Something Doesn't Add Up Here (Vent Post)

"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman)
04/04/2016 at 19:53 • Filed to: None

This post contains relatively insignificant content, and is half a venting post, and half an excuse to post the snorkel on the pace car Fiero.

So just now my mom said to me “We’ll pay for driving school, and will pay for all needed attempts to pass your test. However, if you don’t feel you need driving school, we’ll only pay for your first attempt. Also, the course is in early July.” Well, since I’m taking my drive out to Ontario in early July, and I want to have some experience driving on my own before then, I guess I might have to pay an extra $35, and face the wrath of my mom for the next few months. Oh well.

DISCUSSION (21)

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:00

My Mom when I’m 12:

“You can get your License when you’re 17"

My Mom when I’m 16:

“You can get your License when you’re 18"

My Mom when I’m 18:

“You can get your License when you graduate high school”

My Mom when I Graduate High school:

“You can get your License when you’re 21"

My Mom when I’m 20:

“well, your 17 year old brother is in drivers ed, so I’ll use this coupon and enroll you too”

My Mom when I’m in Drivers ed:

“you can take the test when you have a car, but you have to pay for it yourself along with registration, gas, plates, inspection, insurance and maintenance. But I still dont believe youre mechanically inclined so, I will suggest you take it to a mechanic every time you pick up a wrench”

UGGGHHH, aka I feel ya bro

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:03

Why didn’t you just take the test when you were 18? No parental consent required when you reach the age of majority.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:05

Because I needed to be on my moms insurance to be able to even come close to affording car insurance as I am younger than 25 years of age. So I had to bend to her rules

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:07

Kinja'd!!!

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:07

But still, how expensive is insurance for a Ranger? I’d be paying around $200 a month for my C1500.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:09

I pay $125/ mo with 5 points on my license. I wouldve been paying that from day one, with the 5 points, now it would be around 200-225. I cant afford that

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:11

How did you get 5 points?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:11

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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:11

I used to pay 50 per month for everything but comprehensive

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
04/04/2016 at 20:11

That’s a sweet Grand Prix.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:12

One moving violation I deserved, the other was a stupid speed trap and I was going a minuscule amount over in a a 45 that should really be a 55 zone

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:12

Jesus, insurance in the USA is cheap.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:13

Ahh.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:13

When on a parents insurance, yeah.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
04/04/2016 at 20:16

That explains it. I’d be paying around $200 a month comprehensive on my own policy.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:26

Grand means big and Prix means Pricks

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:36

My parents were pretty cool about getting my license but wouldn’t let me drive with anyone in my car until I had been driving for a year. Normally this would be the point where someone says “now that I’m older I see why they did it”. But no, after all these years since then I still think that I was a good enough driver that it really wasn’t necessary. My first accident/bad driving coming back on me was last year and I’ve been driving for a long time before that. Parents man.

The Compromiser > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 20:51

Counterpoint. Insurance is usually cheaper with driver’s ed. Certificate.

Frenchlicker > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 21:34

I pay $108 with 4 points on a shithole Taurus.

RyanFrew > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/04/2016 at 22:26

I’ll be the “old” 25 year old here and say that I like your mom’s logic and you should roll with the plan she likes.

tacogx > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
04/05/2016 at 00:56

I took DE in the winter, and it was definitely worth it, plus it’s free for you. I learned a lot, even though it was at 6:30 in the morning. I’d do it.