How Good a Driver do you think you are???

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@jan135 (535)
Australia
March 19, 2007 10:12pm CST
I was wondering how good a driver you think you are. Do you think you are a good driver, average, not so good and do you like driving? Where did you learn to drive and how old were you? I learned to drive in the UK and have been driving since I was 17 years old, that's when I passed my driving test. I reckon I am average at driving and although it's a major comvenience being able to drive, I am not that over keen on driving anymore.
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@coffeechat (1961)
• New Zealand
20 Mar 07
Been driving since my learners at 15. My travels have taken me to many countries and have driven in many circumstances on the left or right side of the road, using a left hand drive or right hand drive vehicle where appropriate. Top 3 places to drive in: 1. New Zealand. Most polite drivers (except Auckland). 2. Germany - Fantastic Autobahns. 3. Alpine France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland - those hairpin bends are ooh so delightful to drive on. The worst 3 1. Lagos/Nigeria 2. Indian sub-continet. Dhaka, Karachi, Old Delhi 3. USA Los Angeles during rush hour. Saudi Arabia - is Woman no drive country! lol. These are just specific to my experience. I do enjoy driving, but always obey road rules which are for my safety and other users. When the need to speed takes hold, a week-end at Manfield Park takes care of that! Most times I parallel park in one go! I am generally considerate to other road users and obey ALL road rules. When I rip around the track, I try to pull out all stops and go right to the edge of the envelope - I do that as an occasional enthusiasm. I am a safe driver, but can assure you I am no Michael Shumaker when it comes to driving. Cheers!
• New Zealand
26 Mar 07
Thank you for the BR. Cheers!
@acquaria (719)
• Italy
20 Mar 07
I drive since I was 18 and I learned it when I was 17 years old.My boyfriend say that I drive like a man,too fast....but I think that the important thing is that when I dirve I have 5/6 eyes because here the people are undisciplined when they drive I want also to add just a thing:Here in Italy all the men say that the women are the worst drivers,but I think it's not true because the 90% of the crashs that happen are made from men.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
20 Mar 07
red mercedes - I drive an older red mercedes
I am a very good driver, at least by my records, no tickets ever. I was a late bloomer, did not drive until I was over 20. I have had jobs driving busses, and I have a job right now where I am being pressed into doing transportation as I am one of about three on my shift that the insurance will allow to drive. I gave up my commercial license, hoping to drive less.
@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
20 Mar 07
Well yes I use to be a very good driver I learnt when I was only 19 years old but today I do not drive any more due to having cateracts of the eyes so I prefer not to drive. I used to love driving. I learnt to drive in the country in Renmark in South Australia,. I do think that a lot of drivers are not that good at driving these days and as you know our Sydney roads have far too many crazy drivers on them today.
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20 Mar 07
I learned to drive in high school. I took the drivers ed class. I was never allowed to drive in NJ because we couldn't afford another car. The only car was mothers' and she wouldn't let us anywhere near it. I really didn't need a car due to the good bus service. I moved to Georgia when I was 21. My brother was already living down there. Due to the fact that we moved out into the country, I needed to have a car. He gave me lessons and even sold me his VW bug. So, I was 21 when I really started driving. I would say that I am a good driver. I learned how to drive in the snow real fast when we moved to Alaska. My driving stopped when I moved to Scotland. My American license was only valid for a year here, so now I can't drive. That really bothered me at first. But, seeing how crazy they drive over here, I don't want anything to do with it. Driving on the wrong side of the road, those crazy roundabouts where traffic comes at you from all angles, very few automatic cars. No thank yo, way too nerve wracking. Unfortunately I have been here long enough for my Alaska license to expire. We can't afford to go to the States so I couldn't renew it. Must do that in person. I refuse to start all over as if I have never driven a day in my life.
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@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
20 Mar 07
Well, i guess i would say i'm a fairly good driver - apart from a couple of stupid things when i was learning to drive (misjudging a driveway etc) i have been accident free for a fair few years now. I started driving before i turned 16, my Dad taught me to drive on the back roads & around the oval in my town. I got my Learners Permit at 16 - was in a car accident just before i got my P's (i was just the unfortunate passenger) & then after my hospital stay i got my P's - Provisional license. The day i turned 19 i became fully licensed & am now 25 - almost 26 so i think i've done pretty well! I LOVE driving, it's such a free feeling to know you can go anywhere you want! Plus, where i live, there is no such thing as public transport so it's kind of :- Drive or be stuck at home! I still love driving even though i cant take as many risks or have my stereo up as loud (baby on board) but it's still a fun thing for me to do!
