Driving help? new driver.?

Question

so im 14....and about to turn 15. i am going to get my permit.......how hard is driving?

im really really nervous!!!

and excited at the same time!?!?

i just dont want to get hurt when im trying to drive.

Answer 1

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 2

I just starting driving less than a month ago. Of course when you first get behind the wheel its nerve racking.  Once you get used to the car (about 10 minutes of driving in a parking lot) everything kind of just come natural. I was probably just as nervous as you when I started, but less than a month later, I drive as much as possible. Its actually pretty fun.

Answer 3

The secrets to learning how to drive are:

1) Study the driver's handbook for the state where you live . Those are the rules you have to know for the driver's test and have to follow while behind the wheel.

2) Have an instructor that you are comfortable with - someone who is patient and who will teach you how to control the vehicle and show you the tasks you need to know to pass the driver's road test.

3) Drive a vehicle that you feel confident in . Get to know its reference points to the curb, the lane and other vehicles . Your instructor should help you here too.

Take your time and prepare.

All the best.

Answer 4

Driving is simple. Just remember that any 4-yr-old can sit in Daddy's lap and steer.

To drive well remember this: u gotta know when to touch the gas, and how hard, when to touch the brake, and how hard, and when not to touch the pedals at all.

Answer 5

igot my permit a couple of weeks ago

its real easy i was never behind the wheel of a car the second day of driving i was driving my dad around everywere

first day my dad took me to a big parking lot to get a feel for the gas and break and things like that (i reccomend a parking lot)

then i drove home its easier then i tought

really esy dont worry its also really fun

(written test also easy, common sense questions)

learn the sighns