"I think it's time to bring it up, Wayne." Mom said to Dad towards the end of dinner.
Dad nodded and looked towards me and Noah. "Jake is officially 15.5 and can apply for his permit. We think you two should start preparing for the permit test so we can start driving lessons."
"Sure." Noah stayed focus on eating. "I don't think I need much preparation. Just read the pamphlets at the DMV, right? That's what Zeke did."
"We took an online course to learn the rules of the road." Dave said. "That's what you should have to do too."
"Zeke did that as well." Mom added, giving Noah a look. "Teenagers can't just walk in and get their permit. They have to do like twenty-some learning hours, either online or in person. Then a total of six hours with an instructor." She turned to me. "Any opinions, Jake?"
I made a face. "I have to drive with a stranger in the front passenger seat?"
