Driving Pains....
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Hi guys, i have an issue that i am not able to resolve. Although i got my driving license 8 months ago, i haven't had the chance to drive much as my parents did not trust me that much after i had a near-accident after i passed and drove them around. In addition, my dad uses the car on the weekdays for work and weekends to run errands, visit relatives etc..all of which i'm not interested in.
I'm sure all of you guys who drive know that driving in the real world is very different frmo test, learning conditions as u need to learn how to recognise roads, where to take the turns, overtaking etc. My dad always urges me to drive...alone..but i know that deep inside his heart he knows that i have problems driving after i got my license as i dunno the roads and am not used to the road conditions. I think i will be confident only if i know the roads, yet by driving without knowing the roads well, i might risk accident. Don't tell me about using the street directory, i'm not exactly that good in deciphering maps and memorising them and putting them to real road conditions to work.
Sigh...any of you guys have solutions as to how u gradually learned driving after your getting your driving license. I think i really lack practice in real life for my phobia of driving alone( yes, even now my dad sits besides me as a 'makeshift' driving instructor.) I really wish to learn driving so i can drive my friends around where they are the envy of all the gals.
Any suggestions as to how u got better? I know as a guy i should be technically proficient in driving. But trust, me driving just isn't my 'forte' and i think i need more time to master directions, navigation, quick decision making on the roads. Thanx guys for your time. -
Hi tritonyeah666,Originally posted by tritonyeah666:Hi guys, i have an issue that i am not able to resolve. Although i got my driving license 8 months ago, i haven't had the chance to drive much as my parents did not trust me that much after i had a near-accident after i passed and drove them around. In addition, my dad uses the car on the weekdays for work and weekends to run errands, visit relatives etc..all of which i'm not interested in.
I'm sure all of you guys who drive know that driving in the real world is very different frmo test, learning conditions as u need to learn how to recognise roads, where to take the turns, overtaking etc. My dad always urges me to drive...alone..but i know that deep inside his heart he knows that i have problems driving after i got my license as i dunno the roads and am not used to the road conditions. I think i will be confident only if i know the roads, yet by driving without knowing the roads well, i might risk accident. Don't tell me about using the street directory, i'm not exactly that good in deciphering maps and memorising them and putting them to real road conditions to work.
Sigh...any of you guys have solutions as to how u gradually learned driving after your getting your driving license. I think i really lack practice in real life for my phobia of driving alone( yes, even now my dad sits besides me as a 'makeshift' driving instructor.) I really wish to learn driving so i can drive my friends around where they are the envy of all the gals.
Any suggestions as to how u got better? I know as a guy i should be technically proficient in driving. But trust, me driving just isn't my 'forte' and i think i need more time to master directions, navigation, quick decision making on the roads. Thanx guys for your time.
U are fortunate than me. My family have no car and me dun have the ability to own one, so chances for me to practise driving after i passed tp is very slim. Try to drive around short distance or places u familiar. Practise enough there before u go for further places. Take care bro.
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Whenever your parents go out during the weekends or after work, you go with them... then try to drive the car with guardians from you father. slowly you will be able to get use to driving. take time.
Last time i got a car but my parent say cannot drive to city area or far area. but i just drove there. must have confident... now, i can even drive to malaysia -
Practice makes perfect. If you find it difficult to keep your eyes on the road and navigate at the same time, then drive only when your father or someone familiar with directions is beside you so that you could focus on the road conditions first. If a "vehicle commander" or navigator is not available, it may help if you'd check up the street directory and plan your route first using as many familiar roads as possible.
Drive around Singapore more often and familiarise yourself with the roads, if you tend to slow down when reading road signs try to stick to the left lane in case you get horned by impatient drivers behind you. With time, you should become more confident such that you could just glance at the abundant road signs and be able to quickly plan your route while keeping alert on the road conditions.
Even experienced drivers may still face problems navigating, so keep the street directory handy. Drive safely, and don't lose your head trying to impress the girl sitting beside you.
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rent a car and find a friend to show you the roads around singapore.
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U lack confidence so better get your dad or someone to sit next to u to guide u first.
Drive around familiar/ near-by places first. Don't speed.
Remember if u are involve in accident, your licence may be suspended.
Accompany your dad when he drives. Keep your eyes open & watch the routes he takes. Be alert to places with cameras. U learn from observing.
Another good tip is to read street directory, watch out for outstanding landmark/ bldg. & carparks. It is better to do your homework first if u are going to some place unfamiliar. -
when driving ur dad's car, better to have him beside you first... so that he can guide u and also u r more confident.
more imptly if u accident he will know why it happened and u don't have to explain to him.
as a start, i recommend u drive during the off peak hours and quiet roads... like at night or something and drive some familar routes , like home to market and back and so on... those u know inside out. only when u r faimilar that start to venture out..... -
I passed my driving 2 weeks ago nia.
Till now drove 3 times liao...
all at night....
1st time....damm scared. get my father to be my 'instructor', just drove around the neighbourhood areas.
2nd time...decided to try expressway....again damm scared. get my father to be 'instructor' again.
3rd time...extremely scared. cos I forced myself to drive without my father as 'instructor' liao. Though I am scared initally, but once on the road, everything will just come naturally..hit the expressway, do small roads etc etc..no problem.
My advice:
1. Drive off peak hrs first to gain confidence.
2. Always be very patience, and keep a safe following distance.
3. Be more confident and drive on your own.
Last but not least....
