How to start driving after getting your license

What to do after getting a driver's license

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Driving school training and traffic police exams are behind us, documents have been collected, licenses have been obtained. What to do next?

Let's talk about what to do after receiving a driver's license, how to approach the choice of your first car, how to behave while driving and how not to earn the image of a "teapot" on the road.

How to choose your first car

Those who do not have a car in their garage that has already been purchased, donated, or inherited are faced with the agony of choice. Should I buy a new or used car?

We do not recommend buying an expensive car from a dealership. Take a closer look at the available options on the used market. Uncertain behavior in traffic and in parking lots will lead to scratches and dents on the body. Agree that “scratching” a used Granta will not be as offensive as scratching a new BMW 7.

The choice of your first car depends on your capabilities. Novice drivers most often choose cars within 500,000 rubles and at the same time be sure to pay attention to the safety of the car. Among the budget cars you can choose:

• Opel Corsa . The seat belt has a double pre-tensioner. The steering wheel cushion is rated 5/5 according to Euro NCAP criteria. Cars 2011-2015 cost 400,000 rubles.
• Skoda Rapid . The driver's seat and headrest protect against rear impact. The head of a child in a child seat in an accident is protected from contact with hard parts of the passenger compartment. Cars 2012-2015 cost 550,000 rubles.
• Lada Granta . Basic trim levels are equipped with several airbags. Durable steel body. Cars 2011-2015 cost 250,000 rubles.
• Renault Sandero . ISOFIX child seat mounting system. Reliable airbags and force limiting seat belts. Cars 2011-2015 cost 400,000 rubles.
• Hyundai I. There are seven airbags in total, including a knee airbag for the driver. Rigid chassis design. Electronic stability control system ESP and stabilization control system VSM. Cars 2011-2015 cost 550,000 rubles.
• Mazda. High level of child safety. Cars 2011-2015 cost 650,000 rubles.
• Ford Mondeo . Airbags are built into the belts of the second row of seats. Cars 2011-2015 cost 500,000 rubles.

We also give tips on buying your first car in this video:

What is important to know about buying a used car?

More than 60% of cars on the secondary market have been involved in accidents. Half of the cars on sale have “twisted” mileage, 20% have problems with documents, 5% were used in taxis and 1% have already been stolen. Moreover, in 70% of cases, the buyer does not indicate all these problems in the advertisement for the sale of the car.

To avoid buying a problem car, check its history in advance. This can be done through the Autocode service. To do this, just enter your license plate number. Within 5 minutes the system will provide a complete report about the car:

• photo of the car with the declared license plate number;
• mileage history;
• data on road accidents and the most significant damage;
• calculation of insurance repair work;
• traffic police restrictions;
• pledges;
• history of registration actions;
• number of owners;
• car release date;
• leasing;
• hijacking;
• working in a taxi;
• customs history;
• THAT;
• checking the VIN check character;
• MTPL data and cost;
• disposal;
• history of fines.

How to check a car by license plate through the Autocode service, we explain in the video:

Making sure the car is legal is 50% of a successful purchase. Another 50% is a thorough check of the technical condition of the car. It is difficult for a future driver who does not yet have experience driving and caring for his own car to understand all the mechanisms and determine at first glance whether this or that car is worthy of attention. In this case, it makes sense to involve a professional in choosing a car. For example, order an on-site inspection on the Autocode website.

Within an hour, a specialist will arrive at the car, diagnose it, take photographs and prepare a report on its technical condition. All you have to do is decide whether to buy a car or not.

Where to get useful information about cars

Our website has a large article section where we tell you in detail how to choose, check and register a used car. Read articles.

Our service specialists also wrote a book where they described in detail how to avoid being scammed when buying a used car. Download the book for free.

We also constantly maintain a blog where we publish reviews of used cars. In them, we describe in detail the problems that buyers of a particular model may encounter. Read the blog.

Lifehacks for car buyers and video reviews of the car can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

How to behave on the road and not screw up

Don't want to look like a teapot on the road? Follow our tips:

• start driving when the light turns green;
• turn on your turn signals when you are about to turn;
• do not show turn signals when you are not turning;
• turn off your high beams when a car is driving towards you;
• drive around the city at least 40 km/h;
• look in the mirrors.

Everything seemed obvious. But inexperienced drivers often get confused in their own actions and confuse other drivers. Don't be one of those newbies.

