Im still a beginner so its not natural for me to know. I sometimes go off the lane and drive with 2 tyres in the other lane. How do i know when im not in the middle?
2006-06-26 07:29:12 · 14 answers · asked by bomberman 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Im in Canada. I never realised i spelled tire like that!
2006-06-26 07:39:54 · update #1
Eventually, you just get used to driving so that you're seat is not in the center of the lane, but a little on the right side of the lane (by the way you spelled tyre I assume you are in the UK).
I still often will check my passenger side mirror, just to see that I can see the lane markers on that side of my car. You'll know you're in the lane if you can see the markers.
2006-06-26 07:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The middle of the lane is not always the best place. When in the right lane travel closer to right line (fog line). this gives passing cars more room and if they are over to far you have more space between the two cars. The same holds true in the passing lane only in reverse. Always drive where you achieve ample clearance. Check your side rear view for where you are in lane ( position mirror where you can see where your tire is next to line on right side) then note where fog line is in correspondence of your hood this will tell you your lane alignment. Use hood markers like crease, grove etc.
2006-06-26 08:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by BETTY S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like others have said, I would say to practice. While you are still new you may was to stay in the right lane so that you have the extra room of the shoulder on the right side. It also gives you the opportunity to hug the right a bit if you are nervous about other cars. I know I was when I first starting driving.
2006-06-26 08:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by squeakyLOL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're just a beginner, the safest way to keep between the lines is to eyeball the line seperating the lanes. If you keep your left, front fender a little to the right of that line, you're in the middle. This was how I learned, now after 38 years of driving with no tickets or accidents, it is just all natural.
When it snows, you don't always have to stay in the grooves unless it REALLY DEEP. You'll get more traction if you drive on the soft, untouched snow. Just a thought. Good luck and drive safe.
2006-06-26 07:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canada huh?:
Many cars have a bump in the middle of the hood, or a hood ordimate. If you use that indicator, the white line on the right side of the road should appear to dissapear into the middle of your hood while you are driving. This should keep you centered on the road.
Be sure that you dont focus on the white line because there are a lot of other things you need to keep your eyes on.
2006-06-28 07:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Adam the Engineer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a beginner use the right lane ( for slow(er) traffic) unless on interstate...Get some more practice before attempting that.
Use the lines that are painted on the road as "guide lines" to keep you on track.Keep the (outer) right front end of your vehicle lined up with the white line on the right sholder.
2006-06-26 09:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in the right lane until you get used to driving. You will eventually get used to the middle lane.
2006-06-26 07:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Fabio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Position the mirrors on your doors so that you can see the lines on the road and the cars on the sides of you. You should not have them facing to see down the side of your car and the top, but rather toward the bottom. You can see the top from your rear view mirror. Glance in them every now and then if you're not sure you're in the middle. You should be able to see the lines on the road in your side mirrors. You will get used to what it looks like to be in the middle eventually.
2006-06-29 10:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless your blind not to be funny, the lines are suppose to be on the left and right of your vehicle. majority of roads have reflectors on the lines for two things. night driving you can see the lanes or lines reflect and if your tired and weave into another lane, the reflectors will produce a thumbing sound on the tires to let you know. also the cars behind you will let you know with their horns.
2006-06-26 07:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a hood ornament you can use it like a bomb-sight to line it up with the middle of the lane. Also the car in front, if he's straight in the lane, line your car up with him.
2006-06-26 07:58:07 · answer #10 · answered by furrcat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