Friday, January 17, 2014

Some More Important Practices

Last week we talked about some important maneuvers to practice, and this week we have some more. Take notes.


The driving test is only as difficult or easy as you make it out to be. As long as you remain positive, you will able to feel more confident. Even if you make mistakes during your practice driving sessions, you can still remain positive. All you have to do is understand where you went wrong so that you can make improvements. A good instructor will help you analyze what you need to work more on in order to become a better driver.

One of the first things you need to do if you haven't already, is to know how to use everything on the dashboard. This includes the windshield wipers, lights, mirrors, indicators, and so forth. You can be sure that the test examiner who is in the car with you on test day will watch how you use the controls and instruments. Demonstrate that you know what everything is for.

Although it seems like common sense, you need to know how to actually start and stop the vehicle. When starting, don't just rely on the mirrors. Turn around and check your blind spot as well. You never know when a small child or animal might be behind you. You might not be able to see them if you simply check the mirrors.

Know how and when to stop the vehicle as well. Plan out practice sessions in advance. Go drive around different roads in your area. Practice on routes with Stop signs, YIELD signs, intersections, and so forth. While you're at it, practice stopping the car beside a curb, in a driveway, parking space, etc. Learn how to pull it in to any parking spot safely.

Another thing you'll need to learn is driving in reverse. Your instructor will help you determine when you are ready. You'll need to first get a lot of steering practice in. Whenever you attempt to drive in reverse, do so in an empty area where there are no other vehicles or hazards.

You can practice driving without actually being behind the wheel. The next time you're a passenger in a car, observe the driver's movements. How do they hold the wheel? When approaching STOP signs or an intersection, at which point do they start to slow down? When do they use the signal lights? You should also get into the practice of observing the traffic around you. Learn how to anticipate dangerous situations and what you can do to prevent them from happening.

Once again, try to maintain a positive mindset about becoming a good driver and passing the test. Mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation.

In today's world, you can obtain all of the information you need for passing your driver's test on the internet. There are so many resources and tools to help you, and much of it is well put together. An online driving course will help you learn everything from parallel parking to defensive driving.

I hope this article, like the ones before, helped you.

Nadav

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