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Originally Posted by Christ
Of course, I also firmly believe that one should be able to at least perform basic maintenance before even being able to get an operator's license. I made my wife learn to change a tire, change oil, and check her brakes/fluids, at the minimum.
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AMEN BRO!!! I have 5 daughters, and before they are allowed to get their learning permit, they will know all that you mentioned. i refuse to allow my daughters to perpetuate the myth that women don't know much about cars. My wife even knows how to change the oil and spark plugs! She also has the sense to jiggle the battery cables when the car doesn't start.
There are too few people who haven't attempted to drive fast on a low traction surface (dirt, ice, snow.) If you can learn to drive on low traction, driving on pavement is a cinch.