Do you think this is a form of discrimination...

**wantmorepets** · 08-06-2008, 11:31 PM

If you have your license and have had it for more than 2 years - there would not be a problem.

These restrictions have put in place to save young drivers lives. It is not you but her these rules were put in place for. They have tried to think of exemptions but no one can think of every example.

I doubt very much if you were in the car with her, you'd have any problem. The idea is to keep car loads of kids off the road.

**Jessika** · 08-06-2008, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by wantmorepets

If you have your license and have had it for more than 2 years - there would not be a problem.

Thats what I thought -- so regardless of your relation to her, she should still be able to drive you around, correct? If you've had your license for at least two years.

**Catty1** · 08-06-2008, 11:50 PM

If I recall correctly - Carole doesn't drive. I would think it's doubtful she would have a license.

**Jessika** · 08-06-2008, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Catty1

If I recall correctly - Carole doesn't drive. I would think it's doubtful she would have a license.

I do not know actually since she didn't mention anything about it in the post

**sparks19** · 08-07-2008, 12:23 AM

No actually I don't think it is discrimination.

they have laid out these rules to minimize the amount of people an inexperienced driver has in the car. IF you have immediate access to another licensed driver (IE: your husband even though he works during the day) then you techincally don't NEED her to drive you with her being so inexperienced.

I mean I know you are close the situation and you see that your husband can't always leave work but these rules were put into place for extenuating circumstances like when someone has no one else available AT ALL at ANYTIME to drive them. I mean to "them" your hsuband is responsible for you... not your daughter.

Sorry

I would still try to call them and talk to them about your situation and see if you can be exempt but otherwise I don't think it's discrimination

**pitc9** · 08-07-2008, 11:02 AM

I don't think it would be called discrimination, but it sure the heck isn't fair and needs to be brought to someone's attention!!

**Ginger's Mom** · 08-07-2008, 11:47 AM

Definitely not discrimination. It is set up to give people who have no other means of obtaining services a way of getting there to get them. You do have other means, you would just find it more convenient to have your daughter do it for you. Also, there is also a method for people who do not fall into the predefined guidelines to get waivers to obtain the same benefits once they show the same need. No discrimination at all.

**DJFyrewolf36** · 08-07-2008, 11:49 AM

In Nevada, I know the restrictions don't apply to driving parents around, even if the parent doesn't have a licence. I don't think it applies to parents here in Oregon either. I think its kind of wierd that you can't drive parents around there, as thats the reson most parents make kids get licences lol

I'd try to get a waiver for sure, as your daughter getting a licence would be very helpful to you and your husband especially if an emergancy were to happen and you couldn't get ahold of your husband for some reason.

I guess Im lucky I got my licence before all these restrictions were put in place although my dad didn't even let me take a driving test until I proved to HIM that I was safe. I just wish more parents took the time to teach their kids the right way instead of relying on the system to teach them.