Driving for the first time?

becbark

Don't be in a rush to pass. ask your instructor to be honest with you, he'll know when you're ready.

*****

It is a lot easier said than done, but you have to remain calm, and you will do ok.

Bill S

I taught both of my younger brothers to drive and took them out and let them drive for a few weeks on public roads, in different traffic, different road conditions, i.e. snow, rain, fog, etc. I told them that all they need to do is relax, plan your route, take your time (leave earlier than you need to, ie bad traffic, breaking down etc) practice driving as much as you can, get your parents to take you out and let you drive if you don't have any older brothers or sisters. Both of my brothers liked having me teach them because mom and dad always screamed and yelled at every little thing.

Basically practice driving in all different conditions, different traffic levels, highway, city, freeway driving. Once you get those areas down, then find a dirt road and practice panic stops, recovering from skids, operating the antilock brake system (if your vehicle is equipped).

pestie

Take it in your stride, remain calm. Listen to your instructor and remember Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre and you should be just fine!

I failed first time for not using my mirrors enough, but passed the second time with flying colours. If I can do it anyone can!

Good Luck!

lemans81

Yes stay calm, if you think you messed up don't react. Just keep driving, don't over practice and don't overthink things just be a fluid as you can be.

Dave E

Driving is a skill which is improved with practice and work. I take an Advanced Driving re-test every three years (with RoSPA) and this ensures that I continue to drive well. I also help people pass the Advanced Driving test and always advise them to practice frequently.

Confidence only comes with knowing that you can do it, confidence which is "put on" won't help and will probably hinder.

The best tip that I can give you is that you will inevitably make mistakes, possibly even some serious ones. As soon as you've made the mistake, forget it. You can't undo it, and by worrying about it you will make more mistakes. Focus always on the drive ahead, not what has passed.

Oh, and good luck!

Doug K

Amy,
Just make sure you study up. Yeah I know it's cliche to say that confidence is key, but it really is. If you believe you can do it, and don't get flustered, it will be a cinch. If you can, I would suggest your mom or dad take you to a quiet parking lot somewhere (church parking lots during the week are best) to do a bit of practicing.

Black & Gold

"Take your time" let the car drive on its on speed unless otherwise you're slowing the traffic down unless the instructor takes you to free traffic zone area, do one thing at a time and always be aware on all incoming traffic, before the hands and foot moves the eyes to the mirrors 1st ....16 years experience driving in NYC... Go Steelers!

Good Luck!

rjgopal1

Well, confidence is the key to driving right.
So remember not to do too many things together.

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c.j.davies

Just do your best

leeknight4

Try and get as much practice as you can, if you know someone who has had a licence for 3 years get insured on there car and practice as much as you can, ask questions on the rules of the road so the answers can give you more confidence, if you know why your doing things you'll be able to do things easier.

Jovi Freak

be calm and confident, not so easy when test day comes along. Try here www.2pass.co.uk

The Fat Controller

just keep it simple and try to remember by the time you are taking your test you are ready to pass the test

good luck

Glimmering Winter

just remember procedure...
e.g.

look over left shoulder, left mirror, rear view mirror, right mirror, right shoulder, before letting the handbrake off to pull away...

...remember to keep checking your mirrors and make sure you emphasise this so that the examiner knows that you are checking and you are not just glancing out of the corner of your eye.

if you come to a stop sign, put on handbrake just to emphasise that you have stopped..

it's things like that really that the examiner will notice.. try not to give any reason for the examiner to fail you...

obviously, if the examiner has to use his pedals at any time it is a fail..

stay calm throughout and concetrate on the world around you... I remember I was nervous before hand but once you are driving you just do what you have to do and get on with it..

good luck :)

max20147

the frist thing is relax
the second is relax

tractortribe@btinternet.com

only take your test when you are confident you have the skills and confidecne in your ability, relax and enjoy the experience hopefully you will only do it once

sweetness

A good driving instructor will teach you and shouldn't allow you to go in for your test until you are ready for it ignore the ones just trying to get money out of you and try and relax on the day.

Mick

Just be yourself and see how the first few lessons go

Mal S

amy ull be great but for now i ll stick to using busus lol only kidding mate

gwoods1210

don't crash always a good start

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