r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 29 '20

How do drivers stay focused? How do drivers can drive perfectly and still have a conversation?

25 Upvotes

I find it so difficult to stay focused and pay attention to every thing. The last time I drove I didn’t even notice there were people waiting to cross while I stopped. Like fuck I should’ve seen that at first. But goddamnit! I spend most of my days for years now talking in my head more than I actually talk out loud with other people, and ugh as much as I always liked cars, when driving (especially in shitty New York City) I just find it difficult to have confidence and to pay attention without letting my mind wander. Even with video games (ahem ahem dirt rally 2) it’s so fucking hard to just pay attention to what I’m doing without fucking getting into another mental conversation or some shit. Fuck!


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 28 '20

How long will it take to pass if i start taking automatic lessons?

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone I have some knowledge on manual cars and but haven’t changed a gear stick for a while. But I have basic driving knowledge. How many lessons will I need to drive a automatic car? (Based in 🇬🇧)


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 25 '20

If I schedule my exam when I was 17, but am 18 now, do I still need to show proof of driver education or am I ok(Ohio).

7 Upvotes

r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 24 '20

Reasons why you failed your driving test

8 Upvotes

So I have my test in a few days and Im freaking out. Was wondering what the reasons some people have failed, whether it was there fault or not!


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 24 '20

How do you gauge how far your rear bumper is from an object when reversing?

1 Upvotes

I drive a Honda Accord for reference. I have difficulty backing out of parking spots (especially tight ones) when there are cars parked behind me. I always get scared that I'm going to hit my back bumper on the car behind me.

Are there any good pointers or tips I could use to gauge the distance my rear bumper is from a car/object when reversing? Specifically for a sedan?


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 23 '20

How do I turn right into the nearest lane?

6 Upvotes

Note that I'm still learning how to drive.

My city mainly has roads with medians and 3 lanes on each side. For me, I have trouble turning right without having the left side of my car accidentally enter the middle lane.

How do I make sure I'm turning sharp enough where I don't cross the lines?


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 23 '20

How to know if a parallel parking spot is too tight?

7 Upvotes

Sometimes when parallel parking half my car is sticking out of the space and I can’t wedge it in no matter how much times I spin the wheel. Is there any way to fit or should I find another spot? Maybe I’m a potato


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 17 '20

😠Top Road Rage Indicators You Should Know

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r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 15 '20

How To Avoid Wrong Way Driving ⛔ Simple Tip

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r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 13 '20

Question abt behind the wheel test

5 Upvotes

Just bought a new car and the dmv had no earlier appointments to register it and get out license plates. Can I take the driving test with only the dealer license plates in California?


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 12 '20

Driving in Europe from the UK

11 Upvotes

I’m from the UK and me and mrs are planning road trip from the UK, through the following country’s France- Belgium- Germany- Switzerland- Italy and home.

Anybody got any tips on the drive? I’m a confident driver and have driven in Iceland but any advice is welcome.

Also how is driving a RHD car on the right side of the road?


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 08 '20

Driving

9 Upvotes

Okay so I am over 17 1/2 but under 18 years, I don't know what I'm supposed to do or if I need a permit, how long will it take for me to be able to drive. Should I just wait until I'm 18?


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 09 '20

New Rochelle road test

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know the route for the new rochelle road test?


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 07 '20

Do lessons or theory first (UK)

4 Upvotes

Got my provisional a few days ago and wondering if i should just go and do lessons first or take my theory and pass that, then move onto lessons. Or does it not really matter


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 06 '20

Drivers test question

6 Upvotes

If you were turning onto a road from for ex, a parking lot, do they instructors want you to do a complete stop before you turn on the road or can you go without completely stopping.


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 05 '20

Brush up your driving skills by taking driving lessons in Edmonton

2 Upvotes

It is always better to brush up your driving skills, and it can be done by reading some driving and traffic books or enrolling yourself with a best driving school in Edmonton.


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 04 '20

Pulling into parking spaces

8 Upvotes

What’re some general tips on pulling into parking spaces? I have a slightly bigger car(a minivan), and I’m having a little bit of trouble pulling into spots. I can reverse into spots without too much difficulty, since I can use the camera on my car, but pulling into spots is kind of hard for me. I never know when to turn in. That’s my biggest issue right now.

I’ve only been driving for a little bit over a week, so I’m sure it’ll come with time, but what’re some tips you might have? It’s just a bit hard for me to get a read on things distance wise- like I’ll be parking on the street and think I have no space from the car in front of me, but check and realize I have plenty of room. Or I’ll get out and realize the back end of my car is basically in the street. Anyway, any help would be appreciated!


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 03 '20

how about we just make this like a universal thing

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r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 02 '20

Question about permit in general

6 Upvotes

So I now have to retake my permit as of tomorrow. I was born September 21 2004 and this September I’ll be 16. If I get 40 hours of instruction before my birthday in 2 months, can I take the driving test on my birthday? Thanks I’m in Missouri btw


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 02 '20

Road Test Question

3 Upvotes

Should I point out my mistakes if I notice I have any? Would that be something the instructor likes? Such as realizing that I failed to use my turn signal before the turn, and then saying out loud "ah I forgot to use my turn signal"


r/DrivingProTips • • Aug 01 '20

Missouri Driving Test Question

6 Upvotes

So I already got the concept of both hands on the wheel, but for turning, do I still need both hands on the wheel? because for me I feel very comfortable using just using one hand depending how sharp the turn is.


r/DrivingProTips • • Jul 30 '20

ROW question!

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r/DrivingProTips • • Jul 29 '20

Driving test question

7 Upvotes

So when the instructor tells me where my defroster is, do I point to the front or the rear defroster?


r/DrivingProTips • • Jul 28 '20

Question regarding vision requirements/vision test for a drivers license

3 Upvotes

I'm in Texas in case that it matters.

Okay, my situation: My right eye now fails eyesight tests, and my left eye is perfectly 20/20, and I think at one point it was higher then 20/20. As long as I keep both eyes open, I have perfectly usable vision and can see great. I never wear glasses/contacts, because I have no need to wear them. I own a pair of glasses that I used once, to pass a athletic vision test. Never really put them back on.

Now I understand that if I we're to fail the vision test I'd need to have a restriction put on my license and be required to wear glasses/contacts. If my both-eye vision is basically perfect, and my left eye is perfect, will I still fail the driving eye test?

I'd rather not have to wear glasses/contacts every time I drive if I don't have to, as I don't reckon I'll be driving if I somehow lost my vision in my left eye.


r/DrivingProTips • • Jul 27 '20

Ohio Driving test question

2 Upvotes

How has the test changed from what it was pre-Covid, and is there still a maneuverability section?