Cow Tales Driver Education

Cow Tales Driver Education teaching people to develop safe driving habits that will keep them safe well into old age My preference is for early. Albans. Cost is $1000(2023).

Let me start by saying that there are two schools of thought about when to take driver ed. Most people schedule their teen to take the class close to the end of their one year anniversary of having a permit. That way, the skills they learn in driver ed are fresh when they take the drive test with the DMV. Others prefer to have their teen take professional instruction at the beginning. Your decisio

n should be based on a number of factors, among them are your level of available time and commitment for practice and your teens schedule; including school, sports, work, homework etc. I find that I have greater success in having them develop good skills from the beginning rather than having to change habits they have learned in the months prior to driving with me. I have only 6 hours in the car with them, so I have to make as much impact in that small time as possible. For teens who take driver ed in the beginning of their permit year, I always take them for another drive close to the the end of their permit year to make sure they stay on track. My class is offered in Fairfield, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. Driving, an hour and a half per week, is done after school with pick up and drop off near BFA in St. I use the VDTSEA curriculum, which is approved by the State of Vermont. The class consists of 36 hours of in-class instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel, 6 hours as an observer. They must complete 30 hours of class time and all of the in car instruction to complete the class. I offer the course 5 times per year; two summer classes, Sept/Oct, Nov-Jan and Feb-Apr. I am able to do the DMV exam, and they are well prepared for it when they complete my class. Students are required to have 10 hours of drive time prior to driving in the car with another student. Kids drive in pairs and I don't like to put someone else's child in the car with a completely green driver. That being said, I do offer private lessons for $95/hour, but after school times are only available between sessions.

This comes (with permission) from Morgan Howrigan, a woman whose kids are too young to think about driver education. A w...
05/29/2026

This comes (with permission) from Morgan Howrigan, a woman whose kids are too young to think about driver education. A woman whose life is blessed by the love of the land, the struggle of being a farm family and a family who has experienced unimaginable grief.
Please think of Morgan's family when you're driving behind a slow tractor or a spreader or a chopper. There is a family in that piece of equipment. A family who feeds your family.
You're not really in that much of a hurry, are you?

It's funny how a farmer spends countless hours getting the land ready, from plowing to planting. He spends $1000's of dollars on fuel, equipment, and repair bills. He spends many hours praying for rain or sunshine instead of sleeping. He sweats like no other job will make you. He works like most people wouldn't.
He gets yelled at and cussed out by people who get caught behind the tractor traveling down the road, and he spends many times of the day wondering if it's worth it! The deer, coyotes, hogs, c***s, gophers, grasshoppers are just a few pests to contend with!! He does all of this for what??? Ask yourself, "Why would he do that?"
The answers are all around you. The plate of food sitting in front of you, the clothes on your back, the shoes on your feet, and the last answer is the one that puzzles most people. It's the dust, love for agriculture, and the satisfaction of knowing he has done his part at the end of the day! I'd like to thank all the farmers out there who help make the world go round!
God bless our farmers!
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I Love my farmer!

05/27/2026

Hey all. Someone’s plans changed for summer and there’s a spot in the Georgia class. Starts Monday, June 1 and continues each Monday and Wednesday until the first week of August. Cost is $1K which includes the DMV test when your teen is eligible.
Reach out for details!

05/10/2026

Any of my teens want to stack some wood?

05/09/2026

With summer around the corner and more people out riding, the Milton Police Department is sharing information about “e-bikes” and other motorized bikes commonly being used in our community.

Our mission is to protect, serve, and enhance the safety of all members of our community. Safety is paramount, especially young riders and others sharing the roadway, sidewalks, and public spaces.

Our approach is focused primarily on education and safety. Please reach out with any questions.

Definitions: (look for (45)(A) “Motor-driven cycle” and (46)(A) “Electric bicycle”
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/23/001/00004

05/04/2026
05/02/2026

Summer is coming! Is your teen ready for driver ed? Let me help you get them ready to be safe, independent drivers.

04/23/2026

I was just notified that I have received the Teacher of Excellence Award for 2026 from the American Driver Traffic Safety Education Association. I am humbled and grateful for the support of all of my people.
Thanks for being part of the safe driving community!

Thanks for all of your kind comments! It’s do fun to think of your kids! I love watching them grow up. Thank you for sharing your kids with me 💜

What a great idea!
04/15/2026

What a great idea!

Looking to get involved in your community?

The 2nd Annual Franklin County Volunteering Fair is happening tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th, at the Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!

Meet local organizations, explore volunteer opportunities for all ages, and find a way to give back big or small.

Free and open to everyone, with pizza, refreshments, and prizes. Bring a friend and stop by!

04/15/2026

Very interesting question came up today: Who is responsible for insuring an newly licensed teenager in a divorced family? When you're not sure of the answer, you ask a professional!
Thanks to David Raleigh of Raleigh Insurance in St. Albans.
From the perspective of insurance underwriting, it is essential that the individual who holds full custody of the child and consistently resides within that household is where the insurance policy must be rated. Now in 35 years I have seen some different scenarios too.

A child may be excluded from rating considerations if they operate a vehicle owned by the other parent, who resides outside of the household and has regular access to the vehicle. This scenario can be assessed under the insurance policy of the other parent.

Insurance carriers conduct assessments of the entire household and may request verification if a young driver is not included on an insurance policy. Legally, insurance companies possess the authority to evaluate the driving risks associated with all household members. Typically, this situation can be alleviated if the carrier is provided with proof of insurance. It is important to note that if the young driver is not covered, they will not have insurance protection for vehicles owned by the individual with whom they reside, unless they are listed in both policies.

It is inappropriate for consumers to seek to avoid risk while simultaneously enjoying the benefits of an insurance policy. When a driver is excluded for rating purposes, the corresponding coverage is also withdrawn from the insurer.

There are lots of scenarios for this type of risk. Bottom line is insurance follows the vehicle and not the individual. Once licensed, by law consumers are required to notify the carrier of additional drivers to properly rate the policy.

Bottom line, your teen needs to be on your insurance as soon as they are licensed. In two household families, ask your insurance provider!

04/13/2026

Update: I was reminded that it's often the secondary crash that kills the truck driver. Apparently, Adam had the right answer!

Can one of my trucker friends please explain why the seatbelted truck driver is the dead person in this crash?

A 35-year-old Burke man driving a FedEx truck was killed Thursday night in a crash on Interstate 89 in Hartford that Vermont State Police say was caused by an impaired driver.

The crash occurred at about 8:15 p.m. on April 9 near mile marker 4.3 on I-89 south in Hartford. According to police, a 2006 BMW 750i driven by Gabriel Vestal, 19, of Rochester, New Hampshire, collided with a 2026 Kenworth T680 truck operated by Andrew Pott, 35, of Burke.

Pott, a FedEx driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been wearing a seat belt, police said.

Vestal, who was also wearing a seat belt, was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center with what were described as suspected minor injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates Vestal was at fault in the crash. Troopers reported observing signs of impairment and determined that Vestal had been operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

He was cited and released to appear in Windsor County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on a charge of driving under the influence. Vestal is scheduled to be arraigned on June 2 at 8:30 a.m..

The crash remains under investigation.

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