How To Drive Centered In Your Lane - "FunnelVision" + Other Helpful Tips!

[@reagan1595]

Thank goodness for people like you who actually identify problems and then explain actionable things to do to fix them. Seems like competent driving instructors are a rarity.

[@HowSkills]

I always hope my videos do actually help somebody become a better, safer driver.

[@umutesijosiane1822]

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[@AliJoanPlans]

These videos and others helped me get over my anxiety and pass my test today for the first time with only 3 minors 🎉

[@HowSkills]

Great job and congratulations! You did great on your test! KZbin is a great resource for learning a lot of things.

[@AliJoanPlans]

@@HowSkills thank you so much for your videos and great explanation

[@GmaGpaAdventures]

@@AliJoanPlans You’re welcome, and thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@orionnebula8872]

So I had my first instructor lesson today, and the instructior kept yelling at me and I didn’t like it. This video is 20 times better than him. Thank you

[@HowSkills]

I'm sorry you got stuck with that kind of instructor. Yelling doesn't help, and just breaks your concentration.

[@MaximisePurposeSpiritual-in1uu]

I know exactly what you mean. I had the same issue and had to go elsewhere which was a little better but still not good enough as these videos on here.

[@ednanicole-20]

I’m a beginner driver and I struggle to stay on my lane whilst driving. I get scared when i see other cars approaching my lane from behind. I also struggle to stay in the center of my lane. I’ll try what you said in the video but please give me tips on how to fix these issues.

[@naa5249]

1:25 Hand Positions 1:48 3:19 Funnel vision , 3:56 Looking far Ahead in your lane 5:18 Reference point

[@oluwaseunpopoola3032]

Thanks, the ehrmantraut voice is soothing

[@HowSkills]

Lol! I keep trying to do the best Mike I can!

[@elizabethdegroot89]

The part about reference points is ingenious. Quite possibly the most helpful advice I’ve ever heard

[@inyobill]

Of course, good advice and instruction. I center in my lane, if appropriate. Often, especially driving in the narrow, obstructed roads here in Germany, it makes sense not to center. Driving in the states, I adjust my position in my lane also based on conditions. If I am approaching a vehicle that is wandering in their lane, and it is clear away from their lane, I have no problem shifting my position away from them to provide maximum air betyween me and them. If you can't see past the vehicle ion front of you, you're following too close.

[@HowSkills]

Very good observations and advice! I’ve been driven by others in Germany, but never had the opportunity to drive there myself. I hope to some day though!

[@inyobill]

@@HowSkills I'm sure your firends briefed you on the laws specific here. The rules are just similar enough to get you in trouble if you're not aware of the specifics. California doesn't have a reciprocal agreement with Germany, so we were not able to exchange our California licences for German. After taking the training, we decided that the reciprocal agreements are not good ideas.

[@elevatorfan125]

I have seen drivers ride down the middle of the road when there is no center line on a 2 lane road. You need to make sure that you stay on your side of the road on an undivided 2 lane road if it is a 2 way street

[@inyobill]

Weird that it makes sense to post that advice. Sigh.

[@PrettyPipi]

I did fail my first road test today, I had trouble staying on lane and making smooth turns. Thanks for this video, as it would be so helpful.

[@HowSkills]

Sorry that happened to you, but with practice, I know you can do it. And don’t dwell on not passing this time. Move on from it, and concentrate on preparing for your next test. You know…the one where you pass with flying colors!

[@gisellelawrence2367]

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[@chiefmalkallam5674]

Great video as always, love the in depth way you explain no matter how “Simple” something is

[@HowSkills]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I’m afraid I tend to over-explain sometimes!

[@nolackj6682]

⁠@@HowSkillsthat can be great, it gives a deeper explanation.

