[blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

Hi. I just went through the same thing. I took my daughter to all of the appointments at the DMV and learned the requirements so I could help her study for the written tests. I lined up some friends to help her with the driving, although her dad is sighted, so he did some of it as well. But since he works a lot, I found other friends to practice with her. The hours go faster than you might think.

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Subject: Re: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

Hi!

My information is older, but same should work.  Several years ago I wrote an article for the Monitor, Surviving Teen Driving, and I had the same questions and got great support.

Line up some friends or people you know that would feel comfortable in helping out with the permit driving, accompanying your teen while learning.  Check your states requirements.  Enter them in a GOOD driving school, is worth the money.

Write me off-list and I would be glad to answer any other questions.

Judy

"Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."

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From: BlParent <blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jennifer Bose via BlParent
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:52 PM
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Subject: [blParent] Request for any tips and strategies to support my teen's driver's education journey

Hi, blind parents. My daughter is 16 and taking driver's education classes, hoping to go through all the steps and get her license soon. Her dad and I are both blind; he was able to drive until his early 30s; I only ever drove a bike and a small tractor a few times. I'm wondering what other blind parents have done to support their kids' driver's ed process. I'm studying the written test, and of course I'm paying any related fees, but what else?
Interested in anyone's thoughts. Thanks.

Jen
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