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Title: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: Humabdos on March 13, 2003, 05:00:00 AM Sallie got her driver's permit today!
Has anyone tried to teach a Filipina to drive a five speed? :-O Hum Title: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: stefang on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
I would install a wall of old tires around the car just like a tug boat so you bounce off anything you hit. Hum don't forget to wear a helmet and whatever you do don't scream at a driving woman because she will just panic and hit the excelerator instead. Also go to church and ask for forgivness of your sins so if something happens you will be covered. Put your mobile phone on speed dial for 911. Also carry your blood type card around your neck in case. I'm just messing with you don't panic it's just a car ha ha ha. Title: Stefang you crack me up ..........Sally Post by: Jimbo on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM Title: Great Ideas! Post by: Dave H on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by stefang on Mar 14, 2003
Hi Stefang, I've been seriously thinking about wearing a helmet and installing a roll cage. ;o) Tires around the car would be nice. My son has a monster truck so everyone stays clear of him or they get run over! Most of the people in South Florida just glue various saints on their dash board. I don't know which ones work the best? Reminds me of a song: "Plastic Jesus" by Ernie Marrs I don't care if it rains of freezes Through my trials and tribulations I'm afraid He'll have to go. Trouble coming He don't see, Dave H. Title: Re: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: stefang on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by stefang on Mar 14, 2003
I forgot a few things? Rent a defibrillator for a day just in case and have Sallie trained to use it on you. Also do us a favor and strap a camera to the dash so we can all see a homemade movie, you never know when you can win America's funniest videos. Title: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: Febtember on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
I will volunteer to teach Nang Binkz:)Oops my driving permit will expire this months and I never get my driver license yet.I quit driving since last year when I almost have an accident.I am as blind as the bat I never see the stop sign.I should wear my eyeglass but I don't like wearing it.Well, I guess I will wait till baby matthew can drive so he will teach me or else we both take exam together for driving permit. Title: You are Doomed to Copius Amounts of Suffering Post by: SteveG on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
Humabdos, I don't drink at all but, darned if Ray's advice to get drunk first isn't about the best advice I've seen in a while for your situation. With an automatic, it's bad enough but having the extra complication of synchronizing brakes, clutch and gas while learning all the traffic laws and rules....I feel for you and Sally both. Maybe you should run down to WalMart right now and get a big tub of Bondo for the inevitable bumps. haha WE had a automatic car and it almost shot my nerves. LOL Good luck, SteveG Title: Hey Hum - You should start out like Don2222 did... Post by: Jeff S on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
http://www.planet-love.com/wwwboard/search/searchdisplay.php?page=asian&archive=000045&id=17174 Title: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: NoNamePinay on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
Hi Humabdos, NNP Title: Re: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: Jimbo on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by NoNamePinay on Mar 14, 2003
Hi NNP, I tried to drive 5 speed before but I always forgot to change the shift gear and give me headache. I prefer automatic. Sally Title: Re: Re: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: NoNamePinay on March 16, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Jimbo on Mar 15, 2003
Hi Sally, Yep, I preferred automatic too it's more easier than messing w/ stick shift heck I can't even chew the chewing gum and walk at the same time hehehe :) NNP Title: No! Post by: Dave H on March 13, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
Hi Hum, Hire someone!!! I "drove" my son absolutely nuts! He was driving my car and I was yelling all the time. I am an instructor in EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) and defensive driving. My wife says she wants to learn from someone else. ;o))) Smart lady! Dave H. Title: Re: No! Post by: Peter Lee on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to No!, posted by Dave H on Mar 13, 2003
