Download Article Show Download Article Learning how to drive is a lot easier than it looks. It looks intimidating from the passenger's seat, or in films, but once you get behind the wheel and gently put your foot on the pedal, the process becomes very intuitive. Learn to take things slow in the beginning and you'll be well on your way to mastering the basics. This article assumes you'll be driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission. If you're not driving an automatic, you'll need to read about the basics of driving stick-shift (manual transmission) instead, although the general process will still be similar.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To drive an automatic car, first put on your seatbelt and adjust all of the mirrors so you can see out of them. Make adjustments to your seat so you’re comfortable and can easily reach the pedals. Then, press down on the brake pedal with your right foot so the car doesn’t move when you start it. Next, turn the car on by putting the keys in the ignition and turning them clockwise. Hold the steering wheel with your hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions. If you need to reverse out of a parking spot, move the gear stick from “park” to “reverse,” and look over your shoulder so you can see what’s behind you. You should always look over your shoulder and check your mirrors whenever you're reversing or changing lanes. Gently remove your foot from the brake pedal so the car starts moving, but don’t press on the gas pedal. When you’re in reverse, you’ll need to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction you want to go. If you need to turn left, turn the steering wheel to the right, and vice versa. Once you’ve backed out of the spot, press your foot down on the brake pedal, and move the gear stick from “reverse” to “drive.” To drive forward, take your foot off the brake pedal and slowly press down on the gas pedal. The harder you press down on the gas pedal, the faster you’ll go. Keep both of your hands on the steering wheel as you’re driving, and turn it in the direction you want to go. If you need to make a sharp turn, like turning at an intersection, cross your hands over each other as you turn the wheel. Then, when you’re ready to straighten out again, loosen your grip on the wheel so it turns back to the starting position. Remember to turn the car’s blinker on to alert other drivers whenever you’re making a turn or shifting lanes. To come to a stop, take your foot off the gas pedal and slowly press on the brake pedal. When you’re ready to park, move the gear stick from “drive” to “park,” then turn the car off by turning the keys in the ignition. To learn more about how to adjust how you drive to the road conditions, keep reading below! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 5,307,741 times. Reader Success Stories
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