[@AT-bd6hm]

Omg I have watched so many videos o how to stay centered. Some with millions of views and this is the one that gave the perfect explanation. Your illustrations on the 3 lines and to find a place in the car that is centered is amazing. Thank you so much. How this video gets millions on views

[@leonaadeea]

do you have any tips for reducing anxiety while driving? i get fatigued easily even from short drives from it

[@HowSkills]

To reduce anxiety whiIe driving, first be sure you're physically as comfortable as you can be. Always make sure your seat is comfortably adjusted, so that you aren't stretching your feet/legs to reach the pedals, or your arms aren't fully extended just to reach the steering wheel. Your wrists should be able to rest on top of the steering wheel when you're in your driving position with your seatbelt on. On long trips on the highway/interstate with extended stretches of open road with few vehicles around, I've seen others recommend that you drive with your hands down in the 8 and 4 position. That way, there's less strain on your hands from reaching up higher on the wheel. Of course, return your hands to 9 and 3 when passing other vehicles, or when you're in heavy traffic, or exiting or entering the roadway. To reduce anxiety, put soothing music on, or for some people, no music at all is better, or a podcast or an audiobook is more relaxing. Leave yourself a cushion of safety around you by not following too closely behind other vehicles. Don't speed, and if it's nighttime, don't overdrive your headlights. Again, give yourself that cushion of safety by not going so fast that you have very little time to react if you suddenly see something in your headlights in the middle of your lane. I'm sure others could add to what I've said, and give you some better ideas, and I hope they do that in the comments. Take care, and thank you for even asking this question.

[@barbaramayer5182]

Thanks for the reminder, pray before driving every time. Crazy drivers on the Thanks for the reminder to pray before every drive. Crazy drivers out there.

[@samirhamza7804]

Don't clench hard on steering wheel, set and let your back relax on the seat, stay in the right lane and drive slow and don't think about others cars behind you they can always overtake you if they wanna run, make your eye vision to be wide don't just look at the lane infront of your car hood, if you drive MT car no need to press on clutch everytime you wanna slow down the car and push brakes and at the end it's okay to make small mistakes we all do even drivers with many years experience still do small mistakes. Or forget all what I said and just go drive in Egypt for a while you will be professional dtiver and fear nothing :D

[@Lily-ih9fo]

I am a new driver and other than all the useful advice here, something that I've found very helpful is just breathing, taking deep and slow breaths whenever I feel anxious while driving. This was a tip from one of my driving instructors and it helps every time. I hope this helps! I too pray every time I drive! But I'm very positive and hopeful this is just a stage and I will overcome it as soon as I'm ready. We have to be kind to ourselves, we are doing our best. Good luck!

[@janewangari3495]

👏👏amazing bt my biggest problem is about reversing as as a new driver advise me if me if u dont mind pleas

[@rooroo9216]

5:45 I’ve just started learning and that’s exactly what I started doing right off the bat, but on the other side (UK roads). I just prefer using reference points. I was also lining the door handles up when I was doing my cockpit wing mirror checks, but having the back door handle slightly in a bit from the front one

[@HowSkills]

I often use a section of my driver’s side windshield wiper as a reference, and whatever works best for you is what you should go with.

[@colinjava8447]

I just visualize a line going down the centre of the lane and position myself just to the right of it (uk driver here). I think being a nervous driver whilst learning can help, at least for me, cause I always have both hands on the wheel (car is automatic) and I never take my eyes off the road. If I need to press a button, I won't do it in one go, I'll get my finger near the button first, then eyes on the road, then I'll glance back to the button and press it, this is much safer than taking your eyes off the road for the entire duration of the button press.

[@sarahruthsdayoff]

Thank you for sharing how to keep on the center of the road.

[@KatiesDreamShinies]

Can you make a video for controlling speeds and learning how far to stop in snow or icy conditions?

[@HowSkills]

I will put that on my list! Thank you for the suggestion…that’s a good one.

[@Raven_704]

thanks ill try this tomorrow with my instructor because i keep drifting off the lanes and my instructor keeps telling me stay centered

[@HowSkills]

Best of luck for you tomorrow, and I hope the video helped. It’s one of those things that will get easier for you with time and practice.