Hey Dave While we are on the subject of driving!! I got my International driving license for free with my AAA card. It is good for a year, I didn't know it and they didn't tell me but if you have a plus on the card [means you paid extra] your passport photo is free. I paid $10 for the photos coz they told me on the 800 number to bring photos. Oh well! Dats over 500 pesos hehe. My question was that if i wanted to drive a motorcycle in the PI will my Internationa license which only shows that i drive a passanger car cover me for the cycle? They have motorcyle clubs that tour the PI and they seem to have a lot of fun and adventure. But i thought I would pick your brain on this one. Title: Good Question! Post by: Dave H on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: No!, posted by Peter Lee on Mar 14, 2003
Hi Peter, I don't know if they have a separate motorcyle driver's license in the Philippines. I know you can buy a driver's license there without taking a test. LOL Dave H. Title: Re: Good Question! Post by: Esiang on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Good Question!, posted by Dave H on Mar 15, 2003
That's true.....he..he... I planned to have a licence there when I visit but still unsure if I am going to drive there he..he.. Title: Re: No! Post by: Esiang on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to No!, posted by Dave H on Mar 13, 2003
A yelling instructor, scary.....he..he.. I am the one whose yelling at my husband while he's teaching me how to drive,crazy me..... Title: Re: Re: No! Post by: Peter Lee on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: No!, posted by Esiang on Mar 14, 2003
I have to say that after riding my bike all around Cebu City driving in the US is easy. Remember don't honk the horn like they do in the PI and don't drive 2" away from the next car. If you stop at red light once in a while your doing good. Screeming works to get the attention off your mistakes good idea LOL. Title: My Excuse... Post by: Dave H on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: No!, posted by Esiang on Mar 14, 2003
Hi Esiang, The main reason I was yelling at my son was to watch out for the crazy freakin' drivers who were breaking most of the traffic laws. This is one of the worst places to drive in the US! When my son was learning, we saw people driving on the wrong side of the road coming toward us, running red lights, U-turns on red lights, stopping dead in the road, you name it! The most common violation is right turns on red lights or at STOP signs without stopping or even slowing down, sometimes crossing numerous lanes of traffic. We saw one lady lose control in front of us, hit another car, shoot across 3 lanes of traffic, jump a curb and roll over onto its side in a ditch...cell phone still glued to her ear, talking. =8o( Here you have to expect the totally unbelievable!!! I call it "Offensive Driving." Dave H. Title: Re: My Excuse... Post by: Esiang on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to My Excuse..., posted by Dave H on Mar 14, 2003
Hi Dave H. when my husband yelled at me, I get so nervous, that's why it's better for me to yelled at him so I feel so cool driving.he..he... I've experience that too crazy guys driving on the wrong side, anyway I'll always expect people like these anytime. Title: Re: My Excuse... Post by: Peter Lee on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to My Excuse..., posted by Dave H on Mar 14, 2003
Hey Dave! Next time take a video camera along, you can sell it along with the high speed chases LOL. I think I've seen the same lady, was her cell a nokia? Title: Could be her... Post by: Dave H on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: My Excuse..., posted by Peter Lee on Mar 14, 2003
Hi Peter, I should mount a video camera on my dash! LOL Probably the same lady. :o))) My Ericsson would never work in a moving car. Say, do you think it would work upside down? ;o))) Dave H. Title: Fortunately... Post by: Dave H on March 14, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to No!, posted by Dave H on Mar 13, 2003
...my son is in auto body and mechanics classes. :o))) He has his own truck now...I could have really used a new paint job...sigh! :o))) Dave H. Title: Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN! Post by: Ray on March 13, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Humabdos on Mar 13, 2003
Speaking from my experience, First choice: If you can afford it, hire a professional driving instructor. Second choice: Have a friend teach her. Last choice: If you MUST teach her yourself, get drunk first! Filipinos are naturals with stick shifts. How many automatics have you seen in the Phils? :-) Ray Title: Automatics Are Not Popular Here! Post by: Dave H on March 15, 2003, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: LET THE FUN BEGIN!, posted by Ray on Mar 13, 2003
Hi Ray, I can't imagine a Cuban lady with a stick shift! Drinking coffee, eating, putting on makeup, talking on a cellphone, making gestures with her hands...all at the same time, while trying to shift! :o))) Dave H. |