Advice/Encouragement for first time drivers?

Question

1. For someone just learning to drive

2. Tips to make the learning process more relaxed or go smoother.

3. What have you learned as an experienced driver that you want to pass on to a newbie that didn't make sense to you when you were just learning to drive.

Answer 1

First...Make sure you are comfortable sitting in the drivers seat. Have a well qualified driver with you. Do not start driving on busy streets , learn on quiet roads. Keep your speed down. Make sure you read the rules of the road books. Learn how to drive on ALL types of roads, wet and dry, slippery, ice etc. If you live in the north, check out going to a skid school. Learn how to control your car, not it controlling you. Keep your mind on driving, if you dont some thing bad will happen and you will not remember what it was.

Answer 2

Once in the car, adjust the seat to fit your body height and style. You should sit at least 25 centimeters from the steering wheel and your hands should be bent at approximately 45 degrees.

Drive at the speed limit, as this will show the inspector you are confident in your abilities, but not so confident you're breaking the law.

Be sure to check your mirrors regularly. Make this a little more exaggerated than normal, just so it is clear that you are doing it.

Get a good night's sleep. You'll feel a lot less anxious with more rest. Eat a good breakfast. It's difficult to concentrate when you're hungry.

Get in the car with the inspector. Relax. Adjust your seat, mirrors, and steering wheel to help ensure the inspector that you know what you are doing. Ask any questions that you have prior to the test. The tester will be glad to answer them.



Stop at all stop signs. Use right blinker when you turn right or pull out of the parked position. Keep your eyes on the road, gazing to the right and left, and look in each mirror once in a while to see that no car is coming behind you.



Parallel park as best as you can. Make sure you turn on your blinkers, as not doing so will likely ensure a failure. Try not to bump the curb, go slowly and carefully, looking to the back and sides as you do so. Remember, it's OK to slightly bump the curb, just not jump it. You will lose some points, but that's better than failing the test altogether!

Watch out for the cones.