im getting my license soon. i want learn from your mistakes so please tell me even if its a simple one.
2006-11-21 13:59:37 · 11 answers · asked by Christina G. 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
make sure you leave enough room between you and the car in front of you- in case you need to stop quickly or maneuver around
2006-11-21 14:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By far, the biggest mistake is following too closely to the vehicle in front of you!
The old rule was to stay back from the vehicle in front of you one car length for every ten miles per hour of speed the traffic was traveling. This was hard to really use since what exactly is a car length? The new rule is called the two second rule. You pick a fixed object, such as a light pole or sign post or overpass and start counting when the back of the car in front of you passes the fixed object. You count one-one thousand, two-two thousand and if the front of your vehicle reaches the fixed object before you get to two-two thousand, you're following too closely. In bad or rainy weather go to three seconds.
The two second rule adjusts automatically for speed whether you're going 30 M.P.H. or 70 M.P.H.
The second biggest mistake is distraction such as playing with the radio controls, trying to make a call on a cell phone, reading a map, etc., or taking your eyes off of the road for any reason. Going too fast for weather or road condtions is another big cause of serious traffic crashes.
These three mistakes represent about 80-85% of all vehicle crashes and not wearing a seat belt properly is the biggest cause of serious or fatal car accidents.
Hope this helps!
2006-11-21 16:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Making sure you are clear when you change lanes is a big one also seconding guessing split second driving decisions can lead to trouble, most important NO STRESS!! relax , you will make the best choices on the road if you can clearly think things through and if you do make a mistake and get honked at don't get embarrassed. When we all got our licenses we don't really drive at first we kinda aim and hope we don't hit any thing. so be patient with yourself and enjoy the freedom.
2006-11-21 14:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm, mostly to many aggressive jerks on the road. Actually, the turning signal seems to be going out of fashion. So, use your turning signals, don't try to make it through a light that is very yellow, be courteous, no tailgating, put your cell phone down, don't go more than 5 miles over the speed limit, don't try to keep up with speeders, and be alert! Good luck!!!!
2006-11-21 14:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by hes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use your blinker
dont pull out in front of someone only to turn
dont pass someone & then slow down
DONT TALK ON THE FRIGGIN PHONE!!!!!!
dont have your radio up too loud that you cant hear an emergency vehicle
dont run red lights or stop signs
pay attention to your speed ,sometimes you dont realize your going 80!
#1 rule the left lane is for passing -if someone passes you in the right lane - you are in the wrong lane- speed up or move over!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-11-21 14:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by CoC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maximum user-friendly mistake, following too heavily. good on crimson isn't the regulation, the flexibility to instruct if no different lanes of site visitors are crossed is. it is likewise possible to turn left on crimson if right into a one way street going to the left. additionally ability in maximum situations the interior lane of a double turn lane can not turn as they are going to many times ought to bypass the astonishing lane of the line being became into. As you point out, unsuitable turns. you ought to consistently substitute into the suited lane, the closest to you. this helps somebody a place to flow if youin case you probably did no longer see them coming. whilst passing, by no ability come back over till you spot the two headlights in an precise adjusted rearview mirror. consistently turn your head to envision the blind spot whilst changing lanes and merging. The mirror would not see a approaches sufficient to the element. sign first. this helps different drivers to artwork with you. by no ability bypass super automobiles and buses on the astonishing, a extensive blind spot. additionally, they could be on the brink of instruct and choose the extra area to sparkling rear tires around shrink or lamp posts. remember, site visitors on the line would not yield to site visitors on the ramp, and may be able to no longer have the flexibility to recover from for you. look, tournament velocity, adjust to drain spot in the back of vehicle next to you. by no ability use ramps as passing lanes.
2016-10-17 08:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep a safe speed and never let your tires drop off the road
2006-11-24 06:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not paying attention, stay off cell phone and dont eat and drive at the same time.
2006-11-21 14:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by brian76db 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not paying attention to what is going on around you
2006-11-23 01:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by southernstranger2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unsafe turnning movements, not using turn signal
2006-11-23 05:32:29 · answer #10 · answered by Coconuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