New driving rules that drivers must know by heart
Unlike motorbikes, operating a car takes time and knowledge to master and operate safely.
Get to know the control panel
For the dashboard area, the buttons on the steering wheel, door locks, turn signals, lights, wiper systems... usually have similar usage on most car models. Other support functions are usually different for each manufacturer.
Getting used to the function buttons on the dashboard of cars with a lot of technology often takes a lot of time for unfamiliar drivers to remember. To avoid confusion, you should practice getting used to the dashboard.
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Get familiar with the control panel. |
Test the accelerator and brake pedals.
Each car will have different brake and accelerator sensitivity, so do not apply the habits of the old car to the car you drive for the first time. Especially, when you do not know the power of the engine and the sensitivity of the accelerator, you should not step on the accelerator suddenly, it will be extremely dangerous.
Estimate size, visibility, driver seat adjustment
Observe the car from the outside before getting in, then sit in the driver's seat, adjust the seat so that it is within sight, foot reach for the brake pedal, accelerator pedal and hands to the steering wheel in the most comfortable position, the right knee does not touch any part below the steering wheel.
Estimating the size and visibility of the vehicle will help drivers avoid collisions when reversing, turning or turning left or right.
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Estimate size, visibility, driver seat adjustment. |
Adjust rearview mirror
Adjusting the side and interior mirrors so that they are at eye level and you cannot see your face in any of the car's mirrors is also a very important issue for drivers when driving a new car.