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show them a licence lol. Besides that their just using this car thing as a reward for 'growing up' its just a bunch of crap, a little parental tatic.

How old are you is the first question I have. There are state laws that limit that sort of thing. If you are below the age limit convincing them at this point is moot. If you are of legal age, you need to show them mature behavior. Actions speak louder than words. Do you follow through on what they ask you do to promptly and without being “nagged”? How is your performance in school? Do you get your school works done and on time? Things like that. Parents know that teenagers already know what is safe and what is risky, but many can be swayed to put reason aside in lieu of peer acceptance and pressure. They need to see you are able to stand on your own two feet and not compromise safety even if your peers urge you otherwise.

You can show your parents you are mature enough to drive by showing maturity and responsibility in other areas, like doing things around the house without being asked, keeping up with your schoolwork and following the "rules". Recklessness like leaving your skateboard where your dad can trip over it doesn't help (I learned that one the hard way). Neither does staying out past curfew or making your mom wear a biohazard suit to collect smelly clothes from your room.

Your actions on other things will be very helpful

Well, if you are of legal age to drive, go take your test for your G1 or whatever. Once you have that, show them it so they know you have the basics. Also, don't be caught drinking, because that could make them think you'll drink and drive, and then they definitely won't let you drive. Also, ask your parents if they can go out driving with you for practice. AND tell them you want to attend driver's school, showing you are serious and will call in a professional if need be.

dont use words but use your actions like pattijo said. my mom always told me that actions speak louder than words.... do better in school, help out around the house, be nicer to your parents, dont do anything stupid, make mature decisions, dont get caught doing anything that you arent supposed to be doing (like drugs and alcohol), and just show them that you are mature enough to drive.

You need to take responsability for the things that are already on your plate. That means atleast B's in school, chores done without asking, doing extras wihout having to be told, following all the rules, and get a job so you can be finacially responsable as well. Another good thing to do would be to start helping your dad with car maitence. And I don't mean just washing and waxing. I'm talking oil changes and all the gross dirty stuff. It worked for me.

Well i don't think you can really convince your parents through talking bs, so go with "actions speak louder than words", and show them you are mature enough to drive. There just watching out for you, because the moment you step into a vehicle there are chances you could kill someone or be killed by a bad decision.

Show responsbility and respect toward you parents.

Here is a plan my family has agreed to: If you are able to show adequate initiative, judgment and responsibility in major life areas. This includes working to your potential in school, general politeness (let’s not get too carried away here!), none or very few behavioral problems at school, and a history of using decent age-appropriate judgment and honesty. Impulsivity, sneakiness and lying negates any discussion of attaining driving privileges. In other words, if your behavior can't be trusted at home, how are you to be trusted behind the wheel of a car? Agree to engage in either a school-based driver’s education class or one obtained privately. If private, you should be expected to contribute - you will value the instructor that much more. Agree with your parents that plenty of practice driving will be necessary within the year between receiving the learner’s permit and earning the actual license, and that an adequate level of driving skill, knowledge and reflexes will be mandatory. Realize too that continued good judgment, grades and decent behavior would be necessary to be granted the privilege of taking the actual driving exam, leading to the “real license”. Understanding that earning a license in no way would mean instant access to a car. Acceptance of your parents driving rules: no friends in the car for the first two months. None, nada, don’t even think about it. Following that time period a friend may be allowed to drive with you but your parents would need to be told who was going to be picked up, where you were going and would expect a phone call when they arrived. Cell phone usage while driving, although legal in many states, should be nixed except to call home or to answer your calls to them. If any fudging occurs (child is supposed to be at friend’s house but was actually cruising the beach) then driving privileges would be curtailed. Any usage of substances (liquor, marijuana, or other drugs) while driving or at any other time means loss of the driver’s license. The car is a huge responsibility and a privilege…it is also a weapon when poor judgment, distraction by friends and loud music, or usage of substances are in the picture or in their lives. Recognize that you will be expected to contribute a reasonable amount of money toward insurance payments. The amount would vary with the school and work load, but part of this responsibility would be on your shoulders. Having free access to your own car is not a given. This will depend upon family finances, your needs and whether you basically deserved ite or not. An additional car in the family is a huge expense that is not to be taken lightly. Too many kids expect, and receive, a vehicle on their 16th birthday as if it is a rite of passage. It’s not…it is to be earned by doing a good job during adolescence. That includes working hard at school, at a part-time job after school or on the weekends, involvement in clubs or sports, and showing a general respect for the family as a unit. Sounds like a heck of a lot eh??? But your life and the lives of others depends on it and if you are mature enough to handle all of this - then you would have permission in my house... GOOD LUCK!

tell them you will get (and do it) a part-time job to help to pay for lessons.

Parents worry about their kids. Thats what they do. And when they are ready they might believe you are ready. They might also be a bit chickend out about driving with you without you having any prior experience :) If that is the case then a driving school can solve this! But teenagers show off in front of their friends and they might be scared that you will do that too! Just give them time, and tell them you can prove to them you are responciable if they just give you the chance.

By getting a license

Don't tell them and notice them, be responsible at other things and they'll find out. Being able to drive a car takes responsibility and trust from your parents.

Ask to drive with them. This will demonstrate that you aren't in it purely for social reasons. My dad used to take my sister to a school parking lot. Even if they won't let you drive alone for a while, it will be great practice for later solo driving.

Mature then =) They will have to see you being mature. Suck up, but have the limits.

Showing them you can be trusted with other things. Listening to them and obeying their commands. Showing them that your responsible with the little things, etc. Showing them respect, and being thankful for the little things, and being appreciative for all they've done for you.

Act mature.

What about for an intelligent, mature, moral, 17 year old like myself? I have straight A's in AP classes, am the top flute player in the district, and have a good part time job. I have an otherwise good relationship with my parents. I choose respectable friends, and have never been in any trouble. Despite this, they wont let me sign up for a road test! I took a 2month driver ed course and did fine. I have never driven recklessly, and am not dangerous or impulsive. WHAT CAN I DO!!!!??????