I get my license in approximately 4 days, 1 hour and 11 minutes, any advice?
now that we're talking about teen driving...
- Thread starter hungryleprican
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Don't crash.
Dont end up like I did from a totaled car...
with a new car, and a new girl friend.
oh wait...thats a good thing.
nevermind.
with a new car, and a new girl friend.
oh wait...thats a good thing.
nevermind.
oh, and you will end up with a parallel parking spot thats smaller then your car, but act as if the two cones have a cement barrier between the 2 cones. I made the mistake of backing up just close enough so I wouldnt hit the 2 cones, but went between the 2, apparently you cant do that.
your saying you parked in the spot correctly and you can't do that? that doesn't make sense
Fixed.
The thing for me was they wanted me to parallel park in a spot that my car wouldnt fit in. So when I attempted it I had to get as far back, and forward as I could once in the spot to readjust. And since there to cones in front and back to represent the front and back on a car, you're not supposed to have any part of your car go between them. I couldnt fit though, and so I pulled forward and back enough so I wouldnt hit the cones, but my car was a good foot beyond the cones, just not touching them. As a result, she marked me down.
P.S. I didnt know the speed limit where I was (not where I lived, and I didnt see a sign) so I just went 25 MPH, well turns out the limit was 30mph but she never said anything, so going less is better.
Be a courteous driver, but don't be a pvssy either.
Don't slow down on entrance ramps.
If you see a goddamn idiot installing a light fixture in a boom basket blocking both lanes up ahead, and likely to block the right lane once he gets "out of the way", signal your intentions, check your blind spot, and move into the left lane as soon as you can.
This avoids a huge backup of cars due to a$$holes staying in the right hand lane and expecting the everyone to stop the world because they were too retarded to be looking further ahead.
I mean, the fackin basket is 20' up in the air! It's not like some fairy is trying to park is Smart car up ahead in the right lane! That kind of thing can be impossible to see, so in that case, getting caught in the right lane is understandable. But for Chrissakes! When you see one of these:
up ahead in the right hand lane. Move over.
Just sayin'.
Don't slow down on entrance ramps.
If you see a goddamn idiot installing a light fixture in a boom basket blocking both lanes up ahead, and likely to block the right lane once he gets "out of the way", signal your intentions, check your blind spot, and move into the left lane as soon as you can.
This avoids a huge backup of cars due to a$$holes staying in the right hand lane and expecting the everyone to stop the world because they were too retarded to be looking further ahead.
I mean, the fackin basket is 20' up in the air! It's not like some fairy is trying to park is Smart car up ahead in the right lane! That kind of thing can be impossible to see, so in that case, getting caught in the right lane is understandable. But for Chrissakes! When you see one of these:
up ahead in the right hand lane. Move over.
Just sayin'.
You're not invincible.
Just remember, cops take bribes.
My experience this morning was reminiscent of:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101836
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101836
Watch out for motorcycles and bicycles! I ride one of the two into work year round and there are some people who seem to think having 4 wheels instead of 2 gives them right of way. Until I started commuting on them I never realized how little I had paid attention in my car. I'm now careful to check the bike lane before I make a left hand turn and try not to brake in the middle of a corner with a motorcycle behind me, etc... I'd be happy to continue but I'll get off my rant now.
are you asking about driving in general or the DMV test?
Thats what I was thinking, If about the test, Just dont be stressed. Take your time, and just do it right. As far as driving, most everyone has already said it, Your not invincable, if it seems like its a bad idea, it probably is, and just realize, your a young driver, keep the music down, keep the friends with you to a minimum and just overall pay attention.
Talk about taking the fun out of driving
Make sure to study the written part, i got questions 3 4 and 5 wrong on mine and your only allowed 4 wrong in CT. The driving part is easy, i just got on the highway, got off, drove some back roads, back-in parked, and drove back to the DMV. If your state has graduated licensing, embrace it, it'll probably save you quite a bit on insurance.
I wish they would make getting a car license as tough as getting a motorcycle endorsement.
But then I got a bus license in the Army and that "test" was a joke.
But then I got a bus license in the Army and that "test" was a joke.
I already took the written a few months ago, and I'm going for the driving test on Saturday which i heard is a joke here in washington. I'm just asking about driving in general which seems to be just don't be stupid and pay attention
Remember................ It's the people who can't drink & drive ruin it for the people who can.
-don't talk on the cell phone and drive. The scariest place in city is the vicinity of the high school when school lets out.
-avoid left turns across traffic if it's really busy out. Just go around the block, will ya?
-save socializing for after you get there. Animated conversations and teenagers is a bad mix.
(mom of two teen drivers here)
-avoid left turns across traffic if it's really busy out. Just go around the block, will ya?
-save socializing for after you get there. Animated conversations and teenagers is a bad mix.
(mom of two teen drivers here)
i got my license a few weeks ago..... test was easy but i have already turned a bambi into rudolph in my moms van. I live in the country and I have texted and drove, drove to fast, and done stupid burnouts in vans.... i have also noticed myself getting more and more lazy behind the wheel. also i cant here anything when my musics to loud.
Thats worse than this Gal I saw today Eating a Bowl of ceral while driving a Manual trans vehicle
no left turn for the first two years...
i drive a manual
Do you eat a bowl of cereal while trying?
People who text while they're driving should be put in the clink for at least 30 days for a 1st offense.
I slid over a bridge down a hill into a tree resulting in this.... YESTERDAY!!!!
Yeah really don't drive anyone for a while, i'd have been screwed. Cellphones are really distracting, you'll normally drive 10mph below the limit while using one. Eating is difficult, make sure the cupholders are easily accessible if your drinking a non-alcoholic beverage because otherwise you devote too much time to putting the drink back (i have this problem in my truck). Don't drive near pinkshirtphotos.
Goddam retarded teenagers...I slid over a bridge down a hill into a tree resulting in this.... YESTERDAY!!!!
Honestly, going 15 MPS in 4WD Low through ice won't change anything. There was nothing I could do, trust me, the weather was ****ty enough, and no cell phone service.Goddam retarded teenagers...
15 mps yeah i doubt that
i dont talk on my cell phone but i do text. i just put my drink between my legs when i drive for easy access and vw cupholders suck. eating is easy... driving with your knees is a trick.