Where to drive?
By SomeCowgirl
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
United States
February 23, 2010 4:13pm CST
Yip Yip Yip! I've got to figure out WHERE I'm going to drive... I mean to learn of course. The county I reside is mostly full of curvy roads, which is okay, I mean I'll have to learn to drive them anyway, but I'm not sure where to learn to get mine and my husband's money's worth... I could drive around the county, I men basically the roads that go around the county, that's what my husband suggested. Before he suggested that I was thinking of just kind of taking the back roads to the other side of the road we live off of if that makes any sense.
So where would you suggest I learn to drive if I lived where you did? Don't name street names, just describe the driving conditions!
PS. we live in a rural area.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
24 Feb 10
Ilearned to drive a hay truck out in the feild had loader on the side so had to drive straight to hit the bails right,
Back roads are could get sort of familar how to drive that then got o the curves,
after I learned in the feild and got back hom ethat exactly wehre my dad took me was to drive the curvy roads I was 13 st the time
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
25 Feb 10
I didn't grow up in the country (thought my heart was always in it) so I wasn't afforded the privilege of learning early! Oh well, better late then never, right?
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
Lakota12,
The back roads around here are pretty much curvaceous. Not completely curvaceous like in the mountains, and even some mountain roads are straight, lol but I am getting a bit off subject... What I mean to say is, the route recommended to me by family, if I remember correctly has a few curves along it. Just getting off of my road, it's curvy! lol!
I bet when you took your driving test you were ready!
@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Feb 10
There is a place in my area where alot of people go to drive. It is back behind a large company where they put in a new road. The old road is great to drive on becuase you don't have other drivers because this road is not used anymore. I love to drive in the country and used to do alot of it when i lived in this little farming community for a while last year.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
That sounds like it'd be the perfect place to practice. The roads I'll be traveling on, parts atleast, shouldn't be too heavily traveled, of course it depends on the time of day. I love the country and can't wait to drive! I've told my husband I'd most likely take the backroads most of the time anyway.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
I've lived here for a little more then two years, so I'm pretty familiar but I have a feeling that it will be a bit different when I'm nervous behind the wheel! I'll be shown the route, even though I almost have it mapped out in my head... I could just see the driving instructor's face if I come by to pick you up... first of all he'd be wondering where I thought I was going! lol!
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Feb 10
The back roads are the best way to go anyway. If you are familiar with the area then you know what areas are more busy and when. Have fun! I love to go for drives. You otta come by and pick me up. Hehehe
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@GardenGerty (157553)
• United States
24 Feb 10
I would start in the parking lot of a store when it was closed. Then I would go drive around the cemetery. After that, if I needed more of a challenge there is a tourist place that requires driving up a steep hill on a curvy road. Finally, when I felt that I knew my vehicle really well, I would go on the interstate to learn how to handle the car at speed. I guess what I am telling you is to try a variety of driving conditions while you are a learner, to get the very best of the time spent practicing.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
GardenGerty,
I'll be driving with a person who has a break and gas pedal, so I won't be driving too much in like a parking lot. The roads that have been recommended to me are curvy, most of them are around here... so that will be the biggest challenge, as for steep hills, I'm sure there are some... but I can't think of any right now! Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely try to find some roads with different driving conditions. Actually we live on a dirt road, so straight out It will be a kind of different thing.
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
26 Mar 10
I know how excited you were trying to figure out where to drive with the instructor and we do live in a county with a lot of curvy roads and it is a good idea to get used to the curves since some of them you have to slow down more than others,and I know you wanted to get our moneys worth,and I suggested you drive around the county because it would be some good practice and it would help you get familiar with the county for when you drive by yourself when you have your license and if it was not that I would say drive around maybe the high school even though the back roads were a good idea too,I love you with all of my heart and soul.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
29 Mar 10
Yep well I don't need the instructor anymore, I just can't wait until I can drive with you, hehe and I know you can't wait either because that means you can sit back and relax, or so you think. Hehe waht if I pull a Chinese Fire drill... umm I think that's what it's called but you know what I mean!
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
31 Mar 10
I am glad we no longer need to deal with the instructor,and when you start driving I will sit back and relax and you would not dare lol,I love you with all of my heart and soul.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
23 Feb 10
If you're really a beginner, I'd agree that you just take up the county roads. Just to get the feel for the car. Like turning and stopping, etc.
But, if you already got all the basics done and learned, I suggest trying to drive where you would normally be driving. The pressure of being in regular traffic would be a good teacher, I think.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Feb 10
I'm a beginner! I've only driven very little, and not enough to get used to the pedals. That's actually why I am going to be learning with a person who has a car with the gas and break on their side as well. I think your right about the roads I'd normally be driving on. However, I told my husband I'd most likely take the back roads, and not the highway as much!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Feb 10
I'm sure I will! Hubby said when I learn to drive, he's going to stop driving. He's wanted to do that all along really!
That's alright he'll be at my mercy! *muahahah* I'm kidding! I'm kidding!
@pradeep12 (93)
• India
24 Feb 10
drive in the town village country international roads bridge and any other place where we require to drive
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
That's very precise! I'll surely do that! I suppose you mean the roads that I would travel on the most?
Have a wonderful day and Happy / welcome to mylot!
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
24 Feb 10
I grew up in a rural area also, and I learned to drive on the old dirt roads and stuff. It worked pretty well for me. LOL
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
I'm glad it did goldeneagle!
I'm excited about calling and making an appointment, or whatever it would be called... lol. The route that I'll most likely take will take about an hour and will basically be a round trip...
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
24 Feb 10
Hi, SomeCowgirl. It is best to pick areas that are less quiet and that has a low amount of traffic. That way you will feel comfortable driving. Don't be nervous, try not to be . I know that it is hard not to. Also, pchoose back dirt roads that are smooth and sturdy. I hope that you succeed in driving!
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
24 Feb 10
Cream97,
Thank you so much for your advice. My family has given me advice on where to drive, and I'll follow their advice! Of course I wanted to see what everyone's suggestions were here as well. The roads I will be taking are country roads, not much traffic but enough. There also roads I'll be travelling on the most. Again thank you! Have a great day!
@dolphinlady128 (72)
• Australia
23 Feb 10
I learned to drive straight away in a busy environment :P crazy but it makes me learn that much faster.
Of course the car that I used are the special ones from the driving school so that the instructor has the gas and brakes pedal on his side as well to keep it safer.
But, if this doesnt appeal to you, or if you really are very beginner as in you never drive a car at all, you dont know how to at all, then I suggest start with an empty road, straight or little curves. After you get the hang of the car, then you can start doing the curves, or a little busier section.
Good luck :)
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
23 Feb 10
Hello dolphinlady128!
How are you? Let me clarify, I should have said that I would be learning to drive from an instructor that as break and gas pedal on his side of the car! Yes, I'd much prefer that as I've only driven very little. We'll have to find a road that is less curvy, the only one that comes to mind is the one we live off of!
Appreciative of your response to me,
Somecowgirl
