Last Updated on 2017-05-27 , 4:31 pm

You’ve just started learning how to drive. Did you know that not everything about driving can be learnt from the book or with your driving instructor? Here are 10 tips to help you along the way and make you a really good driver.

Value-Added Online Driving Courses
Yes, what you’re learning at from your instructor is compulsory. But there are other classes online to tweak your driving skills, like an online defensive driving course. You’ll learn how to handle any challenge on the road like a pro!

Precision Parking
It takes a good amount of time to park perfectly. There are some fantastic infographics online that can show you how to do parallel parking in baby steps.

Hands at the Right Spots
Your left hand has got to be at 10 o’clock, and your right at 2 o’clock on the steering wheel. This has been taught for ages, but more recent guidelines say that it’s better to place your hands lower. Think of a 9-3 or 8-4 pairings instead.

Never Drive When You’re Tired
Take a break from driving if you’re sick or sleepy. Never continue your journey if you’re not 100% concentrated on what’s happening from behind the wheel.

Why Speeding is a No-No
Okay, this is common sense but it bears repeating since people still love speeding in their cars–no matter Toyota or a sports car. You don’t want to spend your money on a speeding ticket now, do you? And get some demerit points too!

How to Merge in Traffic
The best way to merge into traffic is with a zipper merge – everyone goes according to their turn. No angry or sulky faces with this method, as no rude queue cutting is involved!

How to Handle Tough Driving Conditions
Don’t switch to cruise control when it’s raining, and be careful when you’re driving on a wet road.

Cut off Any Distractions and Focus on Your Destination
Talking with your BFF while she’s next to you might seem like a good idea, but it’s actually taking your attention away from the road. Same thing goes with fiddling on the knob of your radio and snacking while you drive. FOCUS!

Practice Does Make Things Perfect
And in this case, it’s your driving that’s being perfected. Get over your fears and drive around as much as you can.

Sort Out Your Blind Spots
There’s a much better way to adjust your mirrors. Get your side mirrors to be aligned as far outward as you can, so much so that they’re just overlapping with the view of your rearview mirror. No more blind spots to worry about!

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This article was first published on goodyfeed.com