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• United States
21 Mar 07
My Official Bumper Sticker -  I am not such a bad driver..just that I cant always seem to stay on my side of the road..Sometimes I think it's just the natural way of the car and not my driving..can that be? LOL
Well, ahem, I think I am a pretty good drive; but, if you ask anyone who drives behind or with me..perhaps, they would say like I drive like gramma jones who needs a pair of specs.LOL I don't like driving fast and dont think I quite reached the age which earns me the right to call myself a senior..I tend to drive under the speed limit as opposed to over the speed limit and if I have to drive at night..God help those who must follow since it is so very hard for me to see the "white line" that tells me which side to drive on.. Guess that pretty much tells you ..what kind of drive I am..
@jhartana (1084)
• Australia
21 Mar 07
I've been driving for 13 years and rarely been in accident. I've been a good driver and my car insurance putting me in Rating 1 for life. I learned to drive from the driving lessons with the instructor, and they have installed special brake pedal in the passenger's side to prevent for something sudden incidents. First I got to learn to drive manual transmission car, it was good...then after I passed my driving test I was given a car by my father...and it's automatic. At first I don't like automatic but I got used to it...and it's useful during the traffic. Now I got my own car and proudly driving manual. Yeah I like driving a car, since automotive is my hobby.
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@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I think I am pretty good, nothing much bothers me and I am aware of my driving and the others around me. I too have been driving since a teenager, more so as an adult. Living now in the countryside I must drive or not work, unless I get my freelancing going and then I would only need to arrange for mail pickup of packages or evelopes in that case. My car would be a Hummer H3 as a hybrid.
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@jojopuff (520)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I would say I'm an average driver. I've only been driving for a year and a half, so I still have a lot to learn. Sometimes, especially when I'm in a hurry, I tend to not be as careful, which is bad. I am getting better about that, though. I think as I gain more driving experience I think I will become a better driver. Sometimes I like driving, but other times I do not. I don't like driving on the highways because I have a fear of other drivers and them causing me to get into an accident. I've had a few close calls and that certainly doesn't help me! I have to drive, though, and I am glad I have my license, because it would be a major inconvenience for my husband if I didn't drive!
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@urbandekay (18278)
20 Mar 07
Most excellent, in fact I make driving into an art form. I ride a motorcycle, drive different cars, trucks up to 7 toners, tractors, etc. I have been driving since I was young and learnt in the UK. all the best urban
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• United States
20 Mar 07
I think I am an average driver, I have never been in an accident or had a ticket. I have had my licence since I was 20 years old (7yrs). My husband taught me to drive. I hate driving most of the time and leave it to my husband whenever possible.
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• Ireland
20 Mar 07
I'm driving nearly 3years now. I think i'm a fairly ok and safe driver. Have never been in a crash, thank god. Other people say i am a good driver. I love driving. I love being able to just jump in the car when you need something and being able to just drive there.
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• China
21 Mar 07
hello,I like driving.Now,i drive motorcycle everyday.it took me 30min to go to work driving motorcycle.i don't take part in the driving test.but,i have signed up.i believe i will get puickly the driver's lisence.by the way,i was born in Shandong,China.how about you?
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
20 Mar 07
i am not a good driver and i don't really like to drive... i learn how to drive in indonesia and i get my licence there... but i don't know why... i always not confident when i am driving especially with big car... and i can only drive automatic so far... not manual yet...
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I consider myself to be a good driver as I am aware of my surroundings and am very defensive and take caution when necessary while on the roads. I could be better as there is always room for improvement but I feel that I drive safely and follow the rules for the most part. I learned in high school how to drive and my parents helped me when I first started out.
• India
20 Mar 07
well ,i believe in safe driving & therefore i does not go with more speed rather be safe enough and drive safely....thus,i think im good in driving....
• India
20 Mar 07
i think i am a gud driver...started driving at the age of 16....fine wit driving now...
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
20 Mar 07
I think I am a pretty good driver. I managed to keep my car on the road when i was tapped by a semi truck making a lane change. Apparently I was in his blind spot and he didn't see me. By tapped I mean he dented the entire back side of the drivers side of my car. My daughter threw her cheese doodles in the air, I lost my corn chips and my dog peed all over the back seat. It was a night to remember! My downfall however is I have a lead foot!
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• United States
20 Mar 07
I don't think I'm the best driver. I love to drive fast just like the song "I can't drive 55." About a week ago I drove through a yellow light, it turned red so I ran a red light and I noticed there was a camera on the traffic signal. So I'm hoping it was only one of those monitoring cameras, I haven't seen a ticket yet. We do have those red light cameras around here. I learned to drive in CA when I was 14 and got a lot of tickets. I must be back on a roll again. I got a ticket back in September for not wearing a seatbelt, it was about $90.00. But I like to drive, even though I'm a menace on the road.
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