10 Skills You Won't Learn at Driving School

by soyo101215 on 2010-04-07 19:02:07

1. How to turn into a narrow gate?

First, estimate whether you can fit in. Do not turn close to the obstacles near the edge of the gate; try to minimize the angle of the turn.

2. How to prevent other vehicles from "inserting" while going uphill or on a bridge?

Stick to "your own lane," and don't pay attention to others. If you're in the middle lane, keep your vehicle centered; if you're in the inside lane, stay slightly off-center towards the outside. This way, other vehicles won't easily insert themselves. Also, pay attention to the distance between vehicles. It's crucial to maintain an appropriate distance to prevent the car in front from rolling back. In summary, slow down but do not give up your lane. Under any circumstances, stay in your fixed position.

3. How to "embed" your car in the middle of a row of cars?

Use the reverse parking method. Using the rearview mirror, take the centerline of the car ahead in the parking space as a reference point. When half of the rear wheel passes this line, start turning the steering wheel fully and reversing. Once the car is two-thirds in, straighten the steering wheel.

4. Should you shift to neutral gear?

It is not recommended to frequently shift to neutral gear. In situations where the speed is not too high and it does not affect safety, you can coast in neutral, but this will consume a lot of fuel for electronically injected vehicles. Never shift to neutral when going downhill, as it can easily lead to brake failure, and once the engine stalls, the vehicle may lose control.

5. How to overtake and change lanes?

Be resolute and decisive. Try to get as close as possible to the car in front, especially on two-lane roads, which can save overtaking time. When changing lanes, carefully observe the traffic flow in the adjacent lane through the rearview mirror. Not only should you judge the distance, but also the speed of the following vehicle. Only change lanes when it is safe to do so; otherwise, in case of a collision, the vehicle changing lanes will bear full responsibility. If you are driving and there is a bus stopping ahead, and you cannot see if there are pedestrians crossing at the bus head, you can look at the gap in front of the bus's front wheel. If there are feet or shadows moving on the ground, it indicates that someone is there. Pay special attention when overtaking.