4. Heck care and Boh Chap all horns. Panic and respond to impatient horns
will make matter worse. -
My friend ask me to help me drive his cousin car back home after i passed tp for only 1 mth. I follow him back home and get holland on the expressway road. I have to find a way out myself. I stopped at one of the bus stop and call my friend. He don't any idea where i am and i don't noe how to explain to him. And worse still, I dun noe how to get out of the place using the street directory. Lucky for me I still recongise the place.
When i start to go, I found my engine stall ever time release clutch and step accelerator. And this continue on the road until i reacha traffic light. Luck that time was at nite and no much traffic.
I was then stuck before the traffic light , having no clue what happen. tot the car die on me. Then later i found out i haven release hand brake rite after i start from the bus stop..."omg shit man". After this incident i always look out for my hand brake every time i start the car.
Moral of the story, sometime shit happens, but don't panic. Everybody got first time. But remember dun speed, anyhow cut lane and u should be fine. But should practise at those less traffic and best if there is a exp V-com beside u.
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Patience and one step at a time dude... We don't even know how's your driving like, how are we suppose to know if your parents' decision ain't really for your own good?Originally posted by tritonyeah666:Hi guys, i have an issue that i am not able to resolve. Although i got my driving license 8 months ago, i haven't had the chance to drive much as my parents did not trust me that much after i had a near-accident after i passed and drove them around. In addition, my dad uses the car on the weekdays for work and weekends to run errands, visit relatives etc..all of which i'm not interested in.
I'm sure all of you guys who drive know that driving in the real world is very different frmo test, learning conditions as u need to learn how to recognise roads, where to take the turns, overtaking etc. My dad always urges me to drive...alone..but i know that deep inside his heart he knows that i have problems driving after i got my license as i dunno the roads and am not used to the road conditions. I think i will be confident only if i know the roads, yet by driving without knowing the roads well, i might risk accident. Don't tell me about using the street directory, i'm not exactly that good in deciphering maps and memorising them and putting them to real road conditions to work.
Sigh...any of you guys have solutions as to how u gradually learned driving after your getting your driving license. I think i really lack practice in real life for my phobia of driving alone( yes, even now my dad sits besides me as a 'makeshift' driving instructor.) I really wish to learn driving so i can drive my friends around where they are the envy of all the gals.
Any suggestions as to how u got better? I know as a guy i should be technically proficient in driving. But trust, me driving just isn't my 'forte' and i think i need more time to master directions, navigation, quick decision making on the roads. Thanx guys for your time.
Anyway, try to go for 'practice' on your more familar roads and routes 1st... Like suggested by the others, pay attention to the roads and routes whenever you're in a car / bus/ whatever vehicle when you're not driving....
DON'T be eager to 'show off' when you're not even proficient in your driving... You can easily cost your own life, lives of your passengers and endangers the lives of others around you.... -
What i do is i plan my route, www.streetdirectory.com.sg under car routing, the website will auto generate a route to your nearest location you want, or via using expressway. Or get a streetdirectory book $5(Correct me the price if im wrong).
I got my license years ago, but my family doesnt own a car. Somtimes i rent a car and drive around to keep myself familiar with the car and singapore route.
P.S Keep a saftey distance between you and the car in front.
- Tailgate = Kiss ass = $$$ =
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the best time to familiarise urself w the car n the road is at nite, when the traffic volume is low...if ur dad allows, ask him to allow u to drive after 10 under his supervision. the traffic flow during this time is lesser. start off w routes tt u'll always take 1st, eg to and from school, nearby amenities etc. den next few round go to places like town..sometimes u can drive alone, but best if got a fren who has license to guide u along.
ultimately, have a passion for driving...when i pass tt day, i go on expressway alr...sum more go clubbing... -
Depends on where you are? Though traffic at night can generally be lower, but it can also be the time where you get to see more 'hell-riders' too?Originally posted by kentheman:the best time to familiarise urself w the car n the road is at nite, when the traffic volume is low...if ur dad allows, ask him to allow u to drive after 10 under his supervision. the traffic flow during this time is lesser. start off w routes tt u'll always take 1st, eg to and from school, nearby amenities etc. den next few round go to places like town..sometimes u can drive alone, but best if got a fren who has license to guide u along.
ultimately, have a passion for driving...when i pass tt day, i go on expressway alr...sum more go clubbing... -
I think P-plate cannot rent car...even if can...the excess will be beri high...Originally posted by drx:rent a car and find a friend to show you the roads around singapore. -
I hope U are not the @sshole I met on AYE last Sunday night...rightmost lane.Originally posted by incredible:4. Heck care and Boh Chap all horns. Panic and respond to impatient horns
will make matter worse. -
get a street directory... a good one i mean
plan your route
try to drive alone [off peak hours]
polish up your parking skill
don't tail gate
travel on middle lane [avoid right most coz got alot of tailgater and snails travelling on the left most]
look far ahead when u drive
and be patient
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well, neighbourhood areas shld be alright...nowadays hell-riders very seldom liao loh...actually they might be of help..toughen him up..so tt in future, he might noe how to handle such situation..Originally posted by Devil1976:Depends on where you are? Though traffic at night can generally be lower, but it can also be the time where you get to see more 'hell-riders' too?
another place to practice driving is changi coast road. the long long stretch one... -
Originally posted by kentheman:well, neighbourhood areas shld be alright...nowadays hell-riders very seldom liao loh...actually they might be of help..toughen him up..so tt in future, he might noe how to handle such situation..
another place to practice driving is changi coast road. the long long stretch one...
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What can i say.... all that's need to say has been spoken.... practise make perfect....Do it after midnight if u are not confident( but get plenty of rest in the day time)...JUST DON"T BE A SMARTASS!! Car wrecked is no fun, getting yourself injured or worst still, some else gets injured is a totally different and horrendous experience..... GOOD LUCK!!