What to carry with you in the car

Every motorist on a trip must have a mandatory set of documents and essential items for both people and the car.

Your car should always have:

• driver's license;
• vehicle registration certificate;
• a valid MTPL policy;
• first aid kit;
• fire extinguisher;
• warning triangle;
• reflective vest.

A traffic police officer will issue a fine of 500 rubles if he does not find a first aid kit, fire extinguisher or warning triangle in your car. If you don't have any of these, you will receive three penalties.

If you have a sign, but did not display it during an accident, the fine is 1000 rubles. If you get into an accident and there is no sign, you receive two fines.

If you forgot your license or OSAGO insurance policy at home, the fine will be 500 rubles. If there is no license at all, the fine will be from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles. If you were deprived of the right to drive a vehicle and got behind the wheel, you will end up in a special detention center for 15 days or pay a fine of 30,000 rubles. What the punishment will be is decided in court.

Driving without an STS is punishable by a fine of 500 rubles. If the car is detained, it is taken to the impound lot until the reason for the stop is eliminated. That is, you can pick up your car only when you present a vehicle registration certificate.

How to behave in an emergency

In an emergency, in the event of a breakdown or accident, indicate the stopping place by placing an emergency sign three meters behind the car. Then dial 112 - a single emergency phone number, call the traffic police and, if necessary, an ambulance. If there are victims, provide first aid using a first aid kit.

We hope we were helpful to you. Please rate this article using the stars below. Good luck on the roads!

A person with a license, but without driving skills, is a typical student of a driving instructor. The first-person story of PROFI.RU customer Tatyana will help you create a list of requirements for an instructor.

After the birth of her son, Tatyana did not return to work: the baby was weak and constantly sick. When Nikitka started first grade, it became clear that he couldn’t do without a car. School, classes with a speech therapist, therapeutic massage, swimming pool - all in one area, but getting there by public transport is inconvenient.

The family had a car, a five-year-old Golf, and Tatyana received her license a long time ago. But after driving school I didn’t get behind the wheel and completely forgot my driving skills.

She tried driving with her husband, then with a friend, but quickly realized that she needed a driving instructor. Tatyana’s main conclusion: it is important not only to immediately contact a professional, but also to correctly draw up a list of requirements for him.

Which car is considered the safest? - Novice drivers often ask. The one driven by a good driver, experts answer.

Lesson 1. The instructor must be calm and tactful.

It always seemed to me that my husband is an extremely self-possessed person; they say about such people: “calm, like a boa constrictor.” That’s why I easily agreed for Oleg to teach me how to drive.

Late in the evening we drove to the nearest car wash - the area there is large, but there are no cars after closing. I got behind the wheel.

- Well, let's go!

I gave". After a few laps we headed out onto the street. Everything was great - until the first left turn. The rare gaps between oncoming cars did not look safe. Oleg said “it’s okay” several times, a car was already honking from behind, but I didn’t dare move.

- What are you waiting for, I would have turned it a hundred times already! - the husband suddenly yelled.

We have been married for ten years, but Oleg never raised his voice to me. I already felt uncomfortable, because my car was preventing someone from passing. And here, instead of support, this is what happens.

All nervous, I sharply pressed the gas and almost flew under a truck...

My husband was no less frightened than I was, he apologized for a long time and flatly refused to teach me further. “Maybe you can ask a friend? Women are softer and understand each other’s logic better.”

Food for thought

• Restoring lost skills with a driving instructor - from RUB 1,000/hour.
• Correction of deformation of one body part - from 1,500 rubles.
• Painting the front fender - from RUB 5,000.
• Consultation with a traumatologist - from 1,500 rubles.

Need a patient driving instructor?

Lesson 2. A friend with rights is not yet an instructor

I called a friend from college and told her about the bad lesson.

“Men don’t believe at all that we can drive well.” But I work in an insurance company and I know for sure: compensation for compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance for women is 5.5% less. So we drive normally. I will help and I won’t shout, I promise.

In order not to drive around idle, we decided to go for groceries to the nearest Auchan - along a simple route: straight from traffic light to traffic light, then right twice and straight again. Olya talked with humor about her little daughter and at the same time kept an eye on the road, telling her in advance when to slow down and where to turn.

I relaxed and calmly drove to the huge parking lot. But there were no empty seats. Free, according to Olya, is space for three cars. Finally we saw a suitable nook, but I couldn’t squeeze in between the Skoda and the pillar.

