DESPAIR!! and disappointed!!

BrUtUs SG

its normal la.... u still fresh ma so u still do not realise about the car size... learn from tis n be a better driver... Wink

honeymouse SG

Don't lose heart. It happens to all new drivers. All you need to do is to keep practising your driving skill at different road conditions - during the day, night, rainy days etc.

Don't rely on your mirror all the time, turn your head when necessary as some mirrors don't show the actual distance between the car and the object. Also, the object may have been in your blind spot. The same applies when changing lane - always remember to turn your head to see if the lane you are going to get into is free. Looking at the side mirror alone won't help.

Just drive carefully and slowly (don't speed) and I am sure after much practice it'd build up your confidence.

Good luck! Wink

dragg SG

dont despair.

there are a lot of season drivers that cant even park properly after driving for decades.

redpicanto SG

Very Happy Dun Worry lah. me too afraid to drive when i got my car, somemore passed for 1 year then drive. Scared of the road bullies. But please, drive a smaller car for practising 1st before u go for big cars. U should know that driving a car needs alot of concentration, especially when overtaking. So a smaller car is best for practise, especially parking. Find a friend who will advise u while u drive, instead of scolding u. Drive at 50km/h 1st till u have gain back yr confidence to drive. Drive carefully, slow, no problem, let them cut yr lane lah. Remember to look at all mirrors, the car infront, left/right front too in case stupid drivers dun not signla and just cut in.

Just drive slow and safe till u get back yr confidence. Lastly, drive on 3rd lane ah, unless u want others to horn at u. Laughing

freakass SG

Hey... hahaha I've always wanted to ask someone like you a question.... For someone who hasnt driven a car for a long time after gettting their licence, how does it feel? How long did you take to master it? Were you super nervous the first time that you drove after sooo long?

For you, it's not so bad... for some of my friends, they never got a chance to drive for years after they got their licence... I dunno how they are going to pick up driving again.... For me, I started driving quite frequently after I got my licence and there were already so many other things to learn... But as with other seasoned drivers, as time goes by, it all becomes driving habits and basic instincts...

so_nice SG

its like swimming, once u master it u wont forget.

for thread starter, dun keep looking thru the rear windscreen. u haf reverse sensor on the camry anyway. pay more attention to ur side mirror and look at the lines on the floor to see if u're in the lot. if needed, just wind down window and stick ur head outside to see lor. no need to scare pai seh one mah.

when i just passed i already hit the road alone on a rented car haha. drive ard ur housing estate at nite to get the feel bah. good luck

kopman SG

TS,driving is no rocket science.I also just pass my TP on 1st dec n i've been driving almost everday Laughing Just think on how to get to ur destination rather than wrying bout all those small little stuff Very Happy

Cpt.ZR SG

Originally posted by NotFromVenus:
How about taking your new license and go to JB market to do parallel parking on [b]slope on manual while mum conveniently goes to market ?

JB have one way lanes on slope whereby you park on the side: in-front lorry, behind mercedes.

Mad Driving takes practices.[/b]

hahah hong kan! damn difficult la.. can be done i know... but if u wanna learn.. ur hal clutch must be good and timing as well..

HeXy SG

Aiyo just pass dont drive such a big car.. go rent a small car and drive around to gain confidence.. once you feel u are ready to take on ur dad's camry then go ahead lor.. i also just passed my TP.. and i dont even dare to drive a car more than 2L..

rainee SG

haha i know wat you mean...cos my parents insist on following me now whenever i drive, even when i drive to work...then sumtimes becos too kan chiong i mite make some mistakes, like forgetting to turn on the signal light or forgot to change gear, then they will nag and nag until I lost concentration...really felt like giving up sumtimes... Crying or Very sad

ceecookie SG

reverse sensor dosent mean dont need to look at all...it cant detect obstacles out of it's range eg poles in the middle of the sensors.

Got one article abt this in the newspaper.

so_nice SG

friend..u ever drive car bo? who reverse park and just look thru the rear windscreen nia?

ceecookie SG

no i dont for countless times.I mean dont just depend on the sensor alone.

edit:I was quoting about the sensor statement...u were correct abt looking thru both the rear windscreen and the side mirors

Unknown_X SG

dun despair! when i passed, my dad immediately drove me to a car park for lorries and told me to drive his car.

imagine the change from a honda civic to toyota prado. after i got the feel of the car, my dad took me to the expressway and from yishun i went all the way to changi.

along the way, my dad kept raising his voice at me for being slow in my reaction bla bla. continued for 2-3 weeks before he finally let me drive alone.

when he told me to do my parking, 1st time was ok. but the 2nd time was quite bad. i almost hit into a corolla. up till now(4mths after license), my parking still isnt that 'zai' yet. banged into a wall once, lamp post once, lucky for me the scratch wasnt that bad.

guess u just have to learn slowly.

jumpmanz SG

you just need more time to get used to your new car. don't give up. Smile

jumpmanz SG

Laughing

Watch It! SG

Don't mean to sound funny here ... me just a normal guy ... who loves cars ...

My Porsche Cayenne Turbo has front and rear sensors and they are really useful. Have never used the rear-view mirror at all when reversing, parking, etc. Maybe only the side mirrors to make sure its parked properly.

Six sensors each on the front and rear can really 'see' thin objects very well like sign posts, low gates, etc.

mujiland SG

Originally posted by kurashi:
hey I ned yur comments.. from all drivers..

......I cant drive based on my [b]basic instinct. I have to follow .....[/b]

u mean u drive around with an ice pick? Laughing

apples SG

First time drive is like that. I only got my own car after more than10 years. After driving a few times, my new car got some slight scratch here and there Sad . Heart felt pain pain that time Sad . But after some time ok liao.

You must remember that it takes time to feel the car, it's length, width, height, accelerator, brakes, etc... So it's important that u drive the car to get the feeling of the car.

Feel the internals first, the handle, brakes, accelerator, buttons for signal, mirrors. Drive around quiet road and get a feel of these. Then proceed on feel the length (front and back), width of the car. These are more difficult and could take some time but is also very important esp in avoiding scratches! By being able to feel the size of the car, u will know how far forward to go, when to turn, etc... Learning to park the car will help to u to understand this.

Good luck.

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