Philadelphia's Future Drivers Forum
A community forum for learner drivers to discuss and ask questions about driving maneuvers and proper techniques, the rules of the road, test preparations and practice, tips for taking the learner's permit and driver's license tests, and more.
Recent Questions
When slowing down, where should my gaze be?
I am a learner driver and I am looking for some pointers and tips on how to feel more comfortable while driving. One thing I wanted to know in particular is where I am supposed to look while I slow down my car. Asked a year ago
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Should I go to driving school?
If I have someone that can teach me how to drive at home, is there any use in going to driving school? Is there anything that driving schools offer that private instruction doesn't? Asked a year ago
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Are there benefits to learning in a driving school?
Does learning to drive at a driving school have any particular benefits over learning privately? If so, could anyone tell me what these benefits are? I am trying to decide which avenue I should take. Asked a year ago
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How does the first lesson at a driving school go?
I am going to have my first lesson in driving school sometime this week and was wondering what my expectations should be. Is it a lot to take in on the first session or is it manageable?Asked a year ago
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Am I allowed to drive through the yellow traffic light?
Are you ever allowed to drive through a yellow light? What exactly is the rule regarding traffic lights?Asked a year ago
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In PA, is it possible to use my own car for driving lessons?
I would feel more comfortable if I was able to use my own car for my driving lessons. Does anyone know if this is a possibility at all, or if I have to use the instructor's vehicle? Asked a year ago
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Is it cheaper to have driving lessons in your own car?
Does it cost more if I do my driving lessons in my instructor's car or my own? Asked a year ago
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When parallel parking, what should I use as my reference points?
I know that the easiest way to parallel park is to use reference points to make sure your car is in the right place, but I don't know what the reference points are. What should line up with what?Asked a year ago
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What should I do if there is an emergency vehicle behind me?
If I am at the front of the queue and the light is red, what should I do? I know I need to let the emergency vehicle pass but if the light is red can I still move out of the way?Asked a year ago
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Will I fail my driving test if I use traffic-aware cruise control in my model 3?
I have been learning how to drive comfortably on the highway in a Tesla model 3. I've noticed that the car uses traffic-aware cruise control to keep me at a safe distance behind the cars ahead of me. I've been using it to calculate the distance between cars. Will I fail my road test if it engages automatically during the test?Asked 3 months ago
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