Drive?

Dave Price had a story on allowing parents to teach their children how to drive, using Iowa Department of Transportation approved instruction, instead of a certified instructor.

Objecting to the bill was Dummycrat Curt Hanson, a one time driver education instructor, citing bad habits drivers cling to such as the "9 & 10 position the steering wheel".

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And the scientific community is united in that fact.

Price explained Hansen meant the 10 & 2 position that has changed to the 8 & 4 position because of airbags.

Some police departments stress the 9 & 3 position, as does The American Automobile Association (AAA).

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration doesn't back any one grip over another.

It almost felt like a turf issue, with the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) stating teens need a certified professional to train them.

If certified instructors are the only way to go, why did a U.S News & World Report article investigating national teen driving safety, Iowa ranks 49th out of 50 states and the District of Columbia.

In Iowa, teens (ages 14-19) have a higher fatality rate in motor vehicle crashes than any other age group.

Motor vehicle crashes are the cause of nearly half of all teen deaths in Iowa.

If parents can improve on those statistics, GREAT!

I believe getting, and maintaining, a driver's license needs to be more difficult for every age group.

I'm old enough to remember when people went for a drive to relax.