subject: Tips on How to Drive a Car [print this page] Tips on How to Drive a Car Tips on How to Drive a Car
Since there are different types of cars, it also follows that there are different way to drive them. There are manual and automatic cars so it's best that you will learn how to drive a car based on the type of you have. Though many find it easy to drive an automatic car, it is still good that you learn how to drive manual cars as well. This way, you'll be familiar with both types. You'll never know when you might use the other type later on.
To learn to drive a car, it is only typical to take lessons. This is not something you can learn through self study. If you won't take lessons, you can also ask help from those who already know how to drive. Just remember that you can't practice driving without a student permit or without a pro assisting you on the road. Below are some tips and guides before you learn how to drive a car:
Tip 1 - Make sure the car papers are in place. You need to have a photocopy of the car's registration and OR just in case you encounter problems on the road.
Tip 2 - Secure a student permit. This is very important before you make any attempt to drive a car.
Tip 4 - Check if your car has an insurance policy. If it doesn't have one then you need to get one.
Tip 5 - On your first day learning how to drive, you need to know the hazard button and you need to learn to press it just in case you encounter problems while driving. This way, other problems would know that you are encountering issues and they can stay away from you.
Tip 6 - Don't park illegally. You'll just get your car towed or they may issue you a ticket. Either way, you'll be paying for these.
Tip 7 - Read and memorize all road signs and signals. This is very important.
Tip 8 - Make sure you bring spare change all the time. You may need this for parking fees and toll booths.
Tip 9 - Keep a safe distance. Don't get too close to the car in front of you. The safest would be one car away.
Tip 10 - Enroll at a driving class. This is the best, easiest and the safest way to learn how to drive a car.
Tip 11 - When enrolling at a driving school, ask for a car that is similar to the one you have or the one you prefer to drive.
