Driver's ed...help please?

Question

hello, today @ 12:00 i have to do the driving part of my driver's education course, today is the first day i have to drive. I'm really nervous. Any tips/advice?

thanks :)

Answer 1

i have done it yesterday it was really easy don't worry just keep your eyes direct to the street .

Answer 2

Think of a song that you really love and play it in your head.  Remember that before long you will be done with the lesson and you can relax.  You can do this!!!

Answer 3

GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

Safe driving tips to help pass your road test:

STEERING Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.

ACCELERATION Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don't race the engine or cause it to stall.

BRAKING Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid "jerky" stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.

CLUTCH/GEAR Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without "grinding" the gears.

SPEED Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.

FOLLOWING DISTANCE Keep an adequate space "cushion" between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the "two second rule" described in the Driver's Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.

STOPPING POSITION If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.

LANE SELECTION AND POSITION Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don't allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.

COMMUNICATION Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.

OBSERVATION Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you - not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.

ANTICIPATE & REACT TO OTHERS Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.

Answer 5

On your first lesson you will be quite nervous due to meeting your Instructor for the first time and feeling overwhelmed by all the information coming at you!

Relax...........everyone goes through this.

Over the course of your lessons, you will become more comfortable with your Instructor, they will become familiar with your habits, be they good ones or some which need improvement, and will encourage you to improve and develop good and safe driving habits, which you will use the rest of your life.......and have fun too!

If you don't feel comfortable with your Instructor after a few lessons, you could have a "personality conflict" and can always ask for another Instructor. Usually female students prefer female Instructors, male students may prefer male Instructors.........

So, relax, listen, enjoy and have fun, even when you are making mistakes...........after all, you learn from making mistakes........that's the human way! Your Instructor expects you to make errors, and will correct you, and you will develop skills and confidence this way.

You go for it!

Answer 6

This answer is coming from a 17 year old so I'm pretty sure I remember! If I'm right...you make it sound like its your first drive today...

Sit back and relax, use your mirrors, and make decisions SLOWLY. You would much rather make a decision with plenty of time and thinking rather than make one impulsively and regret it!

You'll most likely just drive through a neighborhood and learn the basics, maybe drive on a major road.

Answer 7

relax and use your mirrors,look around often,it will show your instructor that you pay attention to your surroundings instead of getting tunnel vision. best of luck!!   ;o)