learn how to drive behind the wheel?

Question

I always have trouble making turns. How can I be better making turns?

Answer 1

Left turns............off the gas half a block before you turn,signal 50 ft before the intersection (about two houses), slow down to less than 10 mph, line up your front bumper with the curb of the other street, check for oncoming cars, pedestrians, and just before you turn, shoulder check. When it's safe, begin your turn with your right hand pushing the wheel "left", from the 3 oclock position around to about the 7 oclock position, looking up your intended path of travel. Straighten out your steering while continuing to look well ahead and gently accelerate.
Left turns on two way streets are done FROM right of center TO right of center.
For RIGHT turns, off the gas half a block, make a right lane change 50 ft (two houses) before the corner, brake to less than 10 mph BEFORE you turn, and look up the curb lane, and if it's available enter the curb lane (unless there is a lot of snow, potholes, or parked vehicles within half a block in the curb lane), shoulder checking just before you turn. If there are obstructions in the curb lane preventing you from turning into this lane, then look up the left lane as you make your turn, beginning your turn by pushing the steering wheel with your left hand from the 9 oclock position around to about the 4 or 5 oclock position. More steering is usually required for right turns, so you may then have to bring your right hand around to about the 12 oclock position and pull the wheel again to the right. Continue steering this way looking where you want to go, straighten your steering, and gently accelerate.
Steering is one of the more difficult tasks to master, so have patience and get PRACTICE. It takes about 50 to 60 hours of practice to learn how to drive. Also take a few lessons to learn the proper method. Remember, your hands and feet follow your eyes, so always look where you want the vehicle to go. I hope this helps.....
Good luck............

Answer 2

I agree with the answers of more practice and where you are positioned inside the car. Sit comfortably so you can see everything without having to turn your head sharply.... you will still need to check blind spots though. Timing a turn can be tricky for a new driver... gauging oncoming traffic's distance and roadspeed takes experience and until you feel you're up to speed on the task, there is nothing wrong with waiting for the left turn arrow. Just be certain to signal your intention to turn and in what direction early enough to avoid being rear ended, but not so early that you confuse other motorists. In this case a driving school or more wheel time in a driver's educational course from a local school might be a good idea, or contact your insurance agent for some inexpensive and reputable driving schools. Hope this helps and be safe!! :-)

Answer 3

-Make wider turns
-Bring your seat up higher in your car so you can see the road better
-If you give more gas while making a turn, you will make the turn sharper, so if you want to make a wider turn, ease off on the gas a little bit

Answer 4

Read up in your training manual. There are pictures there and it should be clear to understand.

Answer 5

Practice, practice, practice