How I did it:

*  Got a GPS:   
With it, I can keep hands on wheel, and if
I get lost, it finds my way again.  It helps me know what lane to be in
when I'm unsure.  I feel safe with it, when in a new area.

*  I realized roads are just lines to follow.  That's really it. : 
Even that big mass of road "loops" are just lines to follow.  I follow them and that's it.  I remind myself that if I picked those road loops apart, they don't even run into each other.  They just look like monsters. :)

*  I stay aware: 
Staying aware is easier than I thought.  The more I drive, the more I know what to be aware of.

* I know it's better to be safe than sorry: 
If unsure of
what lane to be in, or what road to take, I take comfort in knowing I
can always turn around and get the right one.  It's ok.   Also, I know
always have brakes.  Just because it's a road, it's not illegal to slow
down drastically if something appears dangerous.

*  I don't allow impatient drivers to pressure me:
If I think
it is unsafe for me to take a right-on-red at the moment, the car
behind me could honk until the cows came home for all I care.

*  Drive:  
As they say, practice makes progress.

Resources: TomTom ONE GPS, my Dad

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Oct 19, 2008, 04:29AM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers