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walyank
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Some people take to driving like a fish to water and some don't. Don't worry about it. It will come. Practice, practice, practice, that's all there is to it. And force yourself to take those right turns. Being a bit nervous when you get in your car is healthy. It keeps you on your toes and safe.
As for your gear selection problem, do you have a rpm gage. If yes use that to know when to shift until you get the feel of the engine and its noise. Otherwise, when the car is too sluggish or the engine is revving like mad, you're in the wrong gear.
Good luck. |
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thefinalresult
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Drive with an experienced driver with you for a while. Take things at your pace and don't let anyone push you. It takes three years of driving in all four seasons to really have the "sixth sense" of being a good driver.
You will know when you are ready for more serious driving. Something inside of you will have a respect for the road, the car, driving but you will get a feeling of I'm ready for this now. |
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picklemcnickel
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if your having trouble changiung gears and stalling, you might want to get yourself an automatic transmission car. you wont have to worry about gears that way.
Dont be afraid to conquer your fears, its the only way youll become a good driver [im ******* scared of the highway, but ill take it sometimes]. Just keep driving around and testing yourself, youll get it all down in time. |
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amywood87
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Very normal. You'll get over this with more practice. Try to go on roads with more traffic once you get the hang of it better. This will train your brain how to react with a lot of other cars around. As scary as it seems, the only way to learn is through doing.
Good luck and congrats for passing! |
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roger.williams20@btinternet.com
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It appears you lack confidence and I would suggest that you ask for a very experienced driver to accompany you for a short while in order that you may gain the necessary experience for modern day motoring. I can understand your reservations for most drivers suffer similar problems. I drive a reasonably fast sports car with confidence but I would confess that I dislike parking with my nearside close to a high pavement( care re damage to expensive alloys) and also reversing because of visibility problems. Just gain confidence and enjoy yourself. |
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Walker L
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Stick to your lane on a free way... give indicator well in advance before turning right. And don't worry .. just keep driving. the more you drive, the more you learn. I got my licence at 34. |
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jai prakash verma
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passing the driving test is not that you are perfact in driving but you are only authourized to drive the vehicle on road. Now you have to drive with full concentration. you are new on road is not known to other so you should keep watch on other vehicle not in front of you but also other side ie left right and behind because in driving you should know all about the speed, driction in which other vehicle want to go this will help you to gain-up your spped and confident in driving |
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long w
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hey well done on passing your test first of all its great when you do it ....
when i passed my test i felt the same i think you should get a family member to sit in with you till you feel better to drive on your own stalling and selecting the wrong gear is part of the learning
go with it take your time and be relaxed you will get the hang of it in time well done again and good luck |
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Fordman
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Congratulations on passing.
Now you need to get more practice on driving a manual shift car. Find an empty space somewhere either in the evening or on weekends and take the time and practice what you are weak on. From what I've read, it appears to be right hand turns and most likely down-shifting to a lower gear.
good luck |
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Linda S
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I took a CDL class at the age of 44 and I know what you are going through.I also used to be afraid of right turns and being in the right lane for a curve to the right! Terrified me!!!
Practice in your driveway, to learn the gears when you can change gears without looking or thinking of where they are then practice changing gears while driving.
The reason you are stalling is your clutching, Try letting the clutch out slower not to slow though. Find a large parking lot or somewhere where traffic is minimal for learning to clutch while rolling, you will feel safer. as for right turns you need to be comfortable with the size of your car, you will learn when to start the turn and miss the curb and many people still run over curbs! Don't worry to much although it is not good for the car to run over a curb, while you are in a parking lot practice turning into a parking spot it will help you learn a right turn and get you comfortable with doing so. In a parking lot you can get out and look at where your wheels are in conjunction with a right turn, pretend that the line is a curb and try not to run over the line/curb and good luck it takes time to be a good driver and you already have a good base as you know that there is a lot to learn. I still learn things all the time and am happy for it. Also learn how to judge how fast a car is coming at you before pulling out of an intersection to avoid being broadsided. This is a common error that 20 yr veteren drivers make.
I recieved my drivers license when I was 15 and now am 46 with 0 accidents. I am giveing you this info for your comfort! I drive cars and 18 wheelers, I have had a CDL for 18 wheelers only for 2 yrs. |
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JustMe68_86
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1st Congrad's on the new license! Never too late to get one.
It sounds like your doing great on staying closer to home since you are not yet confident in your driving skills, but its also good that you are venturing out far enough that you are getting practice with various traffic/road conditions.
A couple tips I remember from back in the day when i was learning 20+ yrs ago that your Drivers Ed teacher may or may not have passed along are.... Until your more comfortable, turn corners hand over hand. If your car has a hood ornament (when I learned in early 80s that was the norm, but I havent seen many cars these days that still have them) use the hood ornament to gauge where you are in your lane, as well as making the right hand turns. If your in the USA, while driving straight on a highway, your hood ornament should appear to be lined up with the white outside line (shoulder) this will put you in approximately the center of your lane. You can also use the hood ornament as a guide while turning corners. If your driving a newer model car, that does not have hood ornament, I guess you could still gauge it by where the hood ornament would be if it had one.
