There are many different jokes about women behind the wheel. And all because men are skeptical of the ability of the fair sex to be good drivers. But, as they say, “a man is not a man”, this applies to the ability to drive a car! That’s why everything happens on the roads.
How to learn to drive for
a woman
The stereotype that a woman behind the wheel is at least unsafe is not supported by statistics. According to statistics, the weaker sex is much less likely to get into accidents than men. A woman behind the wheel is first of all a participant in traffic, which means that she is required to:
- Knowledge of and compliance with the rules of the road;
- to be able to put that knowledge into practice.
Women experience much more stress when learning. This is due to the natural sense of self-preservation. It should be noted that men are no less worried during the first lessons. It is not difficult to learn both, the main thing is to pay special attention to the psychological aspect.
It is not necessary, when you are in the cabin of the car, to imagine horrifying imaginary accidents. Remember: the road is not a place for daredevilry, and no one wants to get into an accident. Neither you, nor other participants in the car traffic. Confidence is sure to come with experience. Just give yourself time.
The main rule for women who are studying for the right: clearly remember where the brake pedal is located, so that at any moment there was an opportunity to stop. This will give calmness, confidence and a sense of control over the situation.
How does a woman learn to drive a manual car
“You can quit smoking, you can quit your husband and kids, but you can’t quit the clutch,” is one of the famous jokes of instructors who teach women. And for good reason, because most of the problems arise during the process of touching the car. This is due to the fact that the clutch pedal on all cars is arranged differently. Its working position is at the extreme position, when you have pressed the pedal to the end or, on the contrary, almost at the end, when you almost let it go, and it returned to the original pressed position.
To successfully start and not stall, you need to very smoothly release the clutch, while pressing the accelerator pedal. Most girls, feeling that the car begins to make sounds, vibrate and slowly pick up speed, are frightened and sharply take your foot off the clutch pedal. Because of this, the car jerks sharply from the place for a moment and immediately stops. After that, the driving instructor’s profanity is heard, because he has explained a hundred times how to do to avoid such an outcome. So, if you have learned how to start, dear ladies, consider that you have made a very big step in learning.
Remember that braking is just as important. You must brake only with the clutch depressed to prevent the engine from stopping completely.
All practical skills will be taught to you by your driving instructor, the main thing is to follow his instructions and try not to worry. Do not take mistakes and failures on the autodrome as something grandiose. Everyone learns, and few people are able to do everything perfectly at once. That’s what training is for.
How does a woman learn to drive an automatic car
It is easier to learn how to drive an automatic car, as well as to drive it in the future, than it is to drive a mechanically controlled car. In order for a girl not to worry, getting behind the wheel of a car with an automatic transmission, it is only necessary to learn the basic positions of the lever:
- N (neutral);
- P (parking) ;
- R (“reverse” or moving backwards);
- D (drive) – the main position, which ensures the movement of the car.
As in the case of mechanics, learning to drive a car is no more difficult for a girl than for a man. The only difference is in the emotions they experience.
What should I do after I get my driver's license?
The first thing to do is to choose a car. What gearbox did you learn to drive and pass the test with?
If it is an automatic, you cannot drive a mechanically controlled car. Such a license is designed only for driving cars with automatic transmission.
If you studied on the “mechanics”, then you have more choice. But even here it is better not to change the habitual way of driving. Master it properly. You will always have time to try an automatic. It is better to be a universal driver, right?
Choose a safe car so you can feel confident and relaxed. The European crash test committee Euro NCAP compiles annual safety ratings for car brands. Google the rating for the year your car rolled off the assembly line.
Before buying a car on the secondary market, don’t forget to check the car’s history. It is important to know that the car has no restrictions on registration actions, is not in pledge and has not been in serious accidents.
All this can be checked with the help of services designed for this purpose.
In the following article, you can find out which 5 ideal cars for women are best for you.