So you’ve been sitting on the passenger seat for awhile now and have been looking at the person next to you as they drive. You say to yourself “I can do that! How hard can it be?” Well now is the time! Congratulations on finally getting your Learner’s Permit so lets get started!!!
No need to be scared. Its perfectly OK to be nervous. By the way, I wasn’t talking about you. I was talking about me! lol I’ve been teaching people how to drive for many years. The oldest student driver was Delois with 74 years old. She now has her license and never been happier with her mobility and independence!
So lets get started! The first thing you need to keep in mind is how to:
- properly position your right foot in front of the brake and gas peddle
- adjust your seat
- rear view and side view mirrors (blind spots)
Depth perception is KEY to learning to drive and becoming a SAFE driver!
It’s night. You’re driving. Something is coming towards you. But squint as you might, you can’t quite tell just how far away it is.
If you struggle with depth perception while driving, especially at night, it can be pretty scary. But there’s good news: there are ways to improve both your vision and your driving to make it a safer and less stressful experience.
Use Spatial Clues
Most people don’t think about how depth perception works; it’s just something that happens, right? Well, you may be surprised to learn that depth perception is a skill that can be honed. That’s because, at longer distances, the brain relies mostly on context clues to determine spatial relationships. Training yourself to identify these clues – such as the relative speed of objects in motion, like cars – will enhance your depth perception and lead to a safer driving experience.
