new driver on road

ousha
By ousha

hi ,i just got my driving licence.i am supposed to pick up my kid from school.i am getting better everyday but i panic at the round about and was about to have an accident today. so i want to know if this is normal and goes by time or there is somrthing wrong with me .i do not want to have any risks with my kids in the car.please advise me and if any one went through this before. thanks

By manudoha• 10 Nov 2008 20:53
manudoha

almost all the new drivers having the same problome.. dont be in hurry when you reach in R/A. take your own time, take more care in R/A. good luck..

By mata hari• 10 Nov 2008 19:18
mata hari

It's normal to be afraid, stay calm! I also was with some good years of driving in my country, mostly because of the speed, here is 80-100 in the city comparing with our 55... anyway, just look in the mirrors in the roundabout especially, left-right quick checking, u never know from where is coming a "Speedy Gonzales"

:-)...yeap, mirrors are quite useful here, base on them! And Welcome...to Matrix!!!!

By soul_asylum• 10 Nov 2008 19:09
soul_asylum

FOCUS AND PAY ATTENTIONS! PRAY BEFORE STARTING YOUR ENGINE!

By ousha• 10 Nov 2008 19:04
ousha

i think that is it first i will be cool then not in a hurry and enjoy it.thanks guys

By eric• 10 Nov 2008 18:58
Rating: 4/5
eric

ROUDABOUT IS SOMETHING YOU SHOULD ENJOY AND NOT TO FEAR OF...THATS IS WHY THERE IS A SIGN ABOUT 300 METERS AHEAD OF YOU ...REMINDING YOU OF A MANDATORY ROUNDABOUT AHEAD TO POSITION YOUR SELF WETHER YOU TURN RIGHT/STRAIGHT/LEFT OR U-TURN....

HOWEVER IF YOU ARE DRIVING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE ROUNDABOUTS IT WILL ENTAILS A COURAGE ANF FIRMNESS OF HEART AND SPIRIT...BUT DONT WORRY IT WILL IMPROVE EVRYTIME YOU PASS IT...ALWAYS SET YOUR MIND THAT YOU SHOULD ENJOY EVERYTIME U PASS RATHER THAN TO HAVE FEAR AT ALL

ENJOY

ERIC

By the-birdie• 10 Nov 2008 18:55
Rating: 4/5
the-birdie

i will tell, how i overcome

keep cool

dont be in hurry

pls show the basic rules, shows etc ( may be in an exxagerated way ) ... to show other drivers that you are new to the road. Most of the drivers will accommodate you.

there is nothing to be ashamed to show you are new to the road as a driver. slowly , you will get bold

By King29• 10 Nov 2008 18:47
King29

Keep cool and all the best

By t_coffee_or_me• 10 Nov 2008 18:46
t_coffee_or_me

You answered your own fears

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