Porkette & Darlene, I'm about like you. My E started at age 12/13 & come to think of it, I drove a few months. The accident was in summer & I turned 16 in April. I asked my dad if I could drive (I didn't know to ask Dr. I was a kid) and he said I could.
southie, In the spring & fall I rode my bike 15 miles to the university most every day. One time I know I had a sz after crossing a busy street, at a corner but not by a light becuz it was way down the St. & why should I ride 7 blocks, cross & turn around? Cars don't (And they say biking is safer than driving) I know because I rode up to some car & pointed & asked "is U.T. down that way?"