Olya advised us to try in reverse and, getting out of the car, began to steer the process. I tried, but the stern constantly ended up dangerously close to either the Skoda or the pole.

Olya decided to “show her class” and sat in the driver’s seat. Alas, my friend was also not known for her precision. She stopped a centimeter from the left wing of the Skoda. We had to give up “our” place and leave.

Food for thought

• Parking training with a driving instructor - from RUB 1,200/hour.
• The required number of lessons to learn how to park from scratch is 2
• Time wasted due to inability to park - 4 hours.

Lesson 3. Need a pro

I decided to look on the Internet where people find good instructors, and almost immediately I saw a useful page. I was looking for reviews describing my situation - restoration of driving skills: “explained well and clearly how to park correctly,” “after an eight-year break in driving, my skills were restored in six lessons!”

I remembered how I chose a speech therapist for my son, and did the same - I made a list of requirements for the instructor:

• Great driving experience.
• Training on the client's car.
• Self-control, tact.
• Woman.

I chose a woman with a high rating and hundreds of positive reviews. I won’t advertise it - the instructor didn’t suit me. I'll tell you why.

Do you need an instructor to help you practice your exam route?

Lesson 4. Not all good instructors are created equal.

The first lesson was scheduled for the next day. Alas, the mentor was half an hour late, and Nikita and I almost missed training in the pool. The lesson itself went well: we learned to keep a safe distance and move at the speed of the flow, and I succeeded. But the sediment remained. I imagined how I would be torn between driving lessons and the fear of missing a massage or a session with a speech therapist, and decided to change instructors.

I called PROFI.RU. Now the selection criteria looked like this:

• Woman.
• Great driving experience.
• Training on the client's car.
• Self-control, tact.
• Punctuality.

The administrator advised not to limit yourself to women. Patience is a key skill for a professional driving instructor, whether male or female.

Lesson 5. To ride, you need to ride

I agreed and a couple of days later I went to a lesson with a new instructor. Sergey suited me perfectly.

At the very first lesson, I told how I was afraid to turn left, and Sergei advised:

— If they honk from behind and you start to get nervous, turn on the emergency lights and let the impatient ones drive around.

Under his guidance, I made several left turns and soon stopped shaking.

We agreed on classes every other day and divided them into two parts: the site and the city. For the first half hour, Sergei taught me how to park in our yard full of cars, explaining what exactly and at what moment I should see in the side mirrors, where the wheels of my Golf should be relative to the wheels of neighboring cars. And for another hour we drove along one of the important routes: school, speech therapist, massage therapist, swimming pool.

After five lessons, I easily parked in a more or less suitable place and confidently taxied along familiar routes.

Between lessons, on Sergei’s advice, I took advantage of every chance to go for a ride in a new direction: I went by car to visit, to buy groceries. In order not to be distracted by searching for the necessary landmarks, I “drove” the route on the map in advance and entered the address into the navigator.

After two more lessons, I realized that it was time to let go of the instructor and start relying only on myself. We agreed to meet in late autumn, before frost, to learn winter driving techniques.

And at the beginning of September, my long-distance debut took place, I took my men to the Sparrows bird park, and this is the Kaluga region, 75 km from the Moscow Ring Road!

At first Oleg sat tense, “slowing down” with me at every traffic light. But he soon relaxed and said that I was great. And Nikitka, it seems, didn’t even notice that it was not his dad who was driving the car for so long, as usual, but his mother. Maybe this is the main compliment?

Conclusions that I drew from my story:

• You can drive confidently after any break;
• It is better to restore skills with a professional;
• you need to make a detailed list of your requirements for a driving instructor - each beginner has their own;
• It is important to take every chance to get behind the wheel and master a new route.

We got our license. How to overcome the fear of driving and how to behave in the first days behind the wheel

We were all once novice drivers and we all remember our first trip to the city after getting a license and buying a car. But all people are different - some people immediately “take the bull by the horns” and behave confidently and clearly on the road, while there are those who are very worried and get lost in the first days behind the wheel. This article is just to help overcome the initial fear of driving after obtaining a license.

If you passed your license on your own and honestly, then you have no reason to worry. The main thing is that you have sufficient theoretical and practical experience, which you received at a driving school, and psychological difficulties are not difficult to overcome. There are several points that will help in the first days of independent travel.

