Driving

Sylvee Estel · 03-15-2003, 12:14 AM

I will be 15 in a month, and eligible to get my Learner's Permit. I don't know if I want it! I'm terrified of driving. And recently it seems like there have been more driving accidents than ever! My brother and I got in a wreck, no one was hurt but he totaled his truck. Also yesterday a high school student was killed in the parking lot after school. She tripped, and fell into oncoming traffic and another student hit her. Another guy at my school is in a coma from a wreck. And anothor guy that graduated from my school last year just died in a car accident. That may not seem like a lot, but it is to me since I live in a fairly small town.

Anyway, were/are any of you guys scared to start driving? Any advice?

Elven Archer · 03-15-2003, 12:25 AM

Quote:

That may not seem like a lot, but it is to me since I live in a fairly small town.

Sounds like a lot to me. It also sounds like your school should have a driving class.
I'll be 15 in October,i've already started reading the driver manual. it's a lot bigger than it used to be. I'm kinda scared to start driving too. One of my brothers was in a pretty bad car wreck last year,and one of my sisters has been in a couple of wrecks. i seem to share more genes with them than with my other brother and sister,so i have a feeling i might not be a good driver.
I guess i can't really give you any advice though.

Insidious Rex · 03-15-2003, 01:13 AM

ignore

Gwaimir Windgem · 03-15-2003, 01:53 AM

I wasn't planning on learning how til I got back to America. But my mom really doesn't like driving much, and my brother and I decided to learn now before we leave. We're gonna be starting next month.

Celebréiel · 03-15-2003, 02:04 AM

Good advice given to me: drive defensively and never assume that the people around you really know what their doing. As mean as that may sound its true. People around here keep their turn signals on for blocks, I cant tell you how many times I almost pulled out infront of some jerk I thought was gonna turn but who ended up gong straight instead .

So yeah, keep a clear head, and when your first starting, when in doubt...go slow. Who cares what other people think, take your time!

congressmn · 03-15-2003, 02:18 AM

[QUOTE] Seat belts can kill [\QUOTE]

- Professor Landsberg, RC

and with good reason too.
i'd like to explain , but i'm not in the mood.

congressmn · 03-15-2003, 02:22 AM

O yeah, one thing very important for a good driver to have a handle of: THE LIMITS OF YOUR VEHICLE.

So when you start just ram on the gas........and push the brakes 5 yards from the nearest obstacle.

ANd within no time you should see your fears recedinf away.

congressmn · 03-15-2003, 02:24 AM

Abd one more thing before I leave entmoot for the day:

Learn to drive drunk. It will do you good.

Insidious Rex · 03-15-2003, 02:29 AM

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Originally posted by congressmn
Abd one more thing before I leave entmoot for the day:

Learn to drive drunk. It will do you good.

dont drink and drive! you might spill your drink.

Shadowfax · 03-15-2003, 02:35 AM

Don't drive drunk; that's so stupid and selfish.

I've been driving for a year now, and I was really nervous and scared at first, but after I got more comfortable behind the wheel I began to relax more. I like driving now, and I drive just about every day (to school, etc). The more practice you have, the more confidence you'll gain. But if you really don't feel ready, then just wait for a while -don't feel pressured to start right away! Good luck!

Hasty Ent · 03-15-2003, 02:56 AM

You should definitely learn to drive. Make sure you have a patient and experienced instructor, take it slow and you'll get the hang of it!

I didn't want to learn to drive, but now, 24 years later, I can't imagine not having a license. You can go where you want, when you want, and most importantly, LEAVE WHEN YOU WANT!

Coney · 03-15-2003, 09:05 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by congressmn

Quote:

Seat belts can kill [\QUOTE] - Professor Landsberg, RC

Yes, seatbelts can kill but hitting the windscreen at 80mph and the usual impact on the road and then skidding 200ft along the tarmac usually definitely kills

I enjoy driving my car....tho' it is a bit boring after having motorbikes

Learning to drive was easy enough, much like everything else in life, it just takes a little practice

markedel · 03-15-2003, 10:56 AM

)Learn to drive standard! It's way more fun than automatic.

