Ibrahim Onerli
Driving Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (31)
How to
Drive Manual
The basic concepts of starting and shifting through the gears is a manageable process for just about anyone. To drive a manual, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the clutch, become comfortable with the gearstick, ...
How to Reverse Into a Parking Space Like a Pro
Whether you're taking your driver's test or you've been driving for years, there are plenty of great reasons to learn to back into a parking spot. The biggest reason is ''safety''—a 2020 study found that a full 90% of ...
How to
Adjust Seating to the Proper Position While Driving
Driving with your seat adjusted properly will make you more comfortable and safe. There are different ways you can adjust your seat, like moving it toward or away from the steering wheel, changing the incline of the back...
How to Parallel Park: Tips & Tricks for Smooth Parking
A beginner’s guide to parking between 2 carsYou’re circling the block, looking for parking spots, but all you can find is parallel parking on the street. No biggie: you’ve got this. But if you’re still feeling a ...
How to
Steer Your Car
Hollywood movie images are full of horrible demonstrations of how to steer a car. No doubt this is because safe steering techniques are visually less dramatic. Keeping both hands on the wheel and keeping both eyes on the...
How to Properly Use Your Turn Signals on the Road
Learn when and how to use your turn signals effectively Your turn signals, or “blinkers,” are lights on either side of your vehicle, and they’re important for communicating where you’re going to other drivers. U...
How to
Find Your Car
It’s a familiar feeling—you parked your car, walked back to where you thought it was, and couldn’t find it. It happens to everyone, but the most important part of finding your car is staying calm. There are phone a...
How to
Stop at a STOP Sign
A stop sign is used to control traffic and is usually found at road intersections. Stop signs instruct drivers about the right-of-way and ensure proper notice is taken to avoid accidents. Standard stop signs are red octa...
How to
Drive a Car in Reverse Gear
Driving in reverse can be intimidating to inexperienced and seasoned drivers alike. Because the wheels you use to steer are in front of you as you move backwards and your vision is obscured by the vehicle, backing up ca...
How to
Shift a Manual Transmission
Driving a manual car may seem daunting because of the added pedal and shifter, but you can easily manage the vehicle with a little practice. The clutch and shifter help you shift gears either up or down and are relativel...
How to
Drive Smoothly with a Manual Transmission
If you’re new to driving a manual transmission, or a stick shift as it’s commonly referred to, it can seem scary. It can also feel uncomfortable as you learn to transition between gears and you feel the vehicle shake...
How to
Drive Uphill
Driving uphill can be tough, especially if the slope is steep. In particular, if you drive a manual, you might have problems with stalling or rolling backwards. Shifting to a lower gear is the key to delivering power to ...
How to
Park on a Hill
When you park a car on a steep hill, gravity works against you. If you don't take the proper precautions, the vehicle could roll downhill, could damage property and potentially hurt or even kill people. First and foremos...
How to
Use the Center Turning Lane
At some point or another, you’re going to have to make a left turn while you’re driving. Luckily, there’s a whole lane dedicated to helping you do just that. Whether you’re an experienced driver or a newbie, it�...
Brake Checking: Why It Happens & What to Do about It
Learn what brake-checking is, why it's illegal, and why drivers still do it Brake-checking is a form of aggressive driving in which a driver suddenly applies their brakes, forcing the car behind them to swerve or brake t...
How to Start a Manual Car on a Hill: Steep Hill Driving Tips
If you drive a car with a manual transmission, getting started on a hill can be a little intimidating. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to start on a hill once you’ve practiced a few times, and you can always pull the h...
How to
Be a Better Driver
Drifting around tight turns while burning rubber is definitely cool in an action movie, but in reality, being a great driver is all about avoiding the need for high-risk maneuvers. If you’re looking to become the best ...
How to
Start and Stop a Manual Car
Starting or stopping the engine of a manual car is a little tricky for first time manual drivers as it is not as simple as an automatic car. The path to being able to drive a stick shift (manual) car begins with learning...
How to
Prevent a Car from Rolling Back on a Hill
When you’re on a hill, gravity is working against you while you’re driving. There are different methods for manual and automatic transmissions to prevent rolling, since these two types of vehicles operate very differ...
How to
Drive a Stick Shift Truck
Driving a manual transmission truck can be intimidating at first, but will get easier as long as you practice the proper technique. Before you try to drive, you should get acclimated to the differences between an automat...
