I recently started driving. Any tips?

Calvus

Riding the line is a problem from two things. Your height, and the fact that you are new to driving.
It will take a couple more days of driving possibly a week or two to become really familiar with riding in the middle of the lines.
Its really important to be able to see the road infront of your vehicle. If you height is causing a 'line' problem i would recomend getting a pillow to sit on and make sure your seat is propped upright.
It might sound weird, but it works trust me.
Congrats on your new drivers license!

gearnofear

There are kits that can be installed for smaller drivers to assist in reaching the pedals. this will allow you to sit up more in the seat and give you a better view of the road. If your car has power seats raise it up high enough to give you a better view, Again this may require the kit to extend the pedals. another thing to keep in mind is with your size, you do not want to sit too closely to the air bag. if you have a tilt steering wheel you will want to attempt to angle the air bag more to your body then your head. if you do not have any way of raising the seats you may want to consider using a firm pillow to raise you up. Also, as you gain more confidence in your driving, always remember to leave the cell phones off. it's very temping to answer text messages or the phone while driving down the road. if you simply turn it off, there will be no distractions. after all, that's why you pay for voice mail right. and the text messages will come in once you turn the phone back on.

Robert T

practice makes perfect. if you can you should take a teen defensive driving course. it emphasizes on safety and what to do in an emergency driving situation, like learning how to avoid obstacles and learning how to properly steer while stomping on the brakes (this will help you avoid accidents). this class also teaches how to be more aware of the drivers around you. i think that is very important. I personally think every one should take this course.

nsw

you should sit on something since your short! maybe pull up your seat more. you should ay attention because your life and other lives are at stake. if you know you go to the right try going to the left! no but sign up for driving classes i think its like for 6 hrs. i think that would help. pay attention to signs definetly you don't want tickets. pray. stay calm.
i gotta question for you was the permit test easy? lol i still gotta take mine

Fabregas

well drifting to one side of the lane is a little normal. i did it myself, but i think after a while you'll get the hang of it.My mom was really critical of me when i started driving as well. i hink your grandma is just being protective. dont worry, after a month or so you'll get the hang of it The only tip i can really give you is that you should always be concentrating on the road ahead and dont get distracted.As for your speed limit, if ur on the freeway stick to 65mph, if ur on the streets go roughly around 40-45. i myself dont look at the speed signs on a regular basis. i guess that just comes with experience.

Good Luck!

Miss Zoe

OK. You be fine just listen. Do not look at the left lane or the white line. Its like playing video game.Your hands will follow where your eyes go. You should always be scanning with your eyes,side to side and near to far then back to near. Dont let your eyes get stuck on anything cuz you may hit it or you may be so fixated on looking at the scarey logging truck that you miss the little kid on the sidewalk who darts out in front of your car.
Another visual thing; when you change lanes what you do? check mirrors and blind spot. Most people check blink spot only for lane change into right lane, look over right shoulder. When you change lane into left lane do same an check for blind spot over left shoulder.
You be fine.
About the shortness issue.Two ideas. Get a firm foam cushion that will lift your butt up a few inches, that should help with seeing. Then with your butt higher up you may have trouble reaching pedals safely. Solution is pedal extenders.Not a standard automotive part but specialty or adaptive for little people mechanic will do install no problem.

Queen

I'm 5'1, but I have been driving for years. Therefore, I now a thing or two. Um, you should get a pillow and have it behind your back while you drive so you wont have to be so close to the wheel. Try to relax and calm down...its all in your head. Everything will be ok, stay calm and ride girlie! Follow the speed limit and don't always look down at the road. Happy Driving,

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WHEN U DRIVE AS LONG AS U KEEP TO UR SIDE OF THE ROAD HUG THE WHITE LINE NOT TO CLOSE GET A WEDGE SEAT SO U CAN SEE MORE

armygirlfriend108

i dont know i hate driving. maybe you should drive with someone new

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