Why won't my Mom let me drive?

My mom was the same way. And I found out it was because she just didn’t want to let me go! She thought that if I got my license, I wouldn’t need her anymore. I wouldn’t have to depend on her to take me where I needed to go, and I could leave as I pleased. But I talked to her about it and let her know that she’s my mom, with or without my license. I told her I would let her know where I was going and when I would be coming home, I also told her I wouldn’t just go without telling her first, I would ask just as if she were the one taking me! We talked about everything and her worries. Just whatever you do DON’T threaten her with the whole, “I’ll be 18 really soon then you can’t say anything!” It gets you nowhere, sounds Very immature and believe me it makes anyone sound like they’re 5 years old taking a temper tantrum!

Good Luck :)

She’s probably just worried about you. I mean, it must be quite a worry for a parent to know that their kidd is about to drive a car when you hear so much sht on the news about accidents and stuff Maybe you should try and show her that you’ll be responsible, drive slowly, always wear your seat belt etc.

well just ask your mom when are you allowed to drive, but I think she just scared, did she ever have any bad experiences with a car or has any one she loved died in a car wreck if the answer is yes then she just trying to protect you in her own way but just sit her down and tell her you’ll be responsible

she could just be over protective, some parents are different from one another, it really all depends. :] good luck tho.

well your turning 18 and you will be old enough 2 deside for urself

your mom just is over protective

I got the same fucking problem. I’m really pissed too. You gotta set an ultimatum and take charge; once you are 18, you have the freedom to do whatever (so long as you don’t live under your parents), and if you can find your own house and own car, and everything, it is your right. I am having such a fucking impossible time driving. This fucking media overshows so many accidents; my opinion is if you are going to be worried about every fucking thing that can go wrong, it’s a life not worth living. If I am driving and I get into an accident that hurts me, let me get hurt. I feel its better to live life the way you want to, rather be limited by the MAYBEs.