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1. 1 On December 4th, 2012, Cliff said:

   1. dont talk on cell phone while driving without proper hands free useage, if at all. NEVER text while driving.

   2. obey the rules of the road. dont speed. use signals. full and complete stops at signs or red lights. dont try to make the yellow lights.

   3. look. look both ways at intersections. scan your mirrors every 10-15 seconds and be aware of what other traffic is doing. keep those eyes moving.

   4. keep an eye on the vehicle itself. make sure tires are properly inflated and have good tread. keep the fluid levels in the proper ranges. maintain the vehicle properly.

   5. the right vehicle. an ideal beginners vehicle has very good crash test ratings and is reliable.
   high power, great handling, high speed capapble cars are just invites for trouble, just make it that much easier to get speeding tickets.
   a beginner vehicle is unlikley to last forever. between accidents, maintence and the abuse beginners give them, they have short lives. dont plan on having it forever, dont get your dream car. just something safe and reliable.

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 7:30 pm

2. 2 On December 4th, 2012, Ryan said:

   Wear your seat belt at all times. Make it a habit before you even start your car to buckle up. Also make sure all your passengers were it too. If they don’t want to they don’t ride. Also don’t speed. And of course pay attention to the road at all times. The area around you changes all the time so look out for other people. Last but not least use turn signals.

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 7:34 pm

3. 3 On December 4th, 2012, It's me :) said:

   Allow plenty of distance between yourself and other vehicles

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 8:07 pm

4. 4 On December 4th, 2012, tliowacorn_r said:

   Two reminders: Always look for an out, and no cell or txt while driving, be safe, I might be coming down the road too. Have fun man !

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 8:29 pm

5. 5 On December 4th, 2012, Ryan said:

   Read what’s been posted before me again- it’s all great advice. Then, here’s a few more:

   1. Avoid road rage. Don’t get mad at the traffic– it only amplifies it and makes you drive faster and more unsafe.
   2. Put in your CD/iPod/etc while you’re stopped, not while moving. Turn up the volume enough to hear it, but don’t piss off other drivers. Feel free to sing along, but don’t get so involved with it that you’re singing first and driving second.
   3. Don;t look for where your car can fit– look for where it is safe to fit your car WITHOUT causing other drivers to panic.
   4. screw the fancy mnemonics you learned in drivers education– just relax and pay attention.
   5. Use turn signals EVERY time. Get in the habit so you’re not thinking about it but you do it every time out of habit– then you’ll never get pulled over for failure to signal.
   6. Use courtesy when driving at night– more distance between cars, use brights when you’re away from other cars, etc
   7. Don’t stress about it. Relax, let the car be an extension of you– in other words, look where you want to be in about 5 seconds, not what’s right in front of you. You’ll naturally stay better centered in the lane and take turns smoother.
   8. Keep your head on a swivel. Look for what other drivers are doing, what they’re about to do (see below), etc.
   9. Friends in the car saying you drive too slow? ignore them.
   10. If you get pulled over or are in an accident, move over off the road if possible, but always to the right if your vehicle can make it unless the police tell you otherwise. Not the left…

   ** when someone looks in their mirror and glances over their shoulder, 9/10 times they’re about to merge. if you’re in their blind spot and you see this, slow down…

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 9:08 pm

6. 6 On December 4th, 2012, mr.obvious said:

   Yes! Pay attention, Pay attention, pay attention to the road and how you drive the vehicle. Don’t get in a big hurry never and make the car do what you want it to do. stay with the flow of traffic and be very polite, it may win you some points.

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 9:30 pm

7. 7 On December 4th, 2012, snakeviper1000 said:

   wear “sportglasses”, get a radar detector(escort x50 look that up on best buy), no radio, dont listen to mom or whoever talking to you if they are really annoying you,pull over its not that hard if they are.,Youre the driver to make decisions not them, make rules of yourself as you think about them when you drive, ask everyone to put on seatbelt(tightly) otherwise you can decide as a driver not to move till they put it on and make it tight if they are refusing.

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 10:23 pm

8. 8 On December 4th, 2012, UCANTCME said:

   STEERING Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.

   ACCELERATION Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don’t race the engine or cause it to stall.

   BRAKING Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid “jerky” stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.

   CLUTCH/GEAR Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without “grinding” the gears.

   SPEED Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.

   FOLLOWING DISTANCE Keep an adequate space “cushion” between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the “two second rule” described in the Driver’s Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.

   TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.

   STOPPING POSITION If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.

   LANE SELECTION AND POSITION Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don’t allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.

   COMMUNICATION Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.

   OBSERVATION Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you – not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.

   ANTICIPATE & REACT TO OTHERS Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes.

   posted on December 4th, 2012 at 11:19 pm

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