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Why You Should Learn Driving Lessons Transportation is an important element of everyone's life. Driving lessons provide a secure and efficient method of getting you from point A to point B. Your instructor will begin by introducing you with the controls of your vehicle including the steering wheel and pedals (accelerator brake clutch) as well as dashboard indicators and windshield wipers. Driving Basics It can be nerve-wracking to drive for the first time. Beginner drivers must learn to calm down their nerves when driving, as well as learning the intricate rules and techniques for operating the massive vehicle. This can be accomplished by slowed down and taking deep breaths to relax the muscles in your face, hands, arms, and stomach. Once your instructor has determined that you are relaxed and ready to drive they will allow you to take control of the steering wheel throughout the rest of your lesson. During your initial driving lessons you'll be practicing a number of important maneuvers to prepare you for more difficult driving situations once you've received your license. These include reverse, parking, and changing lanes. Your instructor will guide you through each step and provide feedback along the way. You will also learn to operate the speedometer, odometer. This will let you assess how fast your car is moving and whether you're following the speed limit. You can also check your fuel level to ensure you have enough fuel for your journey. Another important skill you'll need to acquire is the ability to identify blind spots. Blind spots are those areas you are unable to see at your mirrors. They may be populated by vehicles, pedestrians or roadside items. To avoid collisions with these objects, you will have to be able to scan your surroundings quickly and efficiently while driving. You'll also need to know how to change gears. This is particularly important when you are accelerating and decelerating. You'll need to know when to utilize each gear to maximize the power of your vehicle and to maintain a steady speed. Once you're confident in your basic driving skills You can then begin driving on real roads. Your instructor will gradually introduce you to more difficult situations until you're confident enough to handle them on your own. Through the systematic introduction of new skills, you'll be able concentrate completely on your driving, and improve faster than if you tried to tackle these complex driving situations without proper instruction. Traffic Environments During a driving lesson an instructor will instruct the driver how to operate the car by starting it, accelerating, braking and shifting gears (if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission). They will also teach the traffic laws and strategies for handling various road conditions. Instructors can also guide drivers on defensive driving and how to react when other drivers are driving. The driving environment can be unpredictable and stressful for those who are just beginning their journey especially when they are crowded with other vehicles. This can result in frustration, mistakes and costly mistakes for novice drivers. There are ways to improve your learning process and decrease the time it takes to become a competent and safe driver. One option is to schedule lessons in off-peak hours, when parking areas and roads aren't as busy. Another option is to choose the most suitable practice areas, focusing on quiet neighborhoods with minimal traffic and no parked cars or pedestrians. As the student gains confidence and skills, the instructor can gradually introduce more challenging environments. Beginners can learn to drive their car in an empty, large parking lot. As the student progresses, they can graduate to a suburban area with low traffic and speed limits, which allows them to gain experience in a real-world driving conditions without the stress of other drivers. Once the student is confident with driving in suburban areas and is comfortable with suburban driving, they can start practicing on busy urban streets. This will allow them to learn to drive in a city environment while gaining a better understanding of the environment and responding to dynamic situations. It is important for the new driver to be patient while practicing on these roads, since there are a lot of distractions and hazards that they might not be accustomed to. Rural highways offer a more comfortable setting for driving at high speeds. Rural highways are the perfect location for a novice driver to practice controlling their vehicle and to develop an unwavering speed of driving with the aid of cruise control. They can also use roads to practice passing another vehicle. Wheel Handling Inexperienced drivers often find it difficult to comprehend that steering a vehicle involves more than simply turning the wheel. The steering system is a complicated system of linkages that controls the direction and speed of the vehicle through the front wheels. It can be difficult to control at low speeds and requires careful hand positioning. During driving lessons, your instructor will teach you how to grip and position the wheel safely. Emergency maneuvers require a quick response and controlled steering, such as avoiding hazards or reversing the vehicle to avoid them from hitting the road. Beginners can improve their abilities by performing emergency maneuvers on empty parking lots. It also helps students keep a safe distance from their vehicle and ensures they are able to assess their surroundings prior to changing direction and avoids collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians. It is not uncommon for students to ask questions during their first lesson about their new car and driving techniques. Don't be afraid to ask your instructor questions, they are highly skilled professionals that want you to be successful and will be more than happy to answer your questions. They also have a brake they can use in the event that you need it. Another important thing to master is the cockpit drill, which is performed every when you enter the vehicle. This ensures that all of the vehicle's safety features are on and functioning prior to starting the engine and leaving. It's never a good idea to “dry steer,” or touch the steering wheel when the vehicle is parked or is not moving. This can damage steering components and result in injury in the event of an airbag deployment. It's also a bad practice to get in the habit of securing your fingers under the wheel's rim and this can limit the amount of control you have over the vehicle, but may also lead to fractured fingers or wrist injuries. In driving lessons the instructor will show you how to grip the steering wheel and position it correctly, as in the proper method of turning and maneuvering around curves. Mirrors Mirrors aren’t often a topic of discussion in driver education. However they are an important part of driving. Mirrors are crucial to help drivers keep their eyes open when changing lanes, turning or backing up. Mirrors that are properly positioned and adjusted can reduce “blind spots” behind your truck. These blind spots are large enough to fit inside the tractor trailer and are the primary reason for accidents that result from trucks merging lanes or switching lanes. During your first lesson, your instructor will guide you in setting up and adjusting your car's side mirrors to maximize your visibility when driving. You'll likely be asked to drive around a little at times, perhaps in a peaceful backstreet or in a car park so you can become familiar with your new mirrors' settings. When positioning your side-view mirrors, make sure to keep them in line with the windshield and not angled up or down. Mirrors that are angled distort the image and make it difficult to see other vehicles and traffic. It is also recommended to place your rear view mirror lower than your side-view mirror in front, to allow you to get a better view of the vehicle behind you. Certain cars come with a built-in camera system that scans the road for other vehicles and can alert you when a vehicle is coming up. However these systems are costly and are usually only available on newer models. Real-world data can reveal a lot about how to use mirrors and other vision systems mounted on vehicles. One study revealed that drivers who relied on a camera system to perform lane changes did worse than drivers who used only their standard outside rearviews mirrors. There's also a chance that you'll hear your driving instructor mention the importance of always checking blind spots before merging or changing lanes. This is a mistake many drivers make when they rely on their mirrors only and don't pay attention behind them. It takes time to learn the habit of looking over your blind spots before executing the merging maneuver, but this simple step can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident.