Essential Driving Tips For New Drivers

Have you received your driver's license and are ready for the first drive?

Most of the people suggest to the new drivers to drive defensively .

As you are a new driver, you need to understand your needs and adjust the vehicle mirror or seat accordingly

before you start your drive.

Let's know more about the basic driving tips for new drivers---

Get more training :-

Passing the driving test doesn't mean that you can drive in all weather conditions. So, you should practice for some more days

in different weather conditions.

There are some pass plus schemes available to train you properly after you

passed the driving test.

Know your vehicle :-

Make sure to familiarize yourself with the different controls of your vehicle before you go for a ride.

Some other controls to remember :-

:- Seat control :- Radio

:- A/c :- Defrosters

:- Heaters :- Windows :- Locks etc

Follow road maps :-

Whenever you are driving out, make sure you have the area map with you as in-case you got lost you could find a way to reach to

the main road.

If you think you know all the roads in your city and you won't get lost, still you'll need it in case of emergency.

First Aid Kit In Vehicle :-

First-aid kit should be a must in your vehicle for the basic treatment if something unthinkable happens.

When winter season starts, it's also good to pack a blanket, a couple of water bottles, some snacks as it could be possible to

get stuck in road jam for few hours.

Follow the road signs

The speed limit differs from road to road and without attention you can become a traffic rule violator.

Also make sure to obey the parking rules. Ex - if you park your vehicle in a no-parking zone, when you come back you might get

a ticket or your vehicle get towed away.

Say “No” to cell phone while

driving

As per study of accidental research team, 70% accidents happen due to the use of cell phone while driving .

Always make sure to put all your concentration on driving to avoid any

mishap.

Let's learn some defensive driving tips to be safe on road--

:- Always pay attention to all traffic rules and signs that

will help you to prevent any mishaps.

:- Learn to drive in all weather conditions that will keep you safe from the changing weather related accidents.

:- Always maintain enough room while driving as it will prevent you from any rear-end accidental issues.

:- Make sure to learn important skills like parallel parking and proper merging to avoid confused driving on road.

:- Learn some basic DIY stuffs like jump start a battery, pop the hood, change a tire etc that can be helpful sometimes.

:- Make sure to keep a safe following distance to avoid accidents particularly on adverse weather conditions.

THANK YOU