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0x077777 t1_j6mvjin wrote
I had to write this LPT down
Pink_Ruby_3 t1_j6mvesw wrote
Absolutely. Sign up for student driving school if you can afford it (check with your car insurance too - sometimes you can get a discount on your premium for a few months by completing driving school). I did one in-person class, and about one afternoon of studying for the written test. My driving course was completed in three behind-the-wheel sessions. The first session was to learn the basics. The second session was to learn how to navigate freeways, roundabouts, etc, and the third lesson was to teach tricky things like parallel parking. My driving school was partnered with my state’s dept of transportation, so my driving test was tacked onto my last driving lesson. The instructor didn’t even tell me when the test started, we were just driving around and he was having me do things and then he said “congrats you just passed your driving test.”
AnybodySeeMyKeys t1_j6mveq8 wrote
I always keep a small notebook with me. I was a little self-conscious about it at first and thought it was goofy. But it's crazy how many things I remember simply because I take the time to write it down.
[deleted] OP t1_j6mupcd wrote
behappysometimes t1_j6mumcl wrote
The first time I drove my instructor got out of the driver seat in the middle of 5 o’ clock traffic and had me take over. So, yes.
djbuttonup t1_j6muhpz wrote
Get in a car and drive as much as you can.
Go slow, stay alert, be prdictable.
If you do those three things you'll already be a better driver than 80% of people on the road.
valdemiro t1_j6mug0c wrote
I've got to remember to write this Life Pro Tip down later.
Fresh_Pomelo8842 t1_j6muf81 wrote
Reply to comment by itgoesdownandup in LPT request: How do I overcome the freedom and anxiety of having to begin a new day? by itgoesdownandup
Bring it up again when you go in next time.
Fresh_Pomelo8842 t1_j6muck1 wrote
TrumpsBoneSpur t1_j6mu0bn wrote
Reply to LPT: ALWAYS wear shoes on a ladder by [deleted]
If you have to get something that's on a high shelf and you can either jump up, or climb to get it, I'd choose the ladder
Quartz87 t1_j6mtz7c wrote
Yeah, happened to me last year. I was asleep, phone woke me up.. was groggy, not paying attention. Questioning a Capital One charge, but wanted me to confirm my six digit code, which right under says: We will never ask for this. Just wasn't in the headspace. Went back to sleep, two minutes later, wait a minute? Raced to the computer, still had money so I drained my bank account to my fathers. They managed to get like $190 out still, probably trying for more but I had a few holds from depositing money, lol. Live and learn. TD Bank was unsupportive so I closed my account with them.
dumpsterfire_account t1_j6mtl0k wrote
It really depends on the country. In the USA both the written and driving tests are easy so 28 days should be doable with practice and study, but in Germany or Australia 28 days wouldn’t be enough.
jakepaulfanxd t1_j6mtefx wrote
>A takeaway would be nice for dinner
>Get back to me in 24 hours
j1mmyB3000 t1_j6mte32 wrote
Get comfortable with the vehicle and controls ahead of time too if possible.
hadap123 t1_j6mt6tn wrote
28 days? You can learn in couple hours
NotTooDistantFuture t1_j6msm9p wrote
Remember what later?
JGSolorzano t1_j6msf7k wrote
This is dumb, I remember stuff just fine
[deleted] t1_j6msakw wrote
MadMunky5B5 t1_j6ms9qe wrote
Reply to LPT: when paying by card abroad, always choose to pay in local currency when given the choice because you will pay less! by deliciousprawns
>for €54 with my (British) debit card and was given the option to pay seemingly less in £ instead (£50). (£50 is roughly €57!).
Math is hard, eh?
Larkson9999 t1_j6mryo2 wrote
I learned how to drive well enough to get a perfect score on the test and then drive the first time across the country in a 27 foot moving van alone. I actually drove just five or six times beforehand and had less than three hours of practice.
You'll do fine. If 80 year old men who drive with their turn signal on at all times except when turning can keep their license, you can pass too.
keepthetips t1_j6mrseb wrote
Reply to LPT: when paying by card abroad, always choose to pay in local currency when given the choice because you will pay less! by deliciousprawns
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DRthrowawayMD6 t1_j6mrram wrote
Reply to comment by ASK_IF_IM_PENGUIN in LPT: Is it possible to learn how to drive in 28 days? by SuperDuperMarvel7
A video games isnt the worst replacement if they had longer than 28 days. Since I had been playing racing/driving games for years, i was a natural when I first started practicing driving at 14
[deleted] OP t1_j6mrivs wrote
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thorkun t1_j6mrfzl wrote
Reply to comment by Foodie1989 in LPT: Call your bank directly even if you sign up for fraud alerts by Foodie1989
Let's just say that only a stupid person would be spam/scamcalling from their own number, so spoofing numbers to appear as someone else is the bread and butter of their operations.
Mor_Hjordis t1_j6mvl0p wrote
Reply to LPT: Don't break out small or corner windows if you lock your keys in your car. by Bailmage
Use plungers, put them to your electrical window, slide down slowly.
https://youtu.be/60Ba9mm-W5k