‘The maternal health nurse tells you all about nappies and nipples and bottles but doesn’t mention that one day you’ll be checking the extra rear-view mirror not just for cars looming behind you but for a future about to overtake you.’

The Big Issue has just published ‘Driving lessons’, a story about driving and family and interdependency. And also about cooking and hammering.

‘Driving lessons’ is in The Big Issue #384, 5-18 July 2011.