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Driving
ok i got my permit in july & so my driving test is in january. i did not drive for like 2 weeks. ive been busy because school starts soon & i had to get ready for that. i really dont like driving. i feel like im behind, because all of my friends are going on the highway & they got their permit around the same time i did. i did roads in my town, but not the highway or main street. my mom said im very good & i know what im doing. i just feel really behind & they make it seem like its a competition when i know it isn't. do you think im behind?? i thought since january isn't really close to know, im fine. i never had any problems yet, not even one. can anyone give me their opinion or experience??
thanks!!
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Nah don't worry about it. You're fine. Just get the most out of any time you practice. I'm taking drivers ed and its actually not helping that much. I'm practicing in the city/suburbs part. I live in the suburbs with wide roads and big cars, which means more room, which means even more speed. It's frightening. In the city its pretty smooth, because speed rarely exceeds fourty. So it is good to get all around experience everywhere on different roads and different places. Hope that helped and good luck =)
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I felt exactly the same as you when I was still learning. I had two different driving instructors and due to some problems with the first, I didn't get a second until around a year later, so in all, it took somewhere around two years for me to get my driver's license!!
The best piece of advice I can give you is to practise as much as possible and in lots of different situations. Start by driving at night time, when there is nobody else (or very few other) people on the road. This give you an opportunity to practise your night driving and normal driving skills without too much worry about others causing you problems.
When you have the hang of night time driving, try daytime on a weekend, when few people are rushing to or from work. This will give you a chance to interact with other car users without experiencing full on rush mode.
Finally, go out during rush hour. Traffic will be insane, people will be cutting each other up, undertaking, tailgating and generally being obnoxious to each other. This is the most challenging time for most drivers so it's best to leave it until you feel confident.
Practise things like parallel parking, reverse parking, reversing round corners and the emergency stop time and time again. When you think you've got it right, do it again to be sure. Also make sure you do all of these in different weather conditions. Hot and dry, cold and rainy and if it snows, practise in that because driving in snow and ice is HARD.
The only other thing I would say is that you shouldn't put too much pressure on yourself, because the majority of people don't learn to REALLY drive until after they passed their test. It's a whole different ball game when it's just you in the car. Also, instead of thinking that you HAVE to do it and you're falling behind, tell yourself that you WILL do it. I did this myself and passed my test first time. There's a great deal that can be put down to positive thinking.
Good luck!
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Driving is different for everyone. You don't sound like you're that far behind, and if you feel as if you are, then practice driving. Whenever your parents need to go anywhere, take them. Don't be in the car with them when you aren't driving. The more you drive, the more comfortable you will feel behind the wheel. I suggest you practice more and drive when there isn't much traffic on the main street until you feel comfortable. When you are completely comfortable driving on the main streets, then practice on the highway, but make sure it isn't during rush hour!! Driving on the interstate is completely different from driving on the main roads, because you have to be able to react quickly (or quicker). For your driving test you should practice stopping at the stop sign and using your blinker when you're supposed to. Always wear your seatbelt. If you don't do all of these you can fail the test. You should keep both hands on the wheel in 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions. Also, practice three point turns. Practice going in reverse. When you go in reverse, before you move, you need to turn around and put your right hand on the back of the seat next to yours, and look behind you, then gradually go in reverse. They can be really picky if you don't drive according to the driver's manual. I also recommend you take a driver's education class. They will teach you all of these things, and some insurance companies will give you a discount if you complete the class.
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Hey!
I have this same problem- only I don't even have my permit, nor have I taken driver's ed
If it makes you feel any better.. I feel the same way- that all my friends are way ahead of me and I'll never be as good as them..
What you need to do is just focus on what you are doing.. and your progress level.. not anyone else's...
If you just worry about yourself- you'll be driving on the highway in no time.. and you'll pass your driver's test with flying colors..
Hope I helped!
--Jack
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