okay well i have so many questions plz answer all u can
today was my first day of drivers training and i found it very hard to control the car,is there a trick to keeping the car to go straight cuz i had the steering wheel straight and it will go to one side so i had to keep moving the steering wheel also to make right turns i kept getting in the curb, and to make left turns in a left turn arrow i would never make it in the right lane? also how do u control the speed i either went to fast or to slow? does this happen to everyone on their first lesson or just me
2006-06-26 10:21:49 · 9 answers · asked by *OMG* 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
First lessons are difficult. It happens to a lot of drivers the first time.
Cars never go straight, they just look like they do. Drivers must keep constantly looking at the road and adjusting the steering wheel to keep the car in the lane.
Avoiding the curb is a matter of practice, practice, practice. Once you have driven the car a while, you get a feel for how close to get to the curb. Until then move slowly by adujsting the steering wheel with small, slow movements to the right toward the curb.
Left turns are made from the left-most lane. Sometimes you make left turns from a road that you only have one lane. But on your left signal in advance and slow to a stop before making sure the on-coming traffic is clear. Then proceed safely through the intersection to the left-most lane that is not for on-coming traffic.
Controlling the speed is a function of practicing as well. As you gain experience, you will control the speed more naturally, as you do when you walk now.
Keep going to your driver training. Be patient with yourself. Don't give up. If you have difficulty with your instructor, request a different instructor. You will need a patient instructor that is good at giving clear directions.
Good Luck!
2006-06-26 10:25:41 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, the trick I use, Rocky, is keep both hands in the center of both sides of the steering wheel. Relax any tensions you feel, too. Being that it's difficult to steer when the steering wheel is hot, I have a cover on my steering wheel, and a silver thing that I put in my front window, when parking. That way, no problem. Do you also find now and then, that you seem to have a lead foot?
Or that the car some times gos faster with out your foot on the gas? Could be a prob with the car. Any, keep both hands on the wheel, firmly. NO, never make a left turn in a right lane. Not only is it illegal, it's dangerous. One of the hardest things to learn is to maintain a speed. You can get a ticket for going too slow, as fast as you can for going too fast. I find I can do it by keeping my foot on the gas but relaxed, and by going the easiest speed to maintain. I find that that 30 is easier than 35. Don't feel in a hurry. It's easy to feel tired, after so much driving time. It happens to everyone. But I was the best student. Remember, get that steering wheel cover, the window screen, relax your foot, check all mirrors at times, don't feel hurried, but keep both hands on the sides of the steering wheel. Not one higher than the other. Don't give up, just because of some difficulties. Giving up would indicate that you don't really want to learn. You and I both know you do want to.
2006-06-26 10:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im just starting too, to keep the car going straight you will have too move the whell a little because no car is perfectly aligned, when u make right turns try to go a little wide and then come in on the right lane it works most of the time but it takes some practice, as for the speed control just relax and try to get a feel of the gas pedal on an long smooth road you should get the hang of it soon just keep trying and before u know it youll be great
2006-06-26 10:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by joelandrew10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many cars naturally pull to one side or the other when the wheel is straight. You need to be always making small adjustments to keep the car on track. As far as speed is concerned, it takes a while to get the hang of how much pressure to put on the gas pedal. You'll get used to it. Just keep practicing with your teacher or a parent until you get used to it.
2006-06-26 10:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by mathsmart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as the control you have to move the steering wheel a lil to keep it straight...as far as the speed thing goes that will take practice.
2006-06-26 10:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty, I had trouble with EVERYTHING you mentioned (and some things you didn't mention) when I was first learning to drive. I was very unsure of myself, and I felt like the car was driving ME! *blush* It took a lot of time, patience and practice for me to improve. For a while there, I wondered when things would EVER get better for me! :( But, in the end, they did. :)
2006-06-26 10:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by scary shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax you'll be fine. My daughter was like you and took all her corners way too wide . Now she can out drive most guys. She drives stick and does it quite well. Don't worry have patience and like I said before the key is to relax.
2006-06-26 10:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by blazerslam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are just nervous. It will get so much easier with time. I tried using both feet when I first started. Give it time and be patient. Always buckle up. Good luck.
2006-06-26 12:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by noseygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could tell you how but it won't make sence. you just gotta practice, practice , practice.
Good luck
2006-06-26 12:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by dido45dido 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