Does Anybody Have Tips for Driving on the Highway?

Question

I am a high-school student learning to drive(already has temps), well I know how to drive, but I am also going to get my license in a little over a month if things go ok. I just want to have some tips for driving on the interstate. I have driven in the city before, but I need to know what things to remember before going on the highway. I dont want to be too nervous before going on the highway, and chances are that I will be on the highway this weekend with my Aunt. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chances are that I just overlooking things, but I just want to be sure about this.

Answer 1

Driving on the Highway is piece of cake. Driving in the city, thats the hard part, traffic lights, pedestrians, more traffic, you have to be very alert especially during peak hours. Difference in driving on the highway is your speed. Yes, you will be traveling a little faster but on the other side there are no lights, no pedestrians to worry about, this makes things a lot easier less hectic. Just as the other person said, check your blind spot, keep to the right (or left depending where you are from) unless overtaking. Good luck.

Answer 2

PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD

WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT ALL THE tiME

STAY FOCUS

FOLLOW THE SPEED LIMITS

Answer 3

drive the speed limit in the slow lane at first. dont focus on other things. dont try anything dumb

Answer 4

Go the right speed limit and just stay in your lane.

Answer 5

make sure your insurance is paid up and if you are in the wrong lane just make the turn and turn around and get back on. don't do any crazy cuttin' people c**p. you'll get killed by a road rager.

Answer 6

Slower traffic keep right.  If in the left and someone comes up on you move over and let them pass when able.  Staying with traffic is less stressful.

Answer 7

drive the right speed, check your blind spots (turn around shoulder not just mirror), seat belt, watch for deer at night, Stay out of the passing lane unless you have to, dont feel that you have to fly like everyone else, my dad always told me look at the road ahead of you and dont worry about other people that may distract you! Good Luck!

Answer 8

Don't speed, don't tailgate, and try not to be afraid!  Driving on the highway for the first time can be rather scary.  You just have to "go with the flow" of traffic.  Make sure you look in your mirrors and over your shoulder when you merge and change lanes.  Maintain your speed, and look ahead so that you will be prepared if the traffic in front of you stops suddenly.  Good luck!

Answer 9

try not to crash :D

Answer 10

i attempted to get my licence today and had a perfect score until i tapped the baracade comming out from parellel parking. I've driven probally 800  miles on the interstate.

Dont be nervous.. I know what your thinking ...these people are going to run over me. Just come down the entrance ramp and give it a good bit of gas and get up to speed (in sc its 70) check over your shoulder and as you get almost to the road signal left and people should move over for you. If they dont then just stay to the right slow down until its clear then go. In our drivers ed books it says to stay to the right (the slow lane) and if your being blown by set your cruise at the average speed of everyone else and then decell -2 mph

dont slow down until you get ON the exit ramp after signaling and you'll be fine.

hope this helps

Answer 11

Always use your turn signals when changing lanes.

Keep plenty of distance between you and the cars ahead.

Check your rear view mirror for tailgaters - if someone is right on top of you, change lanes and let him/her get ahead.

A quick glance over your shoulder should be done before changing lanes, along with checking your side view mirror.

Do not drive beside a big truck for any length of time - they have blind spots and may not see you - pass them quickly.

Drive defensively.

Good luck - don't be nervous - just be aware.

Answer 12

dont speed too much. but dont go below 50.

dont cross to the other lanes unless you have your right or left blinker thing on.

remember that the people in the front have the right of way, so dont worry about people in the back trying to cross you[if your driving too slow].