Arrived in USA- Part 2 Transportation

We really missed Singapore's transportation network! 
Drove around in a rental car for 2 weeks even though we had bought the 10 year old car because of the procedure required in this land. My husband had to get tested for his local driver's license to qualify for insurance then registration of the number plate. Each step presented its own set of challenges! He had so much trouble studying the high way code, feeling the frustrations that even if he can give the correct answer, say 30 feet, he does know how to guage that distance. But he dutifully pressed on and had perfect score and passed his driving test too.  Having seen the trouble he went thru makes me panic! I had not driven for nearly 20 years! Pray for me to overcome my fear.
Then the insurance.
We found a record of the vehicle that it went thru 21 crashes in 9 years! The first company refused to cover this vehicle. Had to source all over again to find a company that is willing! Happily my husband put on the number plate and behold, the battery is flat. We are getting to know the car better day by day and am glad to report that this relationship is working out well with some extra care and loving touches! ( engine oil, brakes, tyres...)

Bicycle.
The drop off / pick up queue takes too long at Daniel's school. We bought 2 bicycles; one for me and one for Daniel on the 1st day of school. Daniel had not riden on a 2 wheel bike before. When he got home from school, daddy taught him and he learnt it in less than 30 minutes! The next morning, we ventured out to school. We had to go slowly and I realised we do not know how to cross the roads. So we had to go a longer route just to avoid crossing any road.
While we are getting familar with biking to and from school, we need to handle the challenge of cycling in the rain. There is no shelter along the way...So looks like I really need to drive.

School bus
The 2 teenagers go to school by school bus.  On the day that my husband was away taking his driving test, Joycelyn missed the school bus coming home! After fetching Daniel (which is later than Middle school timing), I had to cycle to our office to get help. Finally, reached her 2 hours after her dismissal!

We still have some way to go before we iron out our transportation issues. Remember us the next time you are on the road!