What are the driving tips for beginners on highways?
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Tips for beginners driving on highways include: 1. Understand relevant regulations: The leftmost lane is the temporary overtaking lane and should not be occupied for long periods. The third lane is generally for large vehicles, so maintaining a safe distance is essential. The far-right lane is the emergency lane, usually reserved for emergency and rescue vehicles; non-emergency vehicles should not occupy it. 2. Stay focused: Maintain 100% concentration, keep your vision far ahead, and maintain a safe distance. 3. Make slight steering adjustments: When driving on highways, avoid large steering movements. Hold the steering wheel firmly and make only minor adjustments when avoiding obstacles. 4. Change only one lane at a time: Due to the high speed on highways, beginners may misjudge the distance of vehicles behind them. Changing two lanes consecutively requires more time and increases the risk of rear-end collisions.
When I first got my driver's license, I was extremely nervous driving on the highway. After a few years of driving, I've finally learned the tricks. Beginners should start practicing during low-traffic hours, like weekend mornings when highway flow is lighter. Maintain a steady speed—avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration, and stay around the speed limit. Keep a safe following distance of at least three seconds; otherwise, you're in trouble if the car ahead brakes suddenly. Always use your turn signals when changing lanes, and check your mirrors plus glance over your shoulder for blind spots. Fatigue is a major enemy—take a 15-minute break every hour, hydrate, and stretch to help a lot. Driving on the highway during rain or at night is riskier, so ensure your lights are on and your wipers work properly. If your car has issues, don’t stop in the middle of the road—turn on your hazard lights and pull over to the emergency lane to wait for help. In short, take it slow and don’t rush.
