Graphic Narrative

How to Not Drive at Thirty-Seven

A new comic by Alli Katz

illustration of car driving

How to Not Drive at Thirty-Seven

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car driving with text: Summer 2000. This is the first care I failed to learn to drive. A 1984 Honda Civic.
Girl grimacing while driving. Text reads: I did not enjoy the process. "Use the clutch!" "Stay on the road!" "Drive!"
Car hitting tree. Text reads: I experienced a number of very tiny fender-benders.
The inside of a car. Text reads: But it's hard to do a lot of damage if you don't step on the gas!
A woman at the doctor's office. Text reads: I tired in earnest again in my 30s. Woman says, "Will you fill out this health form? It's for my driver's permit."
A doctor saying "No one has ever asked me to do that."
A woman driving with a man in the passenger seat. Text reads: But I was very pregnant. Husband says, "Turn and check behind you." Woman says, "I literally cannot."
A deer on the road. Text reads: A deer jumped into the road that day. I successfully did not hit her. A driving win!
Woman in a doctor's office with doctor. Text reads: It still scared me, though. The doctor says, "A second baby! Did you ever get your license?" Woman says, "No."
Woman with a child on her shoulders. Text reads: I manage* mostly. *My husband drives.** **It's annoying for both of us.
Woman facetiming. Text reads: And I try to think through it. "What else do we ask people to do that can just KILL people?" "Not to mention the ENVIRONMENT."
Child holding the steering wheel. Text reads: I hope I can drive before my kids do.
Child holding the steering wheel. Text reads: I hope I can drive before my kids do.

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About the Author

Alli Katz is a cartoonist and writer living in Philadelphia. You can follower her on Twitter and Instagram @allikatz and see more comics at lookhowhappyiam.com. She is also pretty good at etch-a-sketching.

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