Have you recently driven? No problem. Even the fastest racers once got pedal confused. They already know what the path is from a beginner to a professional pilot. Learning from the mistakes of others is much safer.
1. Landing while driving
Many beginners who have just passed the drivers permit test neglect the correct fit while driving. But in vain! Before driving, you need to adjust the seat, steering column, and mirrors. The back should not be too slumped back or stand completely upright. Find a comfortable position, but you shouldn’t be too relaxed, as if you are sitting on your home couch. This, by the way, is the sin of drivers with many years of experience. Ideally, the steering axis should point towards your chest area. In this case, the steering wheel rim should not overlap the devices.
In the mirrors, you need to see not yourself, but the traffic situation behind. Moreover, the horizon line reflected in them should pass approximately in the center of the mirror. In addition, the side mirrors should be rotated so that you can see the edge of your own vehicle. This will help you to more easily estimate the real distance to passing vehicles.
2. Safety comes first
Remember that everyone in the car must be wearing a seat belt. Including back row passengers. It’s about security. And not only passengers but also the driver. In the event of a head-on collision, the unfastened passenger in the second row turns into a deadly projectile that rushes at you. If you lack responsibility or the instinct for self-preservation, then the chances of earning a fine may work.
3. Everything is new – not on public roads
Try not to drive onto public roads during bad weather if you have never done so. It snowed, and you learned to drive, passed the exam, and got your license in the warm season? Then try to ride in an enclosed area first. You need to understand how the car behaves in new conditions for you.
4. Regular practice
Only experience can help you to become a good driver. And it comes, as you know, with time. Therefore, it is imperative to drive regularly. Do not take long breaks between rare trips, otherwise, you will forget what you just learned in driving school. Just as a graduate forgets the school curriculum right after the exam – unless, of course, he enters a university or uses the knowledge gained in his first job in life. It is not for nothing that even experienced racers train regularly so as not to lose their invaluable steering skills.
5. Beaten track
A beginner driving usually thinks about his every action. Changing lanes, turns, parking, and other maneuvers require maximum concentration from him. Unfamiliar surroundings can easily be confusing, so try the same familiar routes at first. It is important that the basic skills that you acquired in a driving school become familiar. Bring them to perfection, and then you can think about a route, talk with a passenger or just think about something outside right on the go, without distracting from the control.
6. Monitor pressure
A good grip is a key to safe driving. Therefore, check the tire pressure and tread condition as often as possible. Ideally, this should be done before each trip.
7. There is no limit to perfection
Use every opportunity for self-development. Theoretical knowledge does not end with lessons in a driving school. Visiting specialized forums and reading the relevant literature will help you understand all the nuances of being a driver, learn about the features of the operation of the car you are going to drive. Remember: learning is light. In our case, green light.