Stalling & selecting wrong gears - Im assuming your driving a manual (stick shift)? To keep from stalling at stops, remember to put car in 1st gear and s-l-o-w-l-y ease out on clutch until you feel it grab, then ease your foot on the gas and let the clutch out rest of the way. Do you have access to an automatic? You could practice without the hassle of the clutch. Then when your comfortable driving a automatic, then switch back to the stick shift.
Always look where you want your car to go...Your steering will follow your gaze (sorta speak)
Practice right hand turns in a parking lot when there are not alot of cars around. Pull into parking lot, pull up to some stop signs, and practice turning right hand corners. Or go out on a Sunday morning or in the evenings when there is not alot of traffic, and practice the right hand corners that are giving you problems. This way if you stall, or misjudge the corner, there's no traffic around.
I know this is long - sorry - prob more then you asked for.
Good luck, and remember to wear your seatbelt! |
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Ominious
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It only takes me a couple of days to get used to a new car. Like the perfect weight to use on the acceleration and deceleration, turning radius,etc.
Just always be careful. Don't follow too close to other cars. Make sure you watch the cars next to you because ppl have a habit of not checking their blind spots when changing lanes, make sure you do.
It just takes time to get used to driving. Most important thing I learned is that no matter how safe or good your driving it doesn't mean everyone else is as well so don't expect it. Pretend everyone is a bad driver and stay on your guard. |
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Convince Pete
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Practise and familiarity to your car and the roads that's all u need. I passed my test after 4 tries so by the time i went on the road by myself i was confident. i would advice u get a car that's not too fast as well then work your way up. Also don't be intimidated by the hogs and show offs. good luck |
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Nessie from Loch Ness
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Practise, go to you nearest Industrial Estate or any large open space in the late evening when it very quite. And just practise what your not confident with you'll inprove with time.
I've been driving 27 years traveling appox 800.000 miles.
Go for it Girl !
Nessie |
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fizzywo
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The others have already given you lots of good advice. Keep calm, take someone with you & practice the manouvres you are worried about. You could always have a lesson with your instructor in your car - it will be well worth the money. Good luck. |
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Alanrt1
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Experience is the best teacher. Don't avoid those things that scare you but give yourself extra time and distance to negotiate them.
Good Luck! |
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The French Connection
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let me know when you're leaving the house...........hehe ;)
i didn't do this so i don't know if it is normal or not, i couldn't wait to get in and go everywhere. |
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Lori_blue_cat
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when you go driving go without the radio
until you get use to the road.
drive to the speed limit this means don't speed and don't drive too slow.
If you just got your new car
take the time to get to know it
that is know where the emergency brake is
the gear shift
you may have passed your driving test
but work on things you are still having problems with
It would be best to stay off the congested roads and practice what needs to be worked on
whether its parking
approaching a sign
if you drive on the road go with the flow not
against it. |
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Teah
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Hey, I been a licensed driver for about week now at the age of 31. So I understand your concerns. You are a fresh driver and you don't want to make no mistakes. With practice you will get better. My advice is have get someone that is a good driver and ask them to teach you more on how to drive more comfortable. It is like riding a bike. It is scary at first but with practice you will get better at it. You just have to make and accomplish your goal. You can do it. Do listen to all the other negative reviews, because I feel you. Take care and good luck:)
I ask my aunt to teach me how to get on freeway so I will not have any fears, in order to get rid of your fears you do have to face them, it only will make you stronger. |
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Roger C
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Go for some form of advanced tuition. It will teach you how to drive on Motorways and will certainly resolve your right turn problem. Fear when driving is one of the biggest problems for new drivers, some sort of advanced tuition will give you confidence and make you a more aware assured driver whilst teaching you how to be courteous also. |
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sulz152
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its just nerves, trust me |
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Trevor h
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First, get yourself some "p" plates so people know you are inexperienced - they will afford you more respect when you make a mistake - making you feel more relaxed and confident.
The UK Driving test has one of the highest pass standards around, so if you got through that, then you can get through anything.
Keep practicing - try to go out at quiet times to build up your confidence. |
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2wheels+engine
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please get an automatic for the safety of ureself and the world. |
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madsmaha1
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Driving a standard it challenging anyway...practice is the key..or trade it in for an automatic... |
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you got it
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GET OVER IT AND STAY CALM |
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Duffyisagoodboy
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take a taxi! |
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Margaret
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By the sound of it I think you need to re- sit your test.............. |
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Harj
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I have just passed myself 1 week ago Im scared because of right turns because I don't know when the other driver will give me way I get scared of round abouts but I have kids my son is only 8 months old so I can't make no mistakes I drive on all the roads I know and then just drive abit further then back again jus take your time I do I don't care what other drivers think of me I need to be safe I need to think of my kids so only do what u think is right get p plates at 1st I did not have them and I was scared but the day I put them on I could not believe it I was driving every where I was scared but I did it so jus remember take your time be safe if drivers want to over take u let them u got u p plates on they will understand |
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