• Get used to your car

In my opinion, one of the most important points. What this means is that before your first trips you need to sit in the car, get used to it, feel that this is your car - so to speak, “feel the atmosphere.” Next, adjust the position of the steering wheel, seat and mirrors so that you do not feel uncomfortable. All this will help you adapt and “merge” with the car.

• Nothing should distract you

At first, do not turn on the radio or music in the car - nothing should distract you. Moreover, do not respond to phone calls - it’s better to call back later.

• Do without “advisers”

Also a very important point. As I noticed, many who have just passed their license try to place more experienced people (fathers, brothers, friends, etc.) next to them so that they can control and advise. But this is a big mistake. Get used to driving on your own.

If it’s still exciting to drive alone, then it’s better to take a person who is not a driver. He will act as moral support, but will not pressure you with his “driving experience” and constantly teach you to drive in your own way.

• Don't worry about what other drivers will say about you

Everyone once started from scratch - both you and me. We have all made mistakes, slowed down on the road, etc. For some this period passed very quickly, for others it dragged on a little, but the fact is that small mistakes are normal for a beginner. Therefore, don’t worry if you suddenly stall on the road - don’t pay attention to the signals, just ignore everything. Well, in general, adequate drivers will not honk their horn when they see that the car in front of them has stalled.

• Don't avoid driving during rush hour

Don't be afraid of traffic jams - driving in heavy traffic is the best “teacher”. You will immediately begin to understand and calculate the distance, learn how to brake and start correctly, and also not stall. Believe me, after driving in heavy traffic a couple of times, driving on a freer road will become a real pleasure for you and there will be no trace of fear.

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How to overcome fear when driving a car? How to learn to drive confidently, restoration of driving skills.

Obviously you've decided to start driving! This is very cool and great! However, questions like “ How can I learn to drive safely and confidently?” torment many novice car drivers.

This problem faces many driving school graduates who have just received their coveted license. And fear of driving happens with a long break and little driving practice - here you need to restore your driving skills (because once you learn how to drive a car, you cannot unlearn it.).

The situations are different, but the methods of struggle are essentially the same. I personally was very afraid to drive on my own after driving school, but now I know how to learn to drive a car confidently, how to learn to drive a car without accidents and without stress !

Where does it come from and how to overcome fear when driving?

The fear of self-driving is primarily a lack of practice. It’s the same as if you just learned how to use scuba gear, and they threw you into the water and told you to go ahead and swim)

In our driving schools they very rarely teach well - it’s a sad fact, but it’s true. At my driving school I had an instructor with a broken-down 9-wheeler that was falling apart into parts right under my butt. The instructor was smoking and yelling. I'm sure this is not uncommon. Naturally, he didn’t teach anything. At the end of the training, I managed to change the instructor and thank God! The second one also didn’t explain much, but at least it was calmer and I had to drive a well-groomed Skoda.

This is an introductory part to make it clear that your fear of driving is normal, especially if you are taught little and have the same abilities as everyone else)

Tips on how to overcome the fear of driving, how to learn to drive confidently and how to learn to drive a car without accidents (also suitable for restoring driving skills):

