GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #20 | Page 21

RV FEATURE BUCK THE TREND Part of the blame falls squarely on the fellas, unprepared to relinquish the reins. Then there’s the ladies, reluctant to step up to the plate for fear of criticism, lack of training or on-road experience. It’s a fair call. My husband, Mike, regularly tells me how to drive, with his eyes fixed on the gauges or the bumpers in front, offering uninvited advice. It’s a tad annoying, particularly considering it’s when he’s supposed to be resting. But his heart is in the right place and I need to keep that in mind as my temperament is sometimes tested. However, he too must learn to trust my judgement and moderate the advice. If you’re looking to buck the trend, driver training is widely available. And supplemented by on-road experience and support from your partner, you too can be a towing pro. Jakem Farm, in the Adelaide Hills, is one such training institution offering a range of training courses, including offroad towing and female- “PART OF THE BLAME FALLS SQUARELY ON THE FELLAS, UNPREPARED TO RELINQUISH THE REINS.” IT'S NOT JUST A MAN'S JOB! gorv.com.au 21