How to Learn Car Driving Skills
Whether you're new to getting behind the wheel or have been away from driving for a while and want to brush up, getting information on car driving skills can be beneficial to both yourself and others on the road with you. There are more than 196,165,000 licensed drivers on the road in the United States, according to StateMaster. No matter whether you're in California (the state with the largest number of drivers, more than 22,650,000) or another state, you can find information through a variety of venues, both through classroom and behind-the-wheel experiences and through your own self-paced study.
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Download a copy of your state's driver's handbook, available for free from your state's department of motor vehicle's website or in person at a state driver's license office. Handbooks may also be available in Spanish.
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Ask a licensed driver to give you lessons. Consult your state's department of motor vehicles for restrictions on this; many states require a person to have a license for five years and be over the age of 21 if they are going to give instruction to a non-licensed driver.
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Enroll in a driving school, which may offer single lessons or packages. Some schools offer adults-only driving courses so you won't be around nervous teenagers; teen-only driving courses are also available through the school's first-time driving classes. The Fuller Driving School in North Carolina offers three different packages, including seven days of two hours a day each for brand-new drivers, and three days of two hours a day each for people who would like a refresher course.
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Select a beginner or introductory book such as "Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't Know to Ask" by Karen Garavelle and Helen Flook, "Driver Ed in a Box," "Responsible Driving Student Edition" and "The Driving Dilemma: The Complete Resource Guide for Older Drivers and Their Families" by Elizabeth Dugan. Books are available from online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Book Closeouts.
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Take a self-paced study course via CD-ROM where you can learn driving skills on your home computer or laptop by watching videos and learning tips. CD-ROMs may be ordered online or through educational resources; some are free, such as Drive Smart from TAC, which offers interactive quizzes, driving scenarios and information on safe driving practices.
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