[@julianipeterson2736]

I m struggling drive on centre, and thats reason failed on my driving test. Thank u for your tutorial video,hopefully i ll pass my test soon,

[@idkidk2573]

Did you do it?

[@julianipeterson2736]

@@idkidk2573 ...unfortunately..i m failed for the 2nd test. I wasn't stop when police car with emergency light as i was staring focus driving front direction. I m so sad as i ve been silly

[@idkidk2573]

@@julianipeterson2736 Don't worry, keep practicing I know you will get it.

[@khansandra]

Thank you so much for this insightful lesson Sir!!!

[@charitkondepati8652]

Wow. Really informative. Thank you for making these.

[@robo1989]

What a man you are! Great explanations man!!!!

[@HowSkills]

Thanks! I hope it helped!

[@PatupeTiani]

Great piece.Thanks

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome - good to hear from you!

[@Sista8032]

Thank you so much, we appreciate the videos 😊

[@HowSkills]

And I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos!

[@juliawalker2061]

Thank you so much.. lately I have been panicking on country roads

[@HowSkills]

Country roads are more challenging when you are constantly meeting other cars coming at you in the opposite lane. It's easy to be distracted by them, but keep your focus on your lane as much as possible, and this would be a good case of when it would be good to have figured out ahead of time what part of your car, inside on the dash, or outside on the hood, lines up with the right side of the road. You can figure this out by pulling into the end of a parking spot (a spot out of the way of most traffic) so that you can see the lines of the space on either side. Make sure you are centered in the parking space, and then sit in your normal driving position. Look for something on your dash/hood/windshield wiper/mirror that lines up with the line on the right side, and this would be what you would line up with the edge of the country road to know that you're roughly centered on the road. But of course, you wouldn't constantly be looking at this spot, just glancing at it occasionally if you aren't sure you're centering correctly as you drive. Over time, you'll just get used to being able to look ahead and being able to instinctively stay centered.

[@Bryonmccane25]

Thank you so much for the driving tips 😊

[@bellebelle689]

Thank you sooooooo much!

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome…I hope it helped!

[@richarddury1]

This advice is very useful when driving through narrow lanes between stone houses in Italy: stop looking at those dangerous walls and look ahead (while praying you're not going to have to reverse for an oncoming car, or if so that you meet a local who's a whizz ar reversing!)

[@oneproductionman]

I find it easier for me to keep centered when I look strait on the road while keeping the lines (usually the left) on the corner of my peripheral vision. If the lines geeting too close on my center or vision or getting off my peripheral, that means Iam straying from the center.

[@sweetdoll6641]

thank you sir!!!

[@HowSkills]

You're very welcome, and I hope it helped you out!

[@Mossle33]

My high school senior superlative was “worst driver”, I think it’s time I practice some more

[@dwadwadawd3998]

How do yall find empty parking lots, they're always busy even on the weekends in my area, I know it'd probably be best to practice on busier roads to get the real feel of it etc but me personally I'd like to get the hang of it before going on busier roads so i can ace it every time

[@HowSkills]

I have used empty parking lots early in the morning before businesses open. I have used an overflow parking lot for an event center, and I have used a school parking lot on the weekends. But, I know that not everyone has access to spaces like that. I do think it's a good idea to practice in an area like that if you can find one, at least to start with, and until you get comfortable with certain procedures.

[@neelshah8908]

Amazing, thank you so much

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and thank you for taking the time to watch it. I hope it helped.

[@ireenmwaba8622]

Thanks so much very helpful.

[@gaynellebeckles1329]

Many thanks for your help with this.

[@HowSkills]

You’re very welcome, and I appreciate your taking the time to watch it!

[@liannebenn2097]

I was taught to keep bearer the curb. If a car coming from the opposite direction swerves a bit into your side that gives you a safer position.

