Driving Lessons' First Time

Driving on the road for the first time!

What I learned today:

signal light on changing lanes,
then check thru side mirror if its clear to move
drive gear first before accelerator
and Neutral every stop at an intersection or I'll have 3 points deduction

As for the parking techniques:
right full turn, straighten up until the gray box on my shoulder,
R, right two turns until I see the round plant...(a bit tricky), point 2, side lines are parallel to the car
Another full turn to the left until I see the two white lines
D, two turns, b4 hit accelerator and back to straighten again.

Note: Where to start and hit accelerator on the hill.

Whew! Another first today. Three consecutive hour sessions in one day. First was turning and parking in the center's area. Then, a 20-minute-break before heading out to check out the first route, Course A. On the second wind, I was the one on the wheel. It turned out pretty okay except for some missed double checking, an unsure run for the signal light change and slight change lane after that because of an incoming vehicle from the other side. I need to work on my intersection turnings.

Last week, as I did my first hands-on and operational test almost right after, I didn't have to step on the accelerator. I had a only a very little idea on how much force should I use as I step on it. It was mostly turn right, turn left, headlight on and off, wiper on and off, seat belt, and starts and stops. I did enjoy and savored the feeling of holding the steering wheel that day.

It was the accelerator this time. I'm a little bit more familiar with the turn signals but I have to maintain 60 km/h a little longer and not idle at 40 km/h most of the time. After doing Course C the second time, I was almost a bit comfortable. I wasn't really nervous but I was totally apprehensive and almost hold my breath until I've come to a complete stop. I sure need some good air as I strongly breathe a deep sigh of relief every time I had to stop at a red light.

But now I need to catch some sleep so I can do my buritto wraps early morning before I head out to Korean classes tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I don't have to resort to gimbap again just to survive.

I can only thank God for every little thing that I am slowly accomplishing each day and keeping us safe. Nights!