Turn Right Before or After the Bridge?
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Turn right after the bridge. Here are some tips for new drivers: Skills and mindset: Skills come with practice—find a less crowded area to practice more. The mindset needs to shift from the test environment (Subject 3) to real-world driving. Driving during Subject 3 and driving after getting your license are two different things. During Subject 3, you drive a training car; other vehicles will actively give way when they see a training car, and fellow trainees will maintain a safe distance because they know it might stop suddenly. Displaying the novice sign: However, once you get your license and drive a private car, other drivers won’t be as courteous. At this point, you need to display the novice sign in the appropriate position on your car to let others know you’re a beginner, which is safer.
In my over 20 years of driving, I've often encountered vague navigation instructions like "turn right after the bridge," which can be quite confusing. For example, last year when the navigation said "turn right after the bridge," my initial instinct was to turn immediately, but experience told me it's safest to wait until the bridge is completely behind me. Bridges are often key landmarks, and turning points are usually at the far end, which helps avoid sudden turns on the bridge that could lead to skidding or rear-end collisions. Especially in heavy rain when bridge surfaces are slippery, I recommend that new drivers slow down when encountering similar instructions, check road signs, or use hand signals to communicate with other vehicles. Safety should always come first—don’t take risks just to save time. Familiarizing yourself with road maps in advance or using the navigation’s voice repeat function can significantly reduce confusion.
When I first started learning to drive, the navigation said "turn right before the bridge," and I panicked, almost swerving into a side road. Now I understand that navigation instructions are quite detailed: "before" usually refers to a small intersection near the bridge entrance; if it says "after," it means turning completely past the bridge. When using GPS, I make it a habit to manually check the map interface as I approach the bridge to confirm the blue dot's position. If the instruction is unclear, I ask the passenger or pull over to check, avoiding the panic I felt when I got lost for the first time. Remember, take it slow—turning safely is more important than arriving on time, and it also helps build experience to prevent future mishaps.
