“Since every adult in the world may now drive .....”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/26/saudi-arabias-king-issues-order-allowing-women-to-drive

When Joan was a (very) little girl her parents owned a milk factory and she and her brother would ‘borrow’ the milk trucks and drive around town. It was a two person job: Joan on the gears and keeping a look out, brother Warren steering and giving directions! Hilarious and terrifying—but according to Joan, ‘just something we did’!

Driving isn’t usually one of the joys of childhood and, to tell the truth (for me at least), it’s not exactly one of the joys of adulthood either. But I sure wouldn't want to be forbidden from doing it!

Since every adult in the world may now drive, we’ve gathered a collection of books about driving—perhaps you'll find something for your library here. (Three cheers for Saudi women!)

The true story of Louise Smith, a NASCAR driver who became the first woman inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

A dad and child on a road trip. Rhyming fun that’s true to life.

The true story of a New Zealand woman who broke through stereotypes to become an ambulance driver in WW1 and a pilot — so cool!

A very pointed story about gender roles (perhaps a conversation starter if relevant). But it’s a lot of fun and in the end mum gets her mechanic skills on.

A perfect story about a mother driving her daughter home through the rain. Gorgeous to look at and read—and it features a woman driving. That’s not easy to find in a picture book!