[@basharaasabeh3487]

thank you so very much!! that was very helpful

[@simonothieno7440]

Thanks so much and you earn my follow cos of this important tips

[@wirefoam247]

Yay.. thanks for that center point idea sir

[@HowSkills]

I hope it helped, and thanks for watching!

[@carolinewambui5286]

Thanks for the pointers!

[@HowSkills]

You bet! No problem.

[@maiup]

Thanks for the tips, it's a problem for me when switch from small car to suv.

[@thomassciurba5323]

Blind spot mirrors are great for seeing actual lane position. Also I never liked 9 and 3. I like left hand at 12 or 8. At 12 it becomes a reference point. At 8 it is a nice place to cruise. The right hand is only used for tricky maneuvers but mostly for fiddling with the radio.

[@ileriayobiobaku]

Thank you very much for this tip. I have been struggling with keeping my lane as a learner driver. I other point pont is to keep practise, will get better

[@friendlystonepeople]

So just to clarify, when on a curved road, I should be looking ahead somewhere at the centre of the curve? Some people say to look at the interior of the curve, Can you clarify?

[@HowSkills]

I prefer looking more towards the center of the lane. I might compromise and say look somewhere between the center and the interior of the curve, particularly on curves turning to the right. Studies show we tend to steer in the direction of where we're looking, and if we're looking at the very interior of the curve, we'll tend to steer more to the inside or shoulder of the road. I like to look a little ways out ahead with my vision focused on the center area of the road to help keep my vehicle going down the middle of the road, instead of tending to drive on the edge of the road.

[@stargl7456]

Why didn't I see this video before. Just the thing I needed..

[@AlComedyy]

So simple thanks sir since I got my vehicle from the dealer ship a police immediately stopped me but gave me warning told me to turn my signal on and stop moving right to left

[@HowSkills]

Glad you just got a warning and not a ticket! And it takes a while to get used to how a new vehicle handles. You’ll get used to it, and then no more police will stop you.

[@momsta]

Im learning how to drive and this video helps me. Thank you 😊

[@MunkhboldBatbold-d8f]

thank you i will practice and become confident driver

[@HowSkills]

All the best to you!

[@smijilchirayil2431]

Very helpful 🎉

[@yanamiakshyla8498]

Thank you so much for this video! I am a beginner driver, and I found these tips very helpful :)

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and I’m glad to hear it helped!

[@violetta9256]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@kingorora6818]

thank you....that was very helpfull

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear that, and thank you for taking the time to watch it!

[@josephmigila]

thank you

[@Hypnotized81]

Great advice... Look where you want to go...🙄🤦 Just keep your left leg at the center of your lane. That's how you stay centered.

[@arvindsinku3416]

This is very helpful! 🎉🎉

[@CraftyCuriosity]

This is my current struggle learning how to drive

[@HowSkills]

It's a very common struggle, and believe me, it will get easier with time and experience. Hang in there!

[@Marlene_2016]

thank sir,i passed my driving test today ur videos helped me a lot😊

[@observingrogue7652]

Thank you.

[@HowSkills]

No problem...you're very welcome.

[@User509.]

Preciate it OG💪🏾💯

[@jeffreyroylopez733]

Thank you so much.

[@Sadia_AustralianJourneys]

thanks heaps for this

[@HowSkills]

You're welcome! I hope it helped.

[@laa8102]

I prefer the 8 and 4 positions in nearly every situation.

[@mariusklos9987]

Thank you for your advice, good man

[@jayamon-ne2dv]

Thank you, new subscriber here

[@HowSkills]

I appreciate it…glad to have you!

[@mereiam]

Bless you sir

[@marytere32]

Awesome tips

[@drivelogy]

Thanks ur video is informative and helpful.

[@kamonpornperdrix7562]

thank very much

[@MakkerDon]

if you dont sit in the center of your vehicle, then looking in the center of the road you are not centered but of to one side, your first point only works for vehicles were you sit in the center of the vehicle

[@giorgish.2932]

Thank you boss Very helpful 👍

[@AbdifatahJama-r9s]

Thanks a lot.

