What should newbies pay attention to when driving on the road for the first time?

1. The state of mind is also very important when driving. We must have a stable state of mind when facing emergencies, such as when turning, driving at high speed, and when there are large crowds of people. Maintain a calm mind so that we can ensure a clear mind and be able to deal with emergencies calmly.

2. When novices drive on the road, after sitting in the driving position, they should observe with confidence and adjust their seat height to ensure that they have a comfortable driving environment, and the seat height should be able to see through the car in front. Through the glass, you can see the traffic conditions and situations outside. Make sure that when looking at the car, you can observe the surrounding situation in an all-round way to ensure your safe driving.

3. Before starting on the road, novices should understand the overall attributes of the car, familiarize themselves with the specific position of the car's accelerator and brakes, as well as how to relax them and fasten their seat belts. Prevent using the accelerator as the brake when driving on the road, causing unnecessary losses.

4. Novices drive on the road in order to ensure smooth driving and avoid unexpected situations. We must bring our personal driving license, ID card, vehicle inspection and other documents related to our driving to ensure that we will not be at a loss if an emergency occurs while driving. It is best to be considered unlicensed. Driving, the penalty will be more severe.

Five: We must maintain a safe driving distance while driving. Many traffic accidents are directly related to unsafe distances between vehicles, so we must maintain a safe driving distance while driving. Be sure to pay attention to the distance between vehicles, slow down when turning or in crowded places, and sound the horn to signal. Ensure our safety while driving and ensure the personal safety of pedestrians.

6. If a novice is not too confident about his driving skills when he hits the road for the first time, he can find a friend with excellent driving skills to accompany him while driving. In this way, he can learn a lot during the driving process. The knowledge that is not available in books can, on the other hand, provide us with advice when emergencies arise, so that we will not be left without a care in the world.

Seven: Before driving, we should be familiar with some common traffic rules. Even if we know them before, we should also be familiar with them to deepen our impression, such as traffic lights, where you can park, where you can turn, etc. We must keep the traffic rules in mind. If necessary, we can put a sign for novices on the road in a conspicuous place on the outside of the car.

Precautions for newbies on the road

1. Post an “internship” sign

According to regulations issued by the Beijing Municipal Traffic Management Bureau last week, starting from September 1, all Drivers who drive motor vehicles during the internship period should uniformly affix the "Internship" sign with red letters on a yellow background. Trainee drivers with driver's licenses need to go to any vehicle management office branch to receive the sign for free before October 1.

2. Wait until the computer self-test is completed before starting the vehicle.

For many EFI vehicles, when the vehicle turns on the ignition key, the driving computer will perform a computer self-test to eliminate driving problems. To detect potential safety hazards, the inspection items generally include ABS, braking system, lubrication system, ESP system, etc. The car computer self-test usually takes a short time, about three to four seconds. It is best not to start the vehicle at this time, and wait until all instruments are normal before starting the vehicle.

3. Do not coast in neutral at high speeds

A car maintenance expert once said: the braking distance in neutral at low speed is similar to the braking distance in gear. Some experienced drivers Coasting in neutral is actually not to save fuel, but to prevent the vehicle from stalling. New drivers should learn some driving habits in a discerning and reasonable manner.

4. Merge in time before the intersection

Veteran drivers often say to novices: If you don’t merge before the intersection (about 150 meters), you have to wait until the intersection to suddenly realize it, and then make an emergency break. wheel, affecting traffic.

The situation of novices is not only new to the game, but also new to the road. Being unfamiliar with the road can easily lead to looking left and right at intersections and being at a loss as to what to do. Think about how to go in advance, and take a few glances at the road signs at the intersection, so you won't make mistakes easily. In addition, when driving on a long straight road, novices should develop the habit of broadening their horizons and not focusing on the place dozens of meters in front of the vehicle.

5. Use double-flash warning lights in emergency situations

If a novice encounters an emergency on the road, it is best to use double-flash warning lights, which means to warn the car behind that "this car is coming" Please be aware of unexpected circumstances." "Double flash" is a button with a red triangle mark on the instrument control panel, just press it. Especially on highways, not only do you need to turn on the "double flashers" to warn the cars behind you, but you also need to use a triangle warning sign. Otherwise, accidents such as rear-end collisions may easily occur.

6. Adjust the seat position and rearview mirror position

Seat adjustment has two purposes: comfort and safety. If the ride is uncomfortable, it may affect the driver's mood and cause a traffic accident.

For safety reasons, when the pedal (accelerator, brake) is pressed to the end, the legs should still be somewhat bent to facilitate timely application of force on the legs in an emergency.

The rearview mirror is adjusted to eliminate blind spots in the field of vision. Rearview mirrors should not only be able to see the traffic conditions at the rear and sides of the vehicle, but also properly see one's own situation. This makes reversing and parking easier.

7. Release the handbrake

Another mistake that novices often make is to forget to release the handbrake when starting the car from a cold start. Although the vehicle can still drive if the oil and separation are well matched at this time, the loss of the vehicle will increase, the fuel consumption will increase, and it will also be accompanied by a burnt smell. A novice driver pulls on the handbrake while waiting at a red light, but forgets to release the handbrake when the vehicle starts moving again.

At this time, if the vehicle stalls when starting, it is most likely to be sweating and unable to find the fault. It is recommended that novices develop a good habit of "letting go of the handbrake as soon as the vehicle is moving" to avoid damage to the vehicle and worry themselves.

8. When overtaking or merging, turn on the turn signal and look at the rearview mirror

Overtaking or merging without turning on the turn signal is the cause of many accidents and is also a mistake made by many novices. The "old excuse" for getting scolded. For novices who "follow the car too closely", this situation is more dangerous, and they are prone to rear-end collisions and being rear-ended. For example, for vehicles without wide-curvature rearview mirrors, if the driver does not glance at both sides of the vehicle, it is easy to ignore the parallel vehicles on both sides. If the car coming from behind is too fast and the car body is too small, the car in front will be easily scratched when merging.

In addition, when turning on the left turn signal, mainly look at the left rearview mirror, and when turning on the right turn signal, look mainly at the right rearview mirror. When overtaking continuously, you must always observe the conditions on both sides of the car in the left and right rearview mirrors.

9. Avoid high speed when cornering

Vehicles will roll when turning, and the roll will increase as the vehicle speed increases. Novices do not understand vehicle performance and do not know how to match vehicle speed with road curvature, so it is recommended not to corner at high speed.

When cornering at high speed, the driver's body tends to lean, which also results in the driver having insufficient control over the steering wheel.

10. Don’t forget to pull up the handbrake when parking.

After parking, don’t forget to pull up the handbrake. This is done to prevent the car from rolling away, especially on sloped roads. Veteran drivers often say: driving starts with parking. Therefore, for novices, "parking and pulling on the handbrake" is the first step to develop reasonable car usage habits.