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Before you drive for the first time, make sure you learn all the driving-related tasks that might come up when you are behind the wheel. Being prepared for these possibilities will reduce some of the worry and uncertainty about driving. These tasks should include:  Pumping gas Changing a tire Jump starting a car Adding windshield washer fluid . Before you drive, learn as much as you can about the vehicle you will be driving so you can feel in control. Read the car manual to learn about the car’s features, where things are located, and how things can be operated. Sit in the driver’s seat and find all the basic controls, such as the lights, blinker, horn, and pedals. To reduce your anxiety about driving for the first time, ask your friends and family to tell you about the first time they drove. Ask them if they felt nervous about the experience, and how they dealt with it. Request advice for how to best handle your first time driving. To save yourself undue stress while you are driving, plan out a route before getting behind the wheel. Choose areas that you are comfortable with and know very well. Aim for streets that have minimal traffic so that you can drive carefully without dealing with impatient drivers.

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Learn driving-related tasks. Learn about your car Ask friends and family for stories and advice. Plan out your route.