The author had her driving permit for a whole year without learning how to drive well. Since her mother was unable to teach her, the task was given to her father. While driving with her father, the author learned about what type of music he liked and how he and her mother met.

The author finally took the time to listen to her father’s stories about his life when he was young. Doing so made her realize that many things in her life were distracting her from having a close relationship with him.

The author’s usually silent father tried to teach her how to drive. During the driving lessons he surprised her by talking freely. As the author learned more about her father,she realized that she needed to make an effort to develop a better relationship with him.

The author wanted to learn to drive, and her father began to teach her. As the drivinglessons continued, she got used to his personal stories and began to like them. Theauthor’s driving skills eventually improved.

shares her fear of never giving a driver's license

explains why she is such a poor driver

makes fun of her lack of skill

describes the plac where she lives

He came to appreciate the opportunity to share his past with his daughter.

He gave his daughter driving lessons because his wife insisted.

He concentrated better to his daughter when they talked.

He thought that talking to his daughter might help drive better.

Bailing hay

Clearing snow

Exercising cattle

Feeding livestock

Dad is not confident about Brandy's ability to drive

Brandy is unable to see because of the dust

Dad is in a hurry to finish the task

Brandy is keenly aware of her surroundings

Both gain a deeper understanding of their own abilities.

Both gain a deeper understanding of family members.

The author of "Car Talk" becomes a skilled driver, while Brandy learns how to farm.

The author of "Car Talk" gets to know her father, while Brandy gets to help her family.

The author of "Car Talk" wants to master a skill, while Brandy takes on a new responsibility.

The author of "Car Talk" thinks driving is scary, while Brandy thinks driving is fun.

The author of "Car Talk" is easily distracted, while Brandy pays attention when she drives.

The author of "Car Talk" does what she wants to do, while Brandy does what her father tells her to.

we got into the car that first time

Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing

that now-aging permit first found its way into my eager hands

A small plastic card verifying my right to drive

"Car Talk" describes events in the order that they happen.

"Car Talk" shows how a father offers guidance.

"Car Talk" focuses on something a girl experiences.

"Car Talk" describes events that occur a longer period.

The father in “Car Talk” communicates by sharing stories, while the father in “Needed” communicates by giving instructions.

The father in “Car Talk” is eager to spend time with his daughter, while the father in “Needed” is hesitant about having his daughter help him.

The father in “Car Talk” demonstrates the importance of following directions, while the father in “Needed” demonstrates a carefree approach to driving.

The father in “Car Talk” is uncertain of his ability to provide instructions, while the father in “Needed” is confident when giving instructions.