Question: looking for any advice on lurning to drive.? I have just started to lurn to drive. \nHas anyone got and good tips that can help me.

Answer: 1.  Learn the rules of the road first and the laws that govern them.\n2.  Take driving lessons. Study the drivers manual & owner's manual.\n3.  DRIVE WITH A QUALIFIED SUPERVISOR. Someone who has their licence and drives well.\n4.  Learn and familarize yourself with the controls of the vehicle, (lights, signals, horn, wipers)\n5.  Be aware of your surroundings at all times, whether driving forward or reverse. Check mirrors and blind spots frequently.\n6.  Practise in or around no traffic like an empty parking lot then as you get more experience, intergrate yourself into minimal then regular traffic.\n7.  Practise precision driving on a small street or empty parking lot. (steering, parallel parking etc.)\n8.  Learn speed control and emergency procedures (such as firm braking, emergency braking and maneveuring*  and skid recovery) in an large empty parking lot practise if possible.\n9.  Learn to recognize hazards on the road and avoid them.\n10. Don't be distracted or drive pre-occupied. Drive with both hands on the wheel.\n11. WATCH OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS AND CYCLIST\n12.  Be courteous, and considerate.\n13. Use your turn signals as need. Signal in advance. Signal when you change lanes, executing a turn, pulling to or from the curb, or any deviation from your lane (such as avoid other cars or cyclist).--don't leave your signal on for 12 blocks or something, cancel it when not in use.\n14. Familiarize yourself with blindspots and changing lane procedures.\n15. Learn to time yourself when crossing through an intersection so you do not run a red light! (look for signs that the light will change)\n\nFinally don't drive like a maniac or like you own the road!\n\n*More skill is required for non ABS equiped vehicles (front wheels will lock causing loss in steering)
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