please help -main A44 road kington rhyader

taurusgb

Yes he has recovery with his insurance and phone charger. Acht teenagers!!! When
I can turn away my mind from dire thoughts of death or maiming, I am worried sick that an insurance claim from even a minor accident will force him off the road due to increased insurance costs. It was hard enough to scrape together the insurance this year, any huge hikes due to claims will mean no car, so no apprenticeship and job.
Honedtly if new mothers were told about the years AFTER broken nights and teething the human race wouldd die out!

Firefly

Postpone the journey. It isn't so important that they should put themselves at risk. Even an experienced driver can get into problems driving in those conditions.

claire16c

If your son is being stubborn can you talk to your daughter & try to persuade her it's a good idea to stay put? Perhaps she might be more sensible. Plus being a girl she might be more turned off by the idea of being stick in a car for hours, using the hard shoulder as a toilet etc? I know that's what I would be thinking of! It's not worth your son messing up his insurance let alone anything else.

victor2

Firefly wrote: »

Postpone the journey. It isn't so important that they should put themselves at risk. Even an experienced driver can get into problems driving in those conditions.

Says it all really.
No shame in staying put a bit longer. Just point out to them that they'll be warm and much more comfortable than stuck in a cold tin can somewhere.
With his lack of experience, he really doesn't want to risk an accident. Doesn't matter if it's determined not to be his fault, his premiums will still rocket.

meg72

Firefly wrote: »

Postpone the journey. It isn't so important that they should put themselves at risk. Even an experienced driver can get into problems driving in those conditions.

Says it all, why risk it when theres no need. I had my GS overnight last night and have just spoken to his mum who was to pick him up this morning, we decided it was not worth taking a risk and he will stay until tommorow.

marisco_2

taurusgb wrote: »

Honedtly if new mothers were told about the years AFTER broken nights and teething the human race wouldd die out!

_pale_

Mine are only seven and ten. You mean it gets worse :eek:

taurusgb

marisco wrote: »

_pale_

Mine are only seven and ten. You mean it gets worse :eek:

My advice is to enjoy them now! :cool::cool: I have 4, the 2 youngest are the 2 trying to get back from Aberystwyth today. All 4 of mine have been great kids but even great kids are a worry - especially when they are of an age to be away from home. I try very hard not to interfere, to let them have responsible freedom from an age when I considered them to be sensible, but OMG it is hard! :eek:
Oh to have pre-teens again, they really are the best years !

Frith

A44 blocked at kington by a fallen tree.

taurusgb

Frith wrote: »

A44 blocked at kington by a fallen tree.

Thank you, they have just passed by and tree been removed. So far so good with journey, no matter what I said, they would not be persuaded to wait so I am just sitting here waiting with bated breath.

marisco_2

Hope they arrive home safely soon OP so you can relax and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

My dad arranged for me to do an advanced driving course after I had passed the standard driving test. It really helped me to be a safe and confidant driver. Went some way to delaying him going grey too

Might be worth looking into. Be proud of your son. I am sure he is nervous about travelling in rough conditions but what he learns from today will stand him in good stead for the future.