Thoughts After My 2nd Day Of Driving

"M-Powwerr Drives a Ford" (straight6fun) 08/14/2014 at 22:29 • Filed to: None

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The 2012 CRV drives better than you'd think...it will also take sharp turns at 35mph!

So I was driving and my Dad told me to turn but wait until he told me to...so I am listening to him and forgot to brake, so I'm like 'shit' and sharply turn, tires squealing, I was talking with my dad later and he said most people wouldn't have been able to complete a turn that sharp at that speed and would've ended up in the ditch.

It's not like I have been doing weeny driving...I've been busy highways at busy times...my ass is sore from being clenched for part of it. However, for my 2nd day as a driver I feel I have done well. (most people in my driver's ed class haven't been on the road yet, and I've been on busy highways!)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:33

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Just wait til your first snow drive. It's the most fun.

Dealkiller the Very Tired > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:34

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Wait, you've been driving for just 2 days?

Yikes, I'm old.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:35

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Are you on your Permit or are you actually licensed? I've been on highways but nothing busy yet.

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/14/2014 at 22:35

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permit

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:36

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Welcome to the club of permitted drivers!

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/14/2014 at 22:36

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oh yea...the CRV will drift, if the AWD allows

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/14/2014 at 22:37

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We have been permitted to drive!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:44

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Oh it's a glorious feeling, no more do we long of being able to control the car, no more must we be just a passenger (occasionally). WE ARE DRIVERS!

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/14/2014 at 22:48

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Agreed!

The feeling of driving (even just a Honda CUV) is amazing, being someone who wants to leave town for something better, driving is what's going to get me to my future and my life.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:52

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The Impreza is an amazing car to drive also. Just being able to drive is a great feeling, although I've yet to find that perfect seating position that's comfortable enough for my legs. I have long legs so I can't be really close to the wheel but also don't want to be in the back seat either.

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/14/2014 at 22:54

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I find I have to tilt the seat (power seats FTW) and telescope the steering wheel for me to be comfortable

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 22:58

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I have to move the wheel up a bit and move the seat back. Sometimes I feel too close othertimes too far back. I just have to get that position right. If I'm too close my ankle begins to get sore from being at a weird angle.

M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 08/14/2014 at 23:20

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I play around with my seating position too, I haven't found a perfect spot yet...this is also not my car, so I'm not too worried. I would be if it was what I would be stuck driving, because I have little interest DDing a Crossover, and the back support doesn't work just right for me

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 23:22

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It's my mom's car anyway but when I drive I usually do at least an hour so I like to be comfortable but I can deal with it. I'll have to find that perfect position once I buy my own car though.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/14/2014 at 23:47

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As someone who got his car today, and has had his license for exactly a week, I say congrats! here's to many more miles of safe and fun driving!
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M-Powwerr Drives a Ford > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 08/15/2014 at 11:21

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Thanks!

How do you like the GLI?

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/15/2014 at 13:16

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like is an understatement. I love my GLI! It combines the smoothness that I'm used to in the Jetta with the low-down torque-y power of the GTI, a perfect combination I feel.

I just gotta get used to it, like you gotta get used to the car you'll be buying once you're fully licensed!

N/A POWAAAHH > M-Powwerr Drives a Ford 08/15/2014 at 15:12

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When I started driving, little bit more than 3 years ago (Jeez, didn't realize it was so long), my parents would always tell me I took corners too fast. Haven't had an issue yet! Never squealed tires though.