poor driving woes
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hmmm.. actual mileage not a a measure of driving skills..Originally posted by superworm99:after 1000km of driving alone, i think i am a better driver now but still not good with driving up those swirling carpark. any idea?
for those spiral carparks, juz slowly go up or down.. alot of blindspots.. if driving manual will have more control.. 
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thanks guys!
i guess practice makes perfect -
check your blindspot.
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You can try putting P-Plate until you feel more confident on the roads
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Putting P-plate may is a good idea, but there are loads of bully drivers around... and they will scare the wits out of you with all kinds of stunt, knowing you are a P-plater...
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ya check ur blindspot. u can collide wif anything. anything u wan. but rmb, don collide to people or other cars. when i drivin i am afraid of people nv c blindspot anyhow cut and u hav to brake hard. most of the times is.. girls.
1 advice for u, drive safe by watching out peoples and cars. don collide wif tHEM! 
if u cant brake on time or change lane on time, there are trees and barriers everywhere. they will stop the car for u. =) drive on 3rd lane when u on expressway. its impt. if u can't overtake on the right lane(2nd lane), the shoulder lane IS FOR U! -
Bro you'll get more seasoned with more mileage. In the meantime just stay more conservative.
Just a few things I think may be helpful:
1. Pick Up Speed: If you want to get onto the overtaking lane, be sure you're fast enough not to road hog. If you're driving manual, downshift to a suitable gear such that you can get more engine response. If it's auto, then floor the gas pedal more to induce the transmission to downshift, or use your manual override. Get the rpm spooled up even before you change lane, because if you only do so after you change lane, your real speed increase after the lag is enough to frustrate faster cars coming from behind.
2. Keep sufficient distance from the car you're overtaking: Because you need to start increasing your speed early as mentioned above, you need some space in front to play around with before switching lanes. And, while you're busy checking the lane you're changing to, your attention on the car in front will be less.
3. Gauge well: Perhaps I found this the hardest. I'm not talking about simply checking for the presence, such that when there's car on the right at the back, we die die cannot overtake. It's not always the case. I'm referring to gauging the speed of this car relative to yours. This can't be taught. After some experience, you should be able to gain more confidence in slotting into these gaps without causing tension to others.
4. Signal: Always let your intentions be known. Some may say 'don't signal', as it encourages others not to let you in. But I say, when I increase my speed to 'not let you in', it's not because I'm not courteous, but because I want it to be clear-cut that you shouldn't come in. Short & sweet & safe. Instead of you getting caught in both minds and making the wrong move. I may also lightly tap my horn or flash my high beam, not to provoke you, but to deter you. Hence don't get too sensitive like some self-centred Singaporeans and misinterpret others' meanings when you encounter such acts. -
yes thank you, that was very helpful. i have been using a p-plate since day 1 cos its been a few years since i drove. i took a refresher course before i collected my car but it still takes experience to drive confidently... now i am more confident but still learning.Originally posted by Theatre Of Dreams:Bro you'll get more seasoned with more mileage. In the meantime just stay more conservative.
Just a few things I think may be helpful:
1. Pick Up Speed: If you want to get onto the overtaking lane, be sure you're fast enough not to road hog. If you're driving manual, downshift to a suitable gear such that you can get more engine response. If it's auto, then floor the gas pedal more to induce the transmission to downshift, or use your manual override. Get the rpm spooled up even before you change lane, because if you only do so after you change lane, your real speed increase after the lag is enough to frustrate faster cars coming from behind.
2. Keep sufficient distance from the car you're overtaking: Because you need to start increasing your speed early as mentioned above, you need some space in front to play around with before switching lanes. And, while you're busy checking the lane you're changing to, your attention on the car in front will be less.
3. Gauge well: Perhaps I found this the hardest. I'm not talking about simply checking for the presence, such that when there's car on the right at the back, we die die cannot overtake. It's not always the case. I'm referring to gauging the speed of this car relative to yours. This can't be taught. After some experience, you should be able to gain more confidence in slotting into these gaps without causing tension to others.
4. Signal: Always let your intentions be known. Some may say 'don't signal', as it encourages others not to let you in. But I say, when I increase my speed to 'not let you in', it's not because I'm not courteous, but because I want it to be clear-cut that you shouldn't come in. Short & sweet & safe. Instead of you getting caught in both minds and making the wrong move. I may also lightly tap my horn or flash my high beam, not to provoke you, but to deter you. Hence don't get too sensitive like some self-centred Singaporeans and misinterpret others' meanings when you encounter such acts.
i am always on the extreme left lane because i am a slow driver and i never use e right lane unless i needed to turn right... now im now confident in changing lane and overtaking... unless i am very sure it is safe, else i dont change/overtake... this is after 1 near hit along CTE after i first got my car. i apologised to the honda stream driver but he just continued to horn and flash at me even after i exited... even showed me his middle finger...
wat i need to practise now is parking
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Originally posted by superworm99:yes thank you, that was very helpful. i have been using a p-plate since day 1 cos its been a few years since i drove. i took a refresher course before i collected my car but it still takes experience to drive confidently... now i am more confident but still learning.
i am always on the extreme left lane because i am a slow driver and i never use e right lane unless i needed to turn right... now im now confident in changing lane and overtaking... unless i am very sure it is safe, else i dont change/overtake... this is after 1 near hit along CTE after i first got my car. i apologised to the honda stream driver but he just continued to horn and flash at me even after i exited... even showed me his middle finger...
wat i need to practise now is parking
thanks for the tips.