Cryptic 2533

[Glanrhos]

16d - Calming downdaughter in theatrical row, for example ( 8 ) s?d???n?
23a - One fool is allowing a novice driver inside BMW, say (8) ?n???a?s
26d - Just operating legally, being extremely selective (4) o?l?
Thanks for some help and an explanation of how and why.

[Lie-in King]

16d Se-d-ating
23a initials - i (1) + nit + 'a L' (in) 'is'
26d On-l (egall) y

[JoolsTwo]

16d Sedating?

[novalis]

sedating( d in seating )
initials 1 nit + a l(earner) in is
only

[Glanrhos]

Thanks Lie-in King and JimJools for your response and explanation it's appreciated.

[mike11111]

26 Only - On (operating) and ly (letters at both ends of extremely

[Lie-in King]

Happy to help :-)

[Glanrhos]

Thanks also to novalis together with the same sentiments.

[mike11111]

23 initials i nit is (al inside)

[mike11111]

26 Should have said ly letters at both ends of legally

[Glanrhos]

Thanks also to Mike11111 for your help.