That has to be a handful for sure and I love your rules!!!

Oh Maria Du Arme :o)
Anna ist ja erst 9, gibt aber schon ihre Kommentare bzgl. meines Fahrstils ab. Wie ist das dann erst mit 2, die beide selbst ans Steuer wollen???
Wenn die Damen gerne Fahrpraxis haben wollen, können sie Dich ja am 29.Oktober nach Karlsruhe fahren zum Stoffmarkt (oder wenigstens zu mir ans Walldorfer Kreuz, ich nehme Dich gerne mit und darf schon seit 25Jahren alleine fahren ;-).
Liebe Grüße
Bettina
For all the englishspeakers: My 9years old tries to ell me how to drive. How terrible must it be to have twins who both wanna drive?
Tried again to persuade Maria to come to KA to the dutch fabric market and meet me and tauberschmitt :o)

You must have nerves of steel. I had to teach my son how to drive a manual transmission... 5 years ago... haven't totally recovered as yet. :P

My kids are not twins but were learning to drive at the same time. They would actually offer help to the other so that both learned everything they needed to know. They actually learn twice as fast when they are working together as a team, because then one might know what the other doesn't. Congratulations on yours and their achievements!! That is a fun time. :)

My dear. you most certainly deserve a medal!!! I taught my two sons to drive, i spent most of my time with my foot on an imaginary brake and both hands clutched on the dashboard, and I prayed!!!!!

You deserve to sit with a cup of coffee/tea/Huge glass of wine and relax with the Cuties!!

Well done, YOU ARE A STAR!!!!

You are one brave gal. My nerves were so bad when I even thought of teaching my son and daughter to drive when they got close to the age. Then I found out my dear hubby had been having them drive at about age 11 out in the country where we live. I almost had a heart attack when he then admitted to having them drive in town at that age. If he had been caught he would have lost his right to drive for a long time. But when each one took the driving test the man with them asked how long they had been driving. When they said since 11 he laughed and said he wasn't surprised. LOL Both are good drivers and they are 43 now and 38. Hubby was still alive and taught grandson to drive but I never asked how young he was when that happened. Now grand daughter is old enough and hubby is no longer here. I guess her dad is taking her out a little but she is 17. I just don't have good enough nerves to do it. You should get a medal for working with twins. Since I can't give you one I'll give you a flower and a hug.. :)

I was so brave that I left the driving lessons to my husband. We have 14 acres and both of our kids were used to driving the tractor so driving the car came easy for them. Best of luck with their lessons. A year will go by fast.

Dear Maria,

I don't have experience with twins - but my girls are 18 months apart and were driving at the same time. I taught all my children to drive and then for Amy (our last child) I gave her some Private Driving lessons as well. They are all brilliant drivers now! I keep telling my husband it's because I taught them! LOL!!!! Love Chris

Maria. Hats off to you that you could even do that. I could not get into the car with my learning children whether one or two. I left that job to my husband. I am one of the worst passenger any time,so forget an inexperienced driver. Thank goodness that my twins (now 38) did not learn at the same time.

Maria,
My girls are now 33 and I could not teach them. My husband did, he was so good with them. Never raised his voice at all. You are very brave to "take on the task" of teaching both of them. Lots of luck. Debbie

no but sounds like funlol:):) hugs carolyn

Congratulations to your twins. My eldest grandson is 17 in October. He can then drive with a provisional license and an adult. Here in South Africa one has to be 18 to take a test. My twin grandchildren are coming up to 3 so they have a long way to go yet!!!!

Maria, congratulations. No I don't have twins. But I was lucky both my children had scooters before they could get there driving licenses for cars. So they new all the rules. My mother-in-law took my daughter for lessons, as I was working full days, I did take her on week-ends. I took my son, and he did do lessons with my brother-in-law who gives driving lessons. Best of luck. Hugs Yvonne

Just remembered that I have this wonderful picture of my twin grandchildren - as I said before not quite the age for their test yet. Sarah.

Thank you so much for all your nice comments and the time
you took. It is such a comfort to read your sweet words.
In our case the girls did not really want their daddy to be
their teacher because he IS a teacher (no, not for driving
but maths and phyiscs). So the home "teaching" thing is my
job :-)) In accordance with valid German law the girls did
pass their driving tests but until their 18th birthday they
have a provisional driving license and an adult must accompany them in the car. At the 18th birthday then they can get the "real" license without a further test.
I see it as a chance - so they can get experienced and you are not too worried when they start driving alone.
Traffic in Germany unfortunately has become very rude
within the last years and the roads are crowded - you really have to concentrate. The girls prefer me because
they say I am more "patient" with them and a defensive
driver :-)) Love Maria

My youngest GD turned 15 last Friday, and got her permit to drive yesterday. She too has to have an adult with her. They grow up too fast. I don't have paitence to teach to drive, but had to do some of it with my girls.

I am so glad that is all behind me.. I had 4 kids and yes it is a experience in its self.. they are all grown now and have children of their own.. but I swear I thought my son would use up all his 9 lives.. but now he has teen ages girls that are ready to drive.. more gray hair for him.. remember it is all in the decisions that they make..

We have twin granddaughter's - but they are just going to be 9 next month - we haven't even seen them in person - so I doubt we will be teaching them to drive - but one never knows for sure - does one? I am thrilled for you and glad you have patients and can teach them some good defensive driving, too. *4U

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Very brave I would not even attempt one!