{"id":666,"date":"2020-11-24T21:03:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T21:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/stop23\/?p=666"},"modified":"2023-11-29T12:48:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T12:48:28","slug":"tips-for-navigating-the-highway-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stop23.ca\/blog\/tips-for-navigating-the-highway-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Navigating the Highway for the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Getting your driver\u2019s or learner\u2019s permit can be one of the most exciting things. You\u2019re closer to being able to drive yourself places and see the fun of driving. However, there are some parts of driving for the first time that can be scary. One of these moments is driving on the highway. We understand that the highway can seem stressful, so we\u2019re here to help. Below, we have listed some tips for navigating the highway for the first time. Check them out to help tackle this obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Tips to reduce anxiety about driving on the highway as a new driver                                                                                                                                       <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Practice at the right time of day. <\/strong>Before driving regularly on the highway, it\u2019s a good idea to go out and practice. The best time to practice is when the highway is during the day when there aren\u2019t as many other drivers on the road. It\u2019s also a good idea to choose a clear and sunny day.<\/li>
  2. Start out in the right lane.<\/strong> Before you venture on to the center or left lanes, it\u2019s a good idea to get used to the highway in the right lane. This lane will help you avoid changing lanes before you are comfortable and avoid having to go faster than you are comfortable going.<\/li>
  3. Keep more space between vehicles when driving and changing lanes.<\/strong> Due to the higher speeds on highways, it is a good idea to keep at least four to six seconds distance from the vehicle in front of you. It\u2019s also good to follow this rule when changing lanes to avoid a collision. Make sure you also check every mirror and blind spot before changing lanes.<\/li>
  4. Stay calm and level-headed. <\/strong>While driving can be stressful, keeping a level head will help you to take driving seriously. If you are cut off, brush it off instead of engaging in road rage. Remember that no driver is perfect, no matter how long they have been driving. Keeping calm can also help you to maneuver traffic and avoid collisions.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    While you may be using a parent\u2019s car currently to practice driving, we hope that you visit Stop23 Auto Sales for a used vehicle<\/a> when you are ready to purchase your own vehicle. We offer a variety of vehicles including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and minivans. Feel free to reach out to our sales team to learn more about our selection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Getting your driver\u2019s or learner\u2019s permit can be one of the most exciting things. You\u2019re closer to being able to drive yourself places and see the fun of driving. However, there are some parts of driving for the first time that can be scary. One of these moments is driving on the highway. We understand […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n