Just assume everyone's an idiot (the YD approach in a nutshell

)

Jadera · 03-15-2003, 12:48 PM

I went through driver's ed last August, and I still have my permit. My license should be coming soon, I hope. Driving was really scary at first, but it's something you get used to with time and practice. Lots and lots of practice. My mom drives me nuts when she's in the car with me. My name just wasn't meant to be shrieked at that decible.

But you'll be fine. Drive defensively, and always wait for the arrow on a left hand turn.

Firekitten2006 · 03-15-2003, 12:55 PM

I start drivers ed after the summer vacation, and trust me, I cannot wait for being able to drive! It really sucks when all of your friends can drive, or are in Drivers Ed, and you cant. :P It cant come soon enough! Plus after I get my liscence, I will get my lil Beetle Bug

I'm getting one of the older ones, I dont like the new ones as much. lol

**crickhollow** · 03-15-2003, 02:47 PM

my advice: When your mother yells 'STOP!' don't turn to her and ask why, just stop!

No, I'm a pretty good driver, but I wish I had a better sense of direction I usually make sure that I have a navagator along, simply because I get all turned around when I'm driving in unfamiliar places.

Quote:

"That's the trouble with girls--they never can carry a map in their heads."
"That's becase our heads have something in them!" --Edmund and Lucy, Prince Caspian

But sense of direction or not, learn to parallel park! It'll do you a world of good when you're looking for a parking spot in, say, downtown Vancouver. I'll always be grateful for that skill.

gimli7410 · 03-15-2003, 07:14 PM

i say just enjoy it and go fast

markedel · 03-15-2003, 07:17 PM

do you have graduated licensing where you live?

Coney · 03-15-2003, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by gimli7410
i say just enjoy it and go fast

*nods*

Is there any other way to drive???

As Tolkien (a notoriously bad driver) use to say-

"Charge 'em and they'll scatter!!"

EDIT: Probably best to wait until after you've secured your licence tho'

Elvengirl · 03-15-2003, 07:57 PM

I was scared to learn how to drive too. I finally got my permit last year and I'm going to get my licence next week. It is not sacry at all anymore. Take it slow, get lots of practice and drive defensively and you'll do great. But don't feel pressured into getting your permit. I didn't get my permit until I was ready. And it helps to have a relaxed person in the car with you. My mom used to freak out and scare me to death even if say a car drove past me. It did not help my confidence level

03-15-2003, 12:14 AM	#1
Sylvee Estel Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 115	Driving I will be 15 in a month, and eligible to get my Learner's Permit. I don't know if I want it! I'm terrified of driving. And recently it seems like there have been more driving accidents than ever! My brother and I got in a wreck, no one was hurt but he totaled his truck. Also yesterday a high school student was killed in the parking lot after school. She tripped, and fell into oncoming traffic and another student hit her. Another guy at my school is in a coma from a wreck. And anothor guy that graduated from my school last year just died in a car accident. That may not seem like a lot, but it is to me since I live in a fairly small town. Anyway, were/are any of you guys scared to start driving? Any advice? __________________ ~Sylvee

03-15-2003, 01:13 AM	#3
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	ignore __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

03-15-2003, 01:53 AM	#4
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I wasn't planning on learning how til I got back to America. But my mom really doesn't like driving much, and my brother and I decided to learn now before we leave. We're gonna be starting next month. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

03-15-2003, 02:04 AM	#5
Celebréiel Elven Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: A house! Posts: 376	Good advice given to me: drive defensively and never assume that the people around you really know what their doing. As mean as that may sound its true. People around here keep their turn signals on for blocks, I cant tell you how many times I almost pulled out infront of some jerk I thought was gonna turn but who ended up gong straight instead . So yeah, keep a clear head, and when your first starting, when in doubt...go slow. Who cares what other people think, take your time! __________________ Peace Yeah, Your an individual...just like everyone else. http://cartalien.deviantart.com/ - Arty goodness

03-15-2003, 02:18 AM	#6
congressmn Incharge: neighbourhood security Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on my 499th post Posts: 481	[QUOTE] Seat belts can kill [\QUOTE] - Professor Landsberg, RC and with good reason too. i'd like to explain , but i'm not in the mood. __________________ i am nothing. i am a cold stone, which deceives with the light it reflects, giving illusions of warmth.

