I am just a new driver... what is the secret to staying inside your lane?

Question

Also, I feel uncomfortable and sometimes distracted by other cars especially if I am in the middle lane... so how do I do it? any tricks in doing it?

Answer 1

LOL I've been driving for quite a while now..lol...and I get very nervous when a big truck is either beside me or behind me. I dont think there is a *secret* to staying in your lane...everyone weaves every now and then....just keep saying in your head **stay between the mustard and the mayo!!* lol

Answer 2

OLD MAN DIRT's answer is very good and close to mine.  Having taught 3 teen's to drive, I have some additional perspective.  My driving instructor, many years ago, said to look a long distance (1/4 mile or more when possible) down the road and point the car there.  With that done, you can now watch closer traffic and your mirrors.  Scan the distance constantly between your car  and the horizon and you'll steer the course automatically.  On the big city freeways, watch the traffic 4-6 cars ahead and this will help to prevent panic stops on your part.  Remember to always assume everyone else is trying to hit you, and you'll drive defensively!  Hope this helps.

Answer 3

The secret to staying inside your lane is not swapping lanes.

Answer 4

Yes, I agree with Tom .. Look straight and far ahead unless checking for distance, hazards, blind spots, mirrors, and such. People tend to steer the wheel where they are looking. You don't have to be right on the middle just staying between the lane markings is good enough as long as you don't drive erratically.

All the best!

Answer 5

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 6

being able to judge distance

Answer 7

Getting the right focal point.

If you are concentrating on the road too close to your car, you will weave more. So try steering on a point further down the road. If you are focusing on the road right where you are, the odds are you will be always correcting (weaving), also you will have a greater chance of missing a road hazard that is occurring down the road.

I tend to be steering for the 3 second distance, this also helps me maintain safe following distance from the traffic ahead of me.

Answer 8

I think the thing that helps me the most is by using both mirrors and look how close i am to the line and how close i am to the other line/curb and then just anticipating how far something is and how to react to it

Answer 9

Yes, ma'am, that's one that requires constant attention, especially on city streets. Whether on city roads or the open highway, here's the secret. All roads have an extra line on them. It is the line of oil and grease that comes off just about every vehicle and the most prominent area of the stuff is right down the middle of the lane. You can even see it on asphalt. Since you are sitting almost in the middle of your vehicle, just position yourself to just the left of this middle line. Check your side view mirrors and see where the lane lines are. The right side will look a little weird because it is a weird mirror. Practice it a few times. You got it made.

Running with the pack? Be at the same speed and give the guy in front plenty of room. Back off the gas ever so lightly for a few moments, then pick it back up. If this is not to your liking, change lanes or pass.

All the best

Answer 10

Look straight ahead not at the lane markers just down the center of the lane

Answer 11

look up the road more and not so much at the front of your car.... use your front fender as a guide... or the center of the hood.... being new it will come to you .... just watch  and drive... you will get it

Answer 12

There's no "secret," you just have to know how to use a car.

And getting "distracted" isn't especially brilliant, either.  Boy, I sure hope you buckle up and have working airbags.

Answer 13

there is no secret. you just pay attention. are you sure you passed your test<