How to Drive Safely

Instructions Step 1: Visit your DMV office Visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles or Secretary of State office and get a driver’s manual to find out what you will be tested on. TIP: Manuals and practice tests are usually available at the DMV or Secretary of State website. Step 2: Attend a class Attend …

Instructions Step 1: Get checked Hit the service station for an oil change and a tune-up. Ask them to flush the cooling system and replace the antifreeze, service the battery, check the lights, heater and defroster, brakes, belts and hoses, and the tires. Your tires may run lower than usual in winter, so have them …

Instructions Step 1: Download the application Download the E-ZPass individual or business application form or pick it up from your local E-ZPass office. Step 2: Choose a plan Decide which plan best fits your needs. Check with your local E-ZPass office or check online for plan descriptions. TIP: The basic plan is good for all …

Instructions Step 1: Get an oil change and tune up Get an oil change and tune up, and check your air filter. Make sure there are no fluid leaks, dashboard warning lights on, or safety issues. Step 2: Inflate tires Make sure your tires are properly inflated, in good condition, and are the original size …

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Instructions Step 1: Practice Practice, practice, practice. Most people who fail are those who have not had enough practice driving. The recommended number of supervised practice hours is 50. Step 2: Know rules of the road Know the proper speeds, which lanes to use, who you should yield to, stopping at a traffic light, ability …

Instructions Step 1: Don’t panic Don’t panic. Stay calm and let your knowledge, not your instincts, direct your actions. Step 2: Slow down Immediately take your foot off the gas; then apply light braking. TIP: Lightly tap standard brakes; for anti-lock brakes, apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. The anti-lock brakes will pulse automatically. …

Instructions Step 1: Study Read and study “What Every Driver Must Know” and the “Driving Skills Test Study Guide.” Find these publications online or at the DMV office. Step 2: Take sample tests Take sample tests to get accustomed to the types of questions asked. Many websites offer sample exams. Step 3: Practice driving Practice …

Instructions : Only drive on the beach where it is legal, and contact the local municipality or police department to obtain any necessary permits. Step 1: Go at low tide Plan your drive within two hours, either way, of low tide. TIP: Look in your local paper to the find the exact time of low …

Instructions Step 1: Choose a highly visible location Park your car in a well-lit and highly visible location. Thieves and vandals are deterred by light and the presence of large volumes of traffic. TIP: Lock your car doors and remove your valuables from plain sight. Set your car alarm, if you have one, and display …

Instructions Step 1: Check your vehicle Prepare your car for the winter. Check your tires for wear and proper inflation. Check the condition of your windshield wipers and the levels of your antifreeze and wiper fluid. In snowy regions, consider buying snow tires or tire chains. TIP: If your tire treads are worn to a …

Instructions Step 1: Slow down Leave plenty of room between yourself and the car ahead of you. TIP: Don’t panic and try to speed out of the fog. Remain calm, and focus on the road. Step 2: Turn lights on Turn your lights on to help others see you. Use your low beams, since high …

Instructions Step 1: Be prepared Check your windshield wipers and tires for wear and keep your tires properly inflated. Treat your windshield with a rain dispersant. TIP: Replace windshield wipers annually and replace tires when the tread grooves reach less than 2/32 inch deep Step 2: Be aware Pay attention to changes in driving conditions …

Instructions Step 1: Prepare for tests In order to drive a semi, you must get a commercial driver’s license and pass a medical exam. Age requirements vary from state to state and can depend on whether you plan to drive intrastate or interstate. TIP: People with epilepsy, diabetes that requires insulin shots, or certain heart …

Instructions Step 1: Remail calm Remain calm. Assess your surroundings — note the traffic, pedestrians, and intersections around you. TIP: Pump the brakes. You may be able to rebuild enough brake pressure to slow the vehicle. Step 2: Warn other drivers Turn on your hazard lights and honk your horn to warn other drivers. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Get into a routine If it’s part of your daily commute, park in the same place every time. After a while, your brain will automatically head to the spot without even thinking. Step 2: Park next to a small spot Park next to a tiny spot or a small, compact car. That …

Instructions Step 1: Pull alongside the spot Pull alongside the spot. Make sure it’s longer than your car. Step 2: Pull up next to car in front of space Pull up next to the car in front of the space until your side mirrors align. Put on your signal in the direction of the space …

Instructions Step 1: Avoid rush hour If at all possible, don’t drive from six to ten in the morning and between four and seven at night. Step 2: Plan ahead Plan your route ahead of time. If you’re traveling during a peak time, you may want to use back roads instead of crowded highways. TIP: …

Instructions Step 1: Tighten your grip Squeezing a rubber stress ball is a proven tension reliever. But don’t bother with the ball — what else are you using that steering wheel for? Just clutch it tightly, hold for five seconds, then release. Repeat until you’re relaxed. This also focuses you on something besides the traffic. …

Instructions Step 1: Locate the clutch With the car off, locate the clutch, which is on the floor in front of the driver to the left of the brake pedal. The clutch must be pressed down when shifting gears. Using your left foot, practice depressing and releasing the clutch pedal. Step 2: Study the gears …

Instructions Step 1: Pull over & drink coffee At the first sign of drowsiness, pull over immediately and drink a cup of coffee. Step 2: Wait for caffeine to kick in Don’t get right back on the road; caffeine boosts a driver’s reaction times, but it takes 30 minutes to kick in. Instead, park someplace …