03-15-2003, 02:22 AM	#7
congressmn Incharge: neighbourhood security Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on my 499th post Posts: 481	O yeah, one thing very important for a good driver to have a handle of: THE LIMITS OF YOUR VEHICLE. So when you start just ram on the gas........and push the brakes 5 yards from the nearest obstacle. ANd within no time you should see your fears recedinf away. __________________ i am nothing. i am a cold stone, which deceives with the light it reflects, giving illusions of warmth.

03-15-2003, 02:24 AM	#8
congressmn Incharge: neighbourhood security Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on my 499th post Posts: 481	Abd one more thing before I leave entmoot for the day: Learn to drive drunk. It will do you good. __________________ i am nothing. i am a cold stone, which deceives with the light it reflects, giving illusions of warmth.

03-15-2003, 02:35 AM	#10
Shadowfax The Fleet-Footed Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: British Columbia Posts: 913	Don't drive drunk; that's so stupid and selfish. I've been driving for a year now, and I was really nervous and scared at first, but after I got more comfortable behind the wheel I began to relax more. I like driving now, and I drive just about every day (to school, etc). The more practice you have, the more confidence you'll gain. But if you really don't feel ready, then just wait for a while -don't feel pressured to start right away! Good luck! __________________ Jesus saved me "To remain ignorant of things that happened before you were born is to remain a child" (Cicero, 106-43 B.C.) "Art is a lie which makes us realize the truth" (Picasso)

03-15-2003, 02:56 AM	#11
Hasty Ent Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 516	You should definitely learn to drive. Make sure you have a patient and experienced instructor, take it slow and you'll get the hang of it! I didn't want to learn to drive, but now, 24 years later, I can't imagine not having a license. You can go where you want, when you want, and most importantly, LEAVE WHEN YOU WANT! __________________ Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it. George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)

03-15-2003, 10:56 AM	#13
markedel 'Sober' Mullet Frosh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queen's Posts: 1,245	)Learn to drive standard! It's way more fun than automatic. Just assume everyone's an idiot (the YD approach in a nutshell ) __________________ "Earnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom"

03-15-2003, 12:48 PM	#14
Jadera Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 205	I went through driver's ed last August, and I still have my permit. My license should be coming soon, I hope. Driving was really scary at first, but it's something you get used to with time and practice. Lots and lots of practice. My mom drives me nuts when she's in the car with me. My name just wasn't meant to be shrieked at that decible. But you'll be fine. Drive defensively, and always wait for the arrow on a left hand turn. __________________ Whaaaaaaaaaat?? ~Chivalry isn't dead, it just transferred to women~

03-15-2003, 12:55 PM	#15
Firekitten2006 Elven Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: the US of A! But I wish i was in austraila, never been, just think it would be a fun place to live :) Posts: 372	I start drivers ed after the summer vacation, and trust me, I cannot wait for being able to drive! It really sucks when all of your friends can drive, or are in Drivers Ed, and you cant. :P It cant come soon enough! Plus after I get my liscence, I will get my lil Beetle Bug I'm getting one of the older ones, I dont like the new ones as much. lol __________________ I'm Baaaack!!

03-15-2003, 07:14 PM	#17
gimli7410 the dumb stoner canuck Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,542	i say just enjoy it and go fast __________________ -"Down with the system"-Serj tankian of system of a down -“Humans have been on the earth for millions of years, yet we don’t believe man began thinking until he started building walls. And what good have these walls ever done us?”-Serj tankian of soad -"stupid people do stupid things"-Serj tankian of soad "Trying is the first step to failure" Homer Simpson "It isn't going to be easy"-jerseydevil "only the good die young" I AM CANADIAN If the people lead, the leaders will follow.

03-15-2003, 07:17 PM	#18
markedel 'Sober' Mullet Frosh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queen's Posts: 1,245	do you have graduated licensing where you live? __________________ "Earnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom"

03-15-2003, 07:57 PM	#20
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	I was scared to learn how to drive too. I finally got my permit last year and I'm going to get my licence next week. It is not sacry at all anymore. Take it slow, get lots of practice and drive defensively and you'll do great. But don't feel pressured into getting your permit. I didn't get my permit until I was ready. And it helps to have a relaxed person in the car with you. My mom used to freak out and scare me to death even if say a car drove past me. It did not help my confidence level

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