I'm a beginner driver and i'm really bad. HELP!?

Question

i have my temps. and i'm starting driving classes by the end of this month. and getting my license august!

i've been practicing but not a lot. i'm really bad at driving. i get scared and i can't turn properly. please give me advice!

f.y.i - i really need my license in august because of school and all.

Answer 1

i'm sure you'll do great by the time you finish your driving lessons

Answer 2

everybody starts out rough, and everybody starts somewhere.....like other people have said, just go to an empty parking lot and practice manuevering the vehicle....in 6 months you will laugh at yourself for posting this, because the car will just feel natural to you

Answer 3

You'll be fine.

It's scarey when you first start but the only way to get better is to keep doing it.

Just go slow and breathe.

Find an empty parking lot and practice, practice, practice.

Also, find a subdivision with minimal traffic to practice, they have lots of turns and a very slow speed limit.

Keep it up and you'll be ready next month when you take your test.  

Good luck!

Answer 4

Don't be scared, i was the same way when i was about to take my driving test. Your instructor will explain everything and make sure you understand what he says, you wouldn't want to have any car trouble. I'm sure you'll do fine

Good Luck!

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Answer 5

You had better practice a lot and get to feel comfortable behind the wheel. Driving is not " rocket science ". If your weakness is turning practice that a lot. If you cannot do the simple things you should not be driving.

Answer 6

Nobodys good at anything the frist time they do it, just practice as much as you can, you'll be fine. Gain some comfadence in yourself, know that you can do it.

Answer 7

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 8

when august comes around and you need your license and you wasted all this time being scared. what then