Ask Mike: What should you do if you are being tailgated?
About a month ago, my kids and I were on our way home from dinner at a friends house. About 10 minutes into our drive home a car approached my rear very fast and very aggressively. Mind you I was in the right lane, going a couple of miles over the speed limit. I...
My Granddaughter Isn’t Practice Driving Yet
Dear Mike: I am curious about Minnesota’s Driver Education requirements. I live in Wisconsin but have a granddaughter in the Minneapolis area. My granddaughter received her driving permit in December of 2012 and has not driven with the driver education...
What Kind of Car Should We Buy for Our Teen?
Dear Mike: My daughter will be getting her license soon and we’re getting ready to buy a car for her. Do you have any advice for us? – Theresa S, Hazlet, NJ Hi, Theresa! The first thing I’d say is to make sure you’ve given her plenty of...
How Can I Prepare My Younger Kids for Driver’s Ed?
Dear Mike: We’re still a few years away from driver’s ed, but I’m already worrying about it. Is there anything I can do now to prepare? – Becky C, Virginia, MN Hi, Becky! Absolutely! I wish more parents were thinking ahead like you, because...
When Should My Kid Start Learning to Drive?
Dear Mike: I’m wondering when my kid should start learning to drive. Some parents are telling me to start early. Others are saying to wait! What’s your opinion? – Pat A, Woodbury, MN Hi, Pat! Inexperience is the number one reason teenagers die in car...
