Lighten Up!

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Does this picture remind you of yourself behind the wheel? Now don`t be offended; I am not suggesting that you need to lose weight!
It`s just that most beginners tend to put too much weight and effort into things when they first start learning to drive.
Some examples of this are :

• Over steering when turning at junctions
• Lunging from the shoulder when changing gear-leading to steering being affected
• Braking too hard and stopping much earlier than intended.

If you watch an experienced driver you will notice their hand and foot movements are smooth & minimal.

Modern cars are designed to be very user-friendly. Most have power-assisted steering and braking, and the gear selectors and clutches are light. All this means that actually you don`t need much physical effort or strength to drive them.

Of course you are nervous, that is normal, but try to feel that the controls of the car are an extension of yourself-that you are working with them rather than fighting a battle against them!

There are a lot of things to remember when you are learning to drive, so the memory of an elephant may well come in useful, but just try to relax, use less effort….and lighten up!