A green student in our flying club many years ago had an endorsement
for presolo taxi so he could get the airplane out of the hanger & taxi
it to the opposite side of the field where the FBO & his flight
instructor were located. The student had a few hours before the
endorsement, & he was a person that definitely had his head screwed on
straight. I don't know if it was a verbal or written endorsement, but
it was a busy controlled field (FCM), a reputable instructor and FBO.
Knowing the situation and the people involved, it didn't bother me as a
co-owner.