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Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor

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I've been a driving instructor for over 10 years, and in that time I've seen it all. I've seen students who were so nervous they could barely hold the steering wheel, and students who were so confident they thought they could drive with their eyes closed. I've seen students who were natural drivers, and students who...well, let's just say they needed a little more practice.

But no matter what their skill level, I've always found that teaching students to drive is a rewarding experience. It's a chance to share my knowledge and help people gain a new skill that will give them freedom and independence. And it's also a chance to have a lot of fun along the way.

A Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor
A Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor
by Dan Myers

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Language : English
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Lending : Enabled
File size : 961 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Print length : 42 pages

In this book, I'm going to share some of my most memorable experiences as a driving instructor. I'll tell you about the student who drove into a ditch on her first lesson, the student who got lost on the way to the DMV, and the student who thought it was a good idea to try to drift around a corner. I'll also share some of the more heartwarming moments, like the time I helped a student overcome her fear of driving, or the time I saw a student grow from a nervous beginner to a confident driver.

Whether you're a new driver, an experienced driver, or just someone who loves a good laugh, I hope you'll enjoy this book. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a blunderful joyride.

Chapter 1: The Student Who Drove Into a Ditch

I remember my first student like it was yesterday. Her name was Sarah, and she was a sweet and nervous girl who had never driven before. I was patient and encouraging, and I thought she was ng great. But then, out of nowhere, she veered off the road and drove into a ditch.

I was shocked, and Sarah was mortified. But I didn't get mad. I just calmly helped her get the car out of the ditch and back on the road. Then, I asked her what had happened.

"I don't know," she said. "I just got distracted by something."

I reassured her that it was okay, and that everyone makes mistakes when they're first learning to drive. I also told her that it was important to stay focused and aware of her surroundings when she was driving.

Sarah took my advice to heart, and she never drove into a ditch again. In fact, she went on to become a very good driver. I'm so proud of her, and I'm grateful that she didn't give up on driving after that first mishap.

Chapter 2: The Student Who Got Lost on the Way to the DMV

Another one of my memorable students was a young man named Michael. Michael was a confident and outgoing guy, and he seemed to be a natural driver. But one day, I asked him to drive to the DMV to take his driving test.

Michael agreed, and he set off in my car. But an hour later, he still hadn't arrived at the DMV. I started to get worried, so I called him on his cell phone.

"Where are you?" I asked.

"I'm lost," he said. "I can't find the DMV."

I sighed. "Okay," I said. "Just pull over and I'll come and find you."

I drove to the spot where Michael had pulled over, and I found him sitting in my car, looking frustrated.

"I'm so sorry," he said. "I got turned around."

I shook my head. "It's okay," I said. "We all get lost sometimes."

I helped Michael find his way to the DMV, and he eventually passed his driving test. I'm glad that he didn't give up, even though he got lost on the way.

Chapter 3: The Student Who Thought It Was a Good Idea to Try to Drift Around a Corner

Not all of my students were as responsible as Sarah and Michael. I once had a student named Jake who thought it would

A Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor
A Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor
by Dan Myers

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Language : English
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Lending : Enabled
File size : 961 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Print length : 42 pages
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A Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor
A Blunderful Joyride: Memoirs of a Driving Instructor
by Dan Myers

4.1 out of 5

Language : English
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Lending : Enabled
File size : 961 KB
Screen Reader : Supported
Print length : 42 pages
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