He Told Me So by Hannah K., Ogdensburg, WI It’s my turn now. Dad drove it down the driveway, up the lane and into the field, so now it’s my turn. Mom doesn’t think I can do it. Dad says I will. I’m glad somebody has confidence in me. I most certainly don’t. Continue...
Put Me Out of My Misery by Pete M., Shirley, MA Tell me, sir, what is the deal? I have no idea why you are even allowed behind the wheel. Do you realize that you are going ten below? I don’t believe there is any snow ... I don’t see fog, rain or sleet. The roads are dry, clean and neat. Continue...
Taco Bell! by Sam S., Cohasset, MA “Taco Bell! Taco Bell!” we hollered at the top of our lungs as we sped down the road. As we approached a familiar intersection I realized it had one of those stop signs that nobody ever stops at, a “St-optional” sign. Continue...
The Decision by Krystina., Peoria, AZ Teenagers look forward to that moment of freedom, the one when all parents and inhibitions are gone. Most look to a car to release that tension. That’s exactly the moment I was waiting for and last July it came when my parents bought me my first car. Continue...
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