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Gaining knowledge on driving safety

The practise required to drive safely takes years, and logging at least fifty hours is just the beginning. The ability to recognise potential hazards and take appropriate action as well as the capacity to drive safely in various situations are the most crucial driving abilities. As a trainee driver, getting enough of diverse on-road experience will aid in the development of these abilities.

If you drive in a variety of scenarios, you will learn more from your experiences. You ought to experiment with driving in various

Circumstances of light (such as day, night, dawn, and sunset);

Road types (such as highways or dirt roads);

Weather (such as drizzle or cloudy skies); and

Traffic volume (e.g. light/heavy).

Once you're confident in your ability to operate your car, you should consider driving in these situations. Try one new circumstance at a time so that you can get accustomed to each one.

Managing or considering stress

Stressful situations frequently emerge while learning, according to the majority of learners and supervising drivers. It's normal to experience periodic anxiety when learning to drive safely, which is far more complicated than most people believe.

Starting, stopping, and steering are quite simple, but it can be very challenging to learn and use safe driving techniques in challenging circumstances.

Remember the following:

If you're feeling tense or irate, carefully pull over and take a break.

Stop the practise session and let your supervising driver drive if the road conditions deteriorate and they become uncomfortable. Driving lessons shouldn't ever put you in danger of colliding, and novice drivers shouldn't ever push their limits.

Remind yourself often that while there will be some blunders, there will also be a lot of improvement.

During a stressful situation your supervisor should remain calm and talk you through it. When you have finished the driving session it’s a good idea to talk about what to do differently next time.

Choosing a vehicle

Choosing between a manual or automatic licence will be a decision you must make before you begin learning to drive.

If you drive an automatic car to pass your PDA, you could only drive automatic cars from that point on.

Obtaining a manual licence allows you to operate either automatic or manual automobiles.

Driving a manual vehicle

Use a gear that will help you control the automobile as you turn. Avoid using the clutch when turning a corner.

Except when changing gears or preventing the automobile from stalling, maintain your foot off from the clutch.

Use the right equipment. Avoid revving the engine too high or too hard.

Brake with your right foot.

Using an automatic vehicle

Always maintain the foot brake or park brake engaged when stationary.

When using the gear stick while driving, select gears that won't put too much stress on the engine.

Brake with your right foot.