1. Take private driving lessons with an instructor found through recommendations from your friends. It helps! When you pay an instructor (who has already been tested by someone you already know in the business), the driving instructor treats you differently. He will explain, instruct, teach. Never be tempted by reviews on the Internet, almost all of them are not real. I took driving lessons from a second instructor, who is calm and in Skoda - training in a driving school and privately - heaven and earth) In order to more or less drive a car I took 15 private lessons (in money, to learn how to drive a car normally, this is somewhere 12,000-15,000 rubles—adjusted for 2016) —everyone needs it differently, depending on their abilities (I had very pitiful abilities at that time).
2. Take a ride with a driving instructor or someone close to you (if anyone can teach how to drive a car ) along the home-work route . I went with my husband. I am lucky that my husband is a super-constrained person who can explain how and what should and should not be done. My superhero husband traveled with me from work to home for almost 3 months. I repeat that I had weak driving talents, a lot of uncertainty when driving and even a real fear of Kamaz trucks in particular). Gradually, you need to add a route home-shop, home-dacha, and so on. You need to learn to drive a car gradually, at YOUR rhythm.
3. Take a ride around the nearest area that you know well - slowly, carefully.
4. If possible, before traveling on your own, learn to park decently. This was the problem of one of my friends. She risked going to work (Moscow Tushinskaya metro station - if anyone knows, it’s difficult to stand there even for a pro) and couldn’t park. I had to take time off and go home. She was so nervous and even cried. Then she began to study near the house in the parking lot. Everyone helped her: all the neighbors, passers-by - strangers taught her! I recommend following suit and practicing first. Parking is very important if you want to be able to drive well - without stress (NO-SRESSSSSS. )
5. When traveling, DO NOT turn on the radio! DO NOT talk on your phone —put it on silent and your bag in the back seat. If you want to learn to drive well, to overcome uncertainty when driving, you need ALL YOUR ATTENTION.
6. At first, DO NOT drive children, girlfriends or parents , unless, of course, they teach you how to drive safely. Girlfriends can sit quietly for minutes. 5 maximum, and children cannot sit quietly at all) Parents panic, ooh and ahh, charging you with additional nervousness and fear. Concentrate on driving. By the way, it’s also better not to take your favorite dog with you at first.
7. Control your nerves while moving. If you are very nervous, it is better to stop in a comfortable place and let your body relax. Sit back in a comfortable chair, breathe 1-4 (at 1 - take a deep breath, count to 4 and slowly exhale through your nose). After 5-10 minutes, your heart will slow down, and clarity of thought and calm will return to you. If you are nervous, but not too much, breathe at 1-4 at long traffic lights (of course, remembering to keep an eye on the road).
8. DO NOT GIVE UP FROM DRIVING. If there is the slightest opportunity to steer, sit down and drive! There is always a temptation to take the subway, bus or passenger seat. The temptation is great, but don’t give in, don’t go over to the dark side of weakness)
9. Try to buy your own personal car. My friend said this: “A car is like panties – it’s personal!” This way you won’t be able to shirk: “Why did you buy and pay insurance and taxes. + no one but you will ride it.” The first car, ideally, is an inexpensive foreign car with an automatic transmission or a CVT. If money is tight, buy an older one, but a better brand. Don’t buy products from the domestic automobile industry - you’ll only lose the desire to drive, it’s hard to call it a car and they are very dangerous to life in the event of an accident. The old Audi is better than the new Lada - my personal opinion!
10. Look in all mirrors: forward, backward and to the sides. Remember, when regaining your driving skills or if you want to learn how to drive , it is important to look in all the mirrors - literally a split second and you are safe. Danger on the road often flies from behind))) You need to control the space around you because sometimes a weak-minded creature appears in the traffic, rushing at great speed and rearranging itself in a chaotic manner. It happened to me that such a MACHO jumped out from under me, and I jerked the steering wheel and almost got into an accident - it was scary beyond words. In a word, it is better to notice the flyer in advance and give him space in front of you so that he dives and does not hit you.
11. Don't be afraid to do something stupid on the road due to nerves or lack of experience. Most often, little things do not lead to accidents (or at least they don’t lead to serious accidents) because there are many experienced drivers around and they prevent accidents (think about who would want to scratch the lacquered side of their beloved car, bought on credit with the last family money))) they often the wives love the car more)))). If they honk at you, then you need to translate it like this: “Caution! I'm on my way here. “They don’t insult you, but they warn you about their approach or that you are doing something wrong. Other drivers are usually quite reasonable people, and they will do everything to prevent an accident from happening. Be sure to put a sign on the rear window that says I'm a newbie! An example of my first accident: first I rammed the side of LIAZ))) an hour after LIAZ, out of nerves, stuck in the back of a Nissan - no one was hurt (except, perhaps, the bus)))), there was no aggression from other drivers, who even consoled me .
12. Never mess with auto idiots! If someone is unhappy with your low speed or hesitant start at a traffic light, do not engage in conversation with them, do not roll down the window and do not look at the aggressive driver. Pretend he or she is not there. If the aggressor intercepts you and forces you to stop, lock the doors, don't go out, and don't talk to him or her. The idiot will yell and leave!
13. Try to avoid traveling in rain or snow for the first time. In fact, if you change your tires in time, then even an icy road is not scary at low speeds. But falling snow or rain, when you can’t see anything, is a threat.
14. If you live in Moscow or in the Moscow region, do not drive after 23.00 on the Moscow Ring Road! This is truck hell, a motorist’s nightmare - hundreds of trucks in 4 rows at a decent speed, overtaking each other, pinching everyone and not letting them in - horror!
15. Always keep a positive attitude! Encourage yourself, praise yourself, be proud of yourself! It is very useful to tell yourself that you are great, that you can do it. Try to think of the trip as an interesting adventure, a cool experience!

