Help a learner driver!!?

Question

my driving insrtructor has given me 3 rules to remember when driving. 1 is to always stay on the left. 2 is 2 keep going straight untill told other wise (i think) and i cant remember the last on !!!!!!! please help me what is the 3rd one ?

Answer 1

3) always listen to your driving instructor and retain any information they give you...

Answer 2

always keep your eyes on the road

Answer 3

Stop at junctions?

Always check mirrors?

Answer 4

watch your speed

Answer 5

Always check your mirrors before moving off?  I don't really know it just seems like a sensible idea.

Good luck with the lessons!

Answer 6

I would have thought the third is always to stick to the speed limit?

Good luck xx

Answer 7

It'sgot to be always do as instructed.

Answer 8

I tend to think it'd be mirrors for the other one.

That is, checking between main and side mirrors frequently and before any maneouvre - such as changing lanes, turning or stopping for that matter (unless obviously, its an emergency stop)!

Along those lines, a helpful hint is to look over your shoulder before changing lanes or turning left - side mirrors have blind spots and often you can miss a cyclist when turning or someone coming up along side you!

Few other things to help you out from my own driving experiences...including driving trucks and emergency vehicles (I volunteer with the fire/rescue service)...

- Make eye contact with any driver who could be a problem. If you can't see their eyes, you can't be sure they see you so even if it's your right of way, be wary! They might still go...you'd be amazed how much that happens.

- Don't brake suddenly near heavy vehicles (trucks, buses) - they're heavier so it does take quite a lot longer to stop. Also, the other problem is if you are close in front, it is hard for us to see your tail lights if braking...if you need to stop with a truck behind you, do it slowly if possible...and if pulling over, indicate and slow gently :-)

- When its your right of way at a traffic light/stop sign - still be aware of what's coming the other way - some people do make mistakes!

- If you're feeling intimidated by ANY other vehicle, indicate, pull over and let them past...it's just not worth the stress. :-)

- If an emergency vehicle is coming up quickly behind you, be clear with your intentions. Slow gently and if possible and safe, pull over. :-) But only if safe! If it's not safe to pull over, just keep driving safely and we'll get around you - I promise. It's part of emergency (ambulance, fire, police) driver training - we don't expect you to move if it's not safe! On that same note, if you're pulled up at a red light and one of these comes up behind with lights/sirens on, please, don't feel pressured to move forward. Emergency drivers aren't allowed to force cars around them to break rules - so it's best (although it can be stressful) to sit tight and wait - we'll get around you if we can, if not...we wait too. :-)

- Always be aware! Keep checking what cars are around you - all around, including blind spots (nothing like a nasty shock). If it doesn't feel safe...slow or stop.

- Never let anyone pressure you to cross a level/rail crossing against a train (you wouldn't believe how many train/car accidents happen because someone is stopped and another driver tries to pressure them to go! I know...I go to them and pick up the pieces).

- I'm no expert, but aside from all that, the most valuable pieces of advice I can pass on from my own driver training (car as a learner, then truck, then emergency response) is to remember - all drivers are human. Be aware they make mistakes - and always be on the lookout. :-) Know who's around - and if it doesn't feel safe, slow down or pull over. Nothing's worth rushing that much for!

Good luck!! Email me if I can help more :-)

Answer 9

3. awareness.

Answer 10

Oh hon, there are so many more than 3, but for the time being, how about, don't panic?

Good luck!

Answer 11

Double bonus points for hitting old grannies. Tripple if she had a zimmer frame.

Heh, I fell asleep during my hazard perception and still passed.

I now drive stoned 90% of the time, I've driven on beans and acid, too. Good times.

I'd still never drink + drive, though.

Answer 12

It's probably to do with using your mirrors.

Answer 13

to always see the road between you and the car in front?

Answer 14

Don't be afraid, ask your instructor again.

That's what he's there for, to teach you.

Answer 15

Dont crash?

Answer 16

Don't get killed in a head-on collision with a lorry.

Answer 17

Instead of asking here, which answers are very doubtful at best, why don't you just ask the instructor to repeat the rules again. Write them down and commit them to memory. The instructor won't criticize you but, rather think you're smart for asking.

Edit: So? You've asked a million times? Make it a million and one. Do you think you're the only to "forget" many times? Ask and you shall receive. And write them down immediately, have your pencil and paper ready.