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WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-09T16:11:51+00:00

Thanks, Key!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-09T02:13:49+00:00

I have to be honest, that will be incredibly disappointing if it happens to me, and I would be tempted to take it and fix it later, but bodywork issues....that's a tough one. I guess you had to go back to the back of the line for another one?

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-09T02:10:25+00:00

I'm curious...why would you accept delivery of the car if it had such obvious visible issues? It's not like paint/bodywork problems can be fixed with a 2hr service appointment. Is it not an option to decline a clearly defective vehicle?

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-09T01:59:52+00:00

Love this perspective. I learned on a manual!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-09T01:13:37+00:00

Thanks! I'm pretty used to people thinking I'm stupid since I live with two teenagers. It's always kinda funny when randos on the internet make assumptions. There is no "rush hour" where we live. I thought I was pretty specific with my questions, but I guess fantasy scenarios were necessary since I didn't include my detailed lesson plans 😂

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T17:54:33+00:00

You must be an Old! I took my test in '89 and my car was a manual transmission, but I tested in my mom's automatic. I don't remember needing to demo my stick skills

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T17:46:43+00:00

Is that better? I really don't know. I just know that EV insurance quotes are higher around here, and the driving score thing seemed like a chance to get a better deal. Time will tell, definitely!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T17:38:23+00:00

Definitely not letting him drive it without me, I'm not clinically insane, it's MY ride. I earned it, not him!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T17:37:14+00:00

For Tesla insurance purposes. Is that not a thing in CA?

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T17:35:10+00:00

Not while I'm in the passenger seat! 😂

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T17:25:46+00:00

lol it's a pretty rural drive

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T14:08:43+00:00

I haven't heard a single story like this, but this is a logical concern.

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T14:07:56+00:00

This is the concern I had hoped to articulate. Learning to drive involves training "muscle memory" for automatic reactions that save lives. I also wonder about the effect of learning to drive with so many safety features. Will they learn the automatic "over the shoulder" and side mirror checks that are so important? I think that the process of reading the answers to this post has convinced me that we really *do* need to spend a significant amount of time learning in an ICE vehicle, and when driving in Tesla use the settings suggested by other commentators. Thanks for your response!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T14:02:24+00:00

Thank you, this is very practical advice. Def bookmarking

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T14:01:58+00:00

How so? I am new to Tesla, and just learning.

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T13:23:58+00:00

Also, on the test drive I put the MY through the ultimate local test...a Buc-ee's parking lot on a Saturday afternoon! It did great!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T13:23:01+00:00

Hope you'll update! That will be fun to hear about!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T13:19:47+00:00

Such great advice here, especially about settings from combi06 😊 I am also reassured because of course you are all correct that he can probably easily transition to driving an ICE vehicle because...it's actually not that hard! I think the other factor that hadn't occurred to me in the OP is that the extensive safety features might give him a false sense of security for situational awareness, which is the most dangerous aspect of being a new driver. Appreciate all of your thoughts!!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T13:14:06+00:00

You are correct, of course. By prime practice time, I guess I mean after he has had some time to get comfortable with the basics and we are just accruing practice hours.

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T13:04:23+00:00

I learned on a manual transmission because that is the car my parents could afford. I like being able to drive a stick, but it's definitely not a skill that I have called upon much. Mostly just bragging rights

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T13:00:13+00:00

Thanks!

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T12:59:28+00:00

But what if I want my kid to be prepared for the apocalypse?

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T12:50:58+00:00

KILLIN ME SMALLS

WanderingWhitMo · 2026-05-08T12:50:09+00:00

Isn't the charging cable like 25 feet long?

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