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The first trip of a novice driver: the main thing is not to be afraid!

Obtaining a driver's license is rarely a holiday for many motorists, because at the moment of receiving it they are horrified to imagine what will follow next: they will have to get behind the wheel and for the first time in their lives drive out of the garage on their own! This moment is a real nightmare for 99% of drivers, but it can be turned into pleasure. And it's quite easy to do!

First time on the first “flight”

The first departure is best made when there are a minimum of people and cars on the roads. That is:

• in the morning on a day off,
• on Sunday evening, when most people are preparing for the work week and sitting at home.

If the driver leaves in the morning, he should be rested and alert so that fatigue does not interfere with concentration. If he chooses evening time, he should only drive on those roads that are well lit. You should also definitely pay attention to the weather: the road surface on your first trips should be dry and not icy. In these situations, a beginner can slowly drive along any route and even go through the same difficult section several times. If the route is very difficult, it is better to travel along it during daylight hours in order to better see and remember all the difficulties.

How to “make friends” with a car?

You should be prepared: at first you won’t be able to do this, but after a few months (at best, a few weeks) the car will “obey”. Taking this into account, the driver needs to remember these important rules:

1. Obtaining a license and graduating from a driving school with an “excellent” grade is not a guarantee of professionalism; to develop a confident driving style, you will have to practice;
2. No matter how qualified the instructor is, you should not blindly imitate his driving style; you should develop an individual style;
3. If a beginner has problems in any area, you should observe how other cars behave, and it will become clear what needs to be done;
4. Even with very concentrated driving, you should pay attention to how other drivers behave on the road and draw conclusions from this: this will help not only avoid violations, but also understand that everyone makes mistakes on the road, not just you;
5. In no case should you punish yourself for every mistake, even if it led to certain negative consequences (for example, the car was scratched or received the first dent) - it is better to simply admit the mistake, but calmly continue to drive, trying to receive not only negative, but also positive emotions;
6. If a motorist “for courage” takes a travel companion with him, you should not constantly listen to his advice - firstly, they will interfere with the formation of an individual driving style, as mentioned above, and secondly, they may also be incorrect, which will cause for fatal mistakes.

How to deal with your feelings?

It's no secret that first car trips bring more stress than joy, but the driver's task is to overcome this stress! It should be remembered that excitement and excessive stress always lead to mistakes, wrong decisions and even accidents, so a beginner must:

1. Try to calm down (not with the help of sedatives - it’s better not to drive with them at all!);
2. Understand that in fact nothing dangerous or scary is happening - many people drive a car, and now the beginner has simply become one of them;
3. It is imperative to get behind the wheel again and again - even if a mistake was made, or someone laughed at the novice driver, you need to suppress the thoughts that now nothing will work out;
4. Try not to take what is happening around you too emotionally - unnecessary emotions can have a negative impact on the driver’s nervous system;
5. Be sure to rest if you feel at least a little unwell (on your first trips, it is better to rest for 15 minutes every hour and stop as soon as fatigue makes itself felt; also, in the first days you should not spend more than 2 hours behind the wheel).

And, of course, you should always remember: with just a little practice, even the most insecure motorist will be delighted to discover that he can perform amazing maneuvers!

Speaking of maneuvers

It is believed that the most difficult thing for beginners is reversing: a novice car enthusiast does not yet feel the dimensions of his car, does not see what is happening behind the car... That is why before performing such a maneuver you will have to practice properly. And you can make your task easier like this:

• if it is not clear what is happening on the road behind the car, you should get out and assess the situation, no matter how ridiculous it may seem,
• if you are afraid of hitting nearby cars or other objects, you can ask passers-by or other drivers to help (there is nothing wrong with that!),
• If you need to back out of a garage or parking lot, you should first make sure that there are no faults in the car.

And if a motorist always tries to look at things soberly in any situation, he will make annoying mistakes extremely rarely. At the same time, the process of driving itself will seem so natural to him that even a short-term parting with the car will cause a feeling of lack of something important. Well, this is the first step towards true professionalism and the ability to overcome even those obstacles that previously seemed insurmountable!