I agree w/ EP….don’t freak out…..
Calm, quiet confidence is what your kid needs. They are highly motivated to suceed. They want to drive the car.
If you are not confident enough to calmly drive on the streets, start in a large parking lot.
Set limits and rules….that you both agree to….failure to follow means revocation of driving privileges for a few days.
Also, when I first starting driving, I was extremely anxious about passing oncoming cars. I insisted tearfully that I was too afraid to do it….my dad insisted that I do it….
So when an oncoming car was coming…I told him I’M GOING TO LET GO OF THE WHEEL. He said, “Nah, ya’ won’t….just keep going….”
Well, I let go of the wheel. Dad grabbed it…so crisis averted.
My point….listen to your kid. If they don’t seem confident in doing something, believe them.
You needn’t worry my fellow jellies….I pass cars just fine now :)