New driver?

Question

ok I have a question I am just learning how to drive and when ever i get behind the wheel i get really nervous.i have only had my permit 2 days. i live a rural area so there really isn't any traffic for a couple of miles. is it a good idea to learn on the back roads?

Answer 1

I know its easy to say- but don't be nervous- even the guys you see on tv racing cars had to learn at some point!

Back roads are good to learn on because you don't have as many people to make you nervous. However, when i first starting driving, i had trouble on back roads with no lines painted on them- i didn't know where my car was!!! I was afraid I was going to hit someone coming from the other direction!

if you can find rural roads with lines painted on them- that is your best bet. you will be able to see that you are clearly on your side of the road while not having to put up with heavy traffic.

also, empty parking lots are good (do it where your friends won't see you so that when you get really good- they won't know you started out in a parking lot ;) there won't be other drivers to make you nervous plus you can try to keep your tires on the lines in the parking lot- that will help you learn where your car is on the road. my dad took me to an empty lot and made me run over small plastic cups- i learned exactly where my tires were on the road.

good luck and relax!!!

Answer 2

Back roads are great for learning the mechanics of driving. Just take it slow. Drive like an old grandpa. Don't try for the speed. It will come as you get more comfortable with being behind the wheel.
If you have a tractor, or a larger lawnmower, they can help you practice as well.

Good luck, and remember that it is better to be slow and safe, than fast, and out of control.

James

Answer 3

I think that it is good to learn on the back roads to help you get out of being nervous behind the wheel. You will not have all of the traffic to worry about. Give it time and you will be driving all over the place. Good luck

Answer 4

That is a good start to learn basic procedures when in a traffic environment the best thing to know is where you are going. I drive in a busy city environment and the biggest problems come from people that are not familiar with the area. If you end up in a right turn only lane and you want to go straight. Turn right and back track instead of sideswiping people to change lanes. In the city very few people leave room for people to squeeze in.

Answer 5

I taught myself to drive at the age of 13, and yes, the back roads are a good place to learn the mechanics of driving... I also took driver's training at school to make it cheaper for insurance.

Answer 6

Its as good a place as any to start. Just make sure that you get a lot of expirience with traffic, thats probably what is making you the most nervous, take your time get comfortable with it and Good Luck.

Answer 7

I used to get real nervous when I first started driving too. Especially if I had a critical co-pilot. Just try to go out when you and said co-pilot are not in a hurry to get somewhere, relax, and enjoy the thought that soon you will be doing this solo.

Answer 8

Yes. I used to get nervous. It feels weird at first but you'll get used to it. I remember the first time I drove by myself when I was 16, I drove to get a haircut, it didn't feel like I belonged in the car by myself. There are really 3 parts to it- motor skills, information processing, and experience. They should all come naturally to you, and experience comes with time.

Answer 9

i think it is get use to driving first then hit the tough roads. If your realy nervous don't go on the highway work your way towards that. Once you can do that you know you can drive by yourself. Just my thoughts

Answer 10

yes it is get comfortable with your vehicle before u jump in to traffic