Trouble when driving often starts from events happening away from your lane or around your car. It’s like a stone dropped into water, creating spreading ripples.
Imagine parked cars along the right side of the road.
People are getting in and out of these parked cars.
Vehicles in the right lane, next to the parked cars, need to move left in their lane.
We are driving in the adjacent lane, often called the passing lane, right beside these right-lane cars, which are next to the parked cars with doors opening and people getting in and out.
Spotting the car beside us encroaching on our space is too late. Many new or inattentive drivers respond at this moment, while others may not respond at all, causing collisions that damage the right side of your car.
Understanding this chain of events and noticing the ripple effect from the parked cars on the far right is crucial. The series of parked cars, doors opening, right-lane cars moving into your lane means you need to move too.
This requires a broad vision, including both sides of the road and even the sidewalks.
Experience is needed to recognize these chains of events and adjust for them early.
How much of the law does your driving instructor help you with? We present over 100 specific traffic laws to each client during our driving lessons.
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