Luke at the age of 14 after 6 months with a permit was able to take his driver's education course. The class, unlike Jayden and Jacob was all online. I think having it online is a terrible idea and most kids probably aren't getting much out of it. Some of the videos are long and the time allowed to answer questions is long also. It makes for a long time in front of the computer and Luke would do other things while waiting on the program. This modern post -Covid online compromise is hugely affecting education. Luke went to his first Driver's Education drive day. He met in Gowrie and drove with two other girls and the instructor. Luke said the instructor complimented his driving. His second day to drive, he didn't have it on his calendar and missed. He had been out in the field hauling round bales since 7AM. His instructor called him to see where he was. He was willing to drive out to the farm and pick Luke up. When I called the instructor to explain, he was all compliments. He told me Luke was such a kind and polite young man. He told me he had talked with Luke on the phone. He said he was polite and held a conversation with him. He also said he is a wonderful driver and is not at all worried about him. A couple nights later, Luke saw him at a concession stand and told his wife, this is the kid I was telling you about that can carry on a conversation so well. It amazes me and also discourages me that more kids can't talk to adults. Luke put in his drive time and didn't have to go in for his last drive. The instructor was more than ready to pass him.
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