My wife is currently in the process of learning how to drive. She has a permit and will be taking the official driving test in a month or so. She's been doing well so far.

I want her to get a better feel for the car by taking her to some upcoming autox events and letter her take the Fit around some cones a few times.

Fellow Fitfreaks, what are your thoughts on this? Any autox events coming up locally (I'm in Delaware) that you recommend I take her too? I want to give her maximum feedback from instructors the whole time. Thanks for any help.

 

Auto cross would be a great way for her to learn. I think driving schools should include learning how your car feels and how to handle emergency situations. The Fins have a great driving program which includes learning how to do a reverse 180 turn.

Does DE have auto x events? All the ones I have seen have been in philly or NJ a couple hrs away.

 

Autocross is a great way to learn! Delaware should also have Washington DC region to help with autocross. You can look up Tire Rack's Street Survival School. That is probably the most helpful.

 

Sorry for the late reply. I have not seen any events in Delaware as well. It was always in Philly or NJ.

 

Decades ago when I was dating my current wife, she didn't know how to drive so taught her how during the courtship. Little did I know what the future costs would be.
Got her first truck in 1990 and from there it never stopped!!! She now has her dream drive 4-wheeler (2nd time around) but also enjoys driving the GK (yes, she can drive a manual tranny) cause its so much simpler to putter in around town.
Buds, you have been warned!!! LOL!!!
Just worried that future acquisitions for her may delve into your track day funds. Can't let that happen to our FF track-time guru!!!

 

I've since backed off pushing her but thought about it again. Thanks for reminding me to keep my thoughts to myself.

 

Take her to a HPDE and get her an instructor.

Never ever try and teach your SO to:
Shoot
Drive
Ski
Water-ski
Surf.

It usually ends badly..

 

That is very sound advice.

 

I agree. She can try autocross halfway through the learning process, if you wish to.

 

Hi,

I am also in the process of learning how to drive a car. I want to thank you for giving a great idea of getting feedback from instructors.

 

I never did follow through on this. I need to get back to asking if the Misses want to give this a try. I mentioned it way back when posting this and it totally slipped my mind since.