Friday, September 20, 2013

Costly Mistakes You Just Can't Make

When taking your driving test, you will make some mistakes. It's unavoidable. As long as you don't make huge mistakes, like the ones in the following article, you will be fine.


Many people take their driving test every single day. Some pass and some fail. Some are prepared and some are not. If you are hoping to take yours soon, you can be one of the people who pass. You need to prepare yourself and avoid making mistakes. You'll have the freedom to go anywhere you want to.

But with this freedom comes responsibility. You have to prove that you are a responsible driver. In order to do that, you need to be cautious and learn the rules.

To help you prepare, here are some mistakes you need to avoid making.

1. Not showing good steering control. You need to keep both hands on the wheel as often as possible. You should always hold the wheel with confidence. When releasing from a turn, turn the wheel with controlled slippage. Also remember to never grip the wheel too harshly. You must control it - not let it control you.

2. Driving too fast OR too slowly. Careful driving doesn't mean slow driving. Going too slow can be just as dangerous as going too fast. Be aware of all of the speed limit signs in the area you'll be tested in. Stick to the posted speed limit as closely as possible.

3. Not following the car in front of you at the right distance. Never follow too closely. However, you don't want to get too far behind that you disrupt the flow of traffic, either. Know the proper distance and try to keep that distance as much as you can. If the car in front of you suddenly brakes or swerves, you'll need enough reaction time to slow down or come to a safe stop.

4. Forgetting to check your mirrors often. Get into the habit of checking the mirrors as you practice driving. During the test, check them more frequently than you normally would. It's important that you check your side mirrors and rearview mirror often so that you know how close other vehicles are to you at all times.

5. Showing confusion or hesitation at four-way stops. Know what to do when you come to an intersection with stop signs. If there are other vehicles at the intersection, know when it's your turn to go. Know who gets the right to go first. If you have the right to go first, don't hesitate to do so.

These are huge mistakes that will cause you to fail. As long as you get enough practice in and understand what all of the signs mean, you should do all right.

There is a lot more for you to learn if you want to pass your driving exam. A good online driver's course will help you every step of the way. You will find checklists on things you need to practice doing, videos on how to do certain maneuvers, information about the rules in your state, and more.

I hope this article helped you,
Nadav

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