Comments on: 7 Common Mistakes New Driving Students Commit https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/ Writings By a Driving Instructor With 40+ Years Teaching Experience Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:42:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cikgu Yap https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-14749 Fri, 13 May 2011 13:06:18 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-14749 In reply to Keith.

It all boils down to the fact that your instructor has instructed you incorrectly.

]]> By: Keith https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-14562 Sun, 08 May 2011 11:36:25 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-14562 In reply to hey.

I also faced the same problem. During learning, I just release the clutch without stepping on the accelerator. This is just fine for my instructor’s car. I did this for the following 4 lessons and the QTI test. However, during the actual driving test, when I tried to do what I usually did, the engine of the car died off when the clutch was raised slowly! This scared the hell out of me! I was so nervous and I tried a second attempt. And I came out the same as the first attempt. I was so scared then I remembered about my instructor saying stepping on the accelerator. I tried it and the car finally moved. Well, it is sad to say that I failed my test and I am going to resit it tomorrow. I really hope that I will remember using the accelerator during start up because the 3 point turn won’t tolerate any engine dies off!

]]> By: hey https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-10952 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:51:10 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-10952 In reply to teo.

My problem is exactly the same as yours. I thought i was the only one in this world who got this kind of problem, lol

]]> By: Cikgu Yap https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-8337 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:05:45 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-8337 In reply to teo.

The second instructor appears to be a better instructor. Regards the correct way of holding the steering, your instructor should adopt the 10 and 2 method. The instructor should constantly observe your hands and correct them from time to time if its wrong.

Unfortunately, neither of your instructors seem to be able to instill confidence in you. This is indeed sad. Regarding accelerator, a student should be advised to step on the accelerator first and ensure that the engine is audibly heard for at least 2 seconds. Step number 2 is to then leave the clutch 50% and control the other 50% until the car move. With this method, the vehicle will unlikely to stall.

]]> By: teo https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-8291 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:20:15 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-8291 Cikgu Yap very informative blog you have here.i have completed the KPP, passed the Computer Test and completed the 6hr (3h class and 3hr practical learning about car controls, stereng, gear and also the parking, uphill & downhill, 3 point turn. actually my replacement instructor wants me to go out to the roads in today’s lesson but after seeing how i did in the institute circuit he decides its better not to go out into the roads. after teaching almost 1hr, he feels that he had no patience in teaching me who was a slow learner and pass back me to my actual instructor. He found that i had problem with stereng control (keeps on outside the line), my hands keeps on bersilang,and also with gear controls.also my hands were rather slow in turning the stereng.when my actual instructor took over he was more patient than the replacement instructor and I did a few uphill and downhill practice, 3 point turn and parking. with this kind of progress i dont see myself getting a driving license in the near future and Im kind of scared!the instructor states that need to press on the accelerator rather than release the clutch slowly to move the car in certain situations.
Cikgu Yap I also wish to ask when is the time to move by releasing slowly clutch and when should use accelerator. I know in straight road, we press on the accelerator a bit and changes the gear, but how about a short straight road with a small turn?
and can you give tips on how to control the stereng after making a turn so that it wont go out from the lane.
Thanks and sorry if i have too many questions, there is still a lot i have to learn

]]> By: Cikgu Yap https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-5859 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:02:04 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-5859 In reply to Sarah.

It’s normal to feel nervous. Anyway, do the best you can. Drive carefully. Try to commit the least mistakes as possible. Leave the rest to luck.

]]> By: Cikgu Yap https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-5827 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:05:33 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-5827 In reply to driving lessons solihull.

Thank you for reminding about signal lights usage. It can lead to dangerous situations too.

]]> By: Sarah https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-5820 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:35:50 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-5820 I am holding a “L” license and I am scared thinking about the test. Sometimes, we don’t do these mistakes while learning. It is on that test day that we might actually do these mistakes, being too scared.

]]> By: Cikgu Yap https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-5810 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:21:32 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-5810 In reply to Edy.

Try sending your license back. Ask your family members to help you.

]]> By: driving lessons solihull https://driving-school.com.my/driving-schools/7-common-mistakes-new-driving-student-commits/comment-page-1/#comment-5795 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:40:23 +0000 http://driving-school.com.my/?p=2805#comment-5795 People make simple mistakes like those you wrote on your blog. Another thing is that they sometimes forget using their signal lights and turning it off.

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