Fummins (03-19-2024)
As far as cell phone usage goes, Wisconsin law is stated like this -
"Using a cell phone while driving is against the law in Wisconsin for any driver with a probationary license or instruction permit, except to report an emergency. The law applies to all drivers with a probationary license or instruction permit, not just those under the age of 18."
But I don't think that is your question. You're asking if today's students are different than students from years ago. I didn't start doing btw lessons until 2006 or so. Flip phones were common by then, but smart phones were still on the horizon.
I haven't noticed a drastic change in my new students. They don't all start at the same level, but I sort of get them there eventually. Overall, most students do a good job. Most everyone wants to get their driving license.
For a variety of reasons, my toughest students have been my adult students (who didn't get their driving license when they were younger). My younger students drive with a partner & must do 6 hours of observation time along with their own 6 hours of driving with me. 12 hours of driving together takes care of both of them. Adults don't have to follow any of those rules. So most adult students do solo lessons with me, and they may only pay for a few lessons. If they don't have another adult in their life to practice with, they really struggle. In the end, they need to pass the same driving test. I am like a coach getting them ready for the big game (passing their driving test).
defensivetackle99 (03-19-2024)
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View my fuel log 2023 Mirage G4 SE 1.2 automatic: 43.2 mpg (US) ... 18.4 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 51.8 mpg (Imp)
I think that happens when the smallest of cars are on the road.
In these parts a Mirage/SpaceStar is a normal sized car, nothing unusual at all. No idiots overtaking just to turn off immediately after.
It was an entirely different story with my Fiat 500 1975 model. That four seater car was 2.9m (72 inches) long, 1.3m (52inches) high and 1.3m (52") wide. Weight was 492kg, top speed 105km/h downhill. Engine was a 14 hp 2 cylinder air cooled machine, that jumped/vibrated up and down in its engine mounts by about 6 inches at idle. The Mirage is like a Rolls-Royce in comparison. The similar sized Fiat Cinquecento is still common on European roads today. They are highly reliable too.
Last edited by foama; 03-19-2024 at 04:23 PM.
Grumpy Bear (03-20-2024),inuvik (03-19-2024),Wil B (03-19-2024)
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.
Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
I had a slow 4 seater turd as well. 1983 Suzuki SJ410 with a scabbed together 1L engine. Attachment 26780 I once saw one on the highway loaded into the back of a long box pickup lol
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
inuvik (03-19-2024)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)