What if I never get the hang of driving?

Question

Hello. I just started Driver's Ed and went on the road for the first time the other day. I did horribly! I don't think I did anything correctly. I forgot to turn the blinkers on. I didn't maintain a constant speed. Mind you, I am a straight-A student, first chair flute, varsity tennis...I am so blessed in that so many things come easily to me, but now I'm just stressed that this isn't! Maybe it's lack of confidence, but I really don't know how to build it. I've done very well on the written parts! There have got to be dumber people than me out driving! okay I am just working myself up writing this. Any advice would be grand.

Answer 1

okay here's the thing i would do, there are driving instructors, they're trained to make you pass. if you choose the right instructor, they usually know all the routes that the test would do. instructors are also more experienced in teaching you how to drive and especially passing the test :) dont worry about it, when you start driving alone you'll get the hang of everything real fast like dropping someone in the pool and learning how to swim.

Answer 2

I was an instructor for 25 years . You must  Remember Most new drivers make mistakes     dont try to hard  One of my most frustrating students  made  me so nervous  at one point i thought she was dumb. To make long story short she never got her drivers licence  . That was 25 years ago  We have been happily married.She has a masters degree  in education and wrote  a text book for new teachers  Dont give up like Lita did . take your time I taught  hundreds  She gave up driving  but made a good wife

Answer 3

not to worry, 'practice makes perfect', I have only met one person in my life who could not drive, and you are not her...hang in there

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

The fact that youre doing driver's ed is enough to prove that you'll get the hang of driving. It's your first day you cant expect much......... Don't worry about it. Their are DUMBER people then you driving out there.

Answer 6

You just have to keep practicing and you will get it eventually. Don't worry that's how a lot of people feel when they start driving.

Answer 7

so how many things have you done in your life where you were perfect the first time<

Answer 8

You will never get the hang of driving well...if you feel nervous about it all the time.

All you have to do is....just get out and practice.

Practice in a parking lot..or some other open space...until you get the hang of the basics...away from other moving traffic of course.

When you feel confident enough....then...you will feel more confident  to handle being on the road with other traffic.

No one says you "need" to get the hang of it in traffic....just go somewhere  else..like I mentioned before...and get all the basics down.

You'll be driving fine before you know it.

Good luck...and be safe out there.