How to Start Driving for Beginners
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Here are the specific methods for beginners to start driving: 1. Familiarize yourself with the vehicle's gear positions. You must first get acquainted with the car's gears while stationary. 2. Get used to the accelerator and brake pedals. Whether it's a manual or automatic transmission car, these two pedals are controlled solely by the right foot, so practice feeling them with your foot before hitting the road. 3. Learn the turn signal and windshield wiper switches. 4. Adjust and familiarize yourself with the side mirrors and rearview mirror. Before driving, always check if these mirrors are adjusted to provide the best rearview visibility in your normal seating position. 5. Find reference points that indicate the car's position. Generally, you can use the wiper pivot points and road markings as references. By observing the distance between these points/markings while seated and comparing it with the actual distance when outside the car, you can judge the vehicle's position relative to road markings.
I remember my hands and feet were shaking the first time I drove on the road. Now let me teach you some practical tips. Adjust the seat and rearview mirror before starting, and never forget to fasten your seatbelt. Press the clutch pedal all the way down to engage first gear, and hold the button when releasing the handbrake. Slowly lift the clutch to the semi-engaged position; when the car starts to shake, it means the power is connected, then gently press the accelerator with your right foot. The key is to lift the clutch slowly as if stepping on an egg—stalling often happens because beginners release the clutch too quickly. Don’t panic when starting on a slope; pull up the handbrake and repeat the steps, releasing it quickly when you feel the car lurch forward. Practice starting at traffic lights a few times, and you’ll get the hang of it in two weeks.