[@Myreturnjourney]

Thank you Sir. This was very helpful

[@NoSc0pe78yearsago]

This was a big fault on my driving test that I failed the first time, examiner had me go down a narrow road with no lines painted & I was driving in the middle when it was actually a two way street she had to tell me to move to the right🤦🏼‍♂️

[@shyamkalasunwar9917]

Please make a video on reverse in the corner.

[@Xirb_4]

Thanks

[@yaredethio2200]

Thank you so much 👌

[@waqaskhan6000]

thanks sir

[@Usaefectivomantentúlibertad]

Buenos consejos pero si no hay lineas?

[@HowSkills]

Si no hay líneas, entonces buscaría un punto de referencia en su automóvil que se alineara con el borde de la carretera. A menudo será una mancha en el capó o una parte del limpiaparabrisas.

[@josiew.8383]

Driving everyday helps with practice. I let my husband drive everywhere for years and I lost practice

[@-skylar-2198]

I need a driving instructor Sir, and i choose you.ohio here.thank you

[@pv.unmesh3203]

Thanks ❤

[@manahil8236]

I like this most useful video

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear that, and thanks for watching!

[@ClifordKarira]

Thanks Sir❤

[@ajaraabubakar6986]

This helps❤

[@hshs9335]

مرحبا ممكن شرح كيفية معرفة قياس الجهة اليمنى من السيارة...مع الشكر

[@yassinechouaf2161]

Thank you so much guys please Don’t forget like

[@AozaVerba]

Tnx..❤❤❤❤

[@cantsay]

I wish i could get my husband to watch this. When he drives he slowly swerves back and forth. It took me a ehilr to figure it out, but he is focusing right infront of his bumper. Ive tried to nudge that he should foxus farther up the road, but I dont want to nag so said it once and let it lay... back and forth...back and forth....

[@HowSkills]

That's about all you can do...suggest he do something different, and leave it at that if he won't. Maybe someday he'll make the change.

[@BobBob-eh5sb]

And if you’re looking down at your phone it’s a crap shoot as to which way you’ll go.

[@xHadesStamps]

Yup. One reason not to do that.

[@barbaramayer5182]

Stealing grips have to be changed periodically to avoid going numb

[@leoseries]

My car has a steering wheel that is designed to be used at 10 to 2.

[@HowSkills]

Yes, some are just designed like that!

[@xHadesStamps]

Most I’ve been in are.

[@alrizo1115]

Usually, if your steering wheel is at the center of both lines, you're centered

[@theofidelis5214]

I have driven class today

[@jacquelinemoultrie689]

I get nervous when I see another car turn in the same lane I'm in

[@HowSkills]

That will get better with time and more driving experience, but I know that can be a hard thing to get used to. Try to keep a safe distance between you and the other vehicle at all times, and if somebody pulls into the lane too close in front of you, slow down to increase that distance. Take care!

[@kidistzewdu8271]

🎉

[@userOmi-sensei]

Ok brain let’s work together and the Anxiety say hey don’t forget me.

[@slinkymae]

It really sucks that I have to learn all this by scouring to internet by myself instead of just being taught by my instructor who just reprimands me without actually teaching me how to do it correctly.

[@HowSkills]

Sorry you had an instructor like that…you deserved better. Glad you haven’t let that stop you from learning what you want to know. Keep it up!

[@katritter6482]

So that is why cars used to have hood Ornaments?!?!?!

[@HowSkills]

Hey, could be!

[@yetundefavour4585]

This is so informative, thanks a bunch for this, I hope it helps with my driving lessons😊. Those instructors won’t give you detailed explanations as this, yet, you have to pay them hugely😏, he just keeps telling me stay centred, which I’m finding it difficult to do🙁

[@NkechiChukwuma-n1x]

My challenge is to control the steering wheel