Driving Lessons: Video Series

In order to study for a learner's permit test, make sure to read through the driver's handbook, paying attention to such details as dealing with bikers on the road, identifying traffic signs and responding to parking requirements. Answer the sample questions in the back of a driver's handbook with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

The first step in driving a stick shift is to push the clutch in while turning the key to start the vehicle. Keep the clutch down to shift into first gear, and to shift into subsequent gears, with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

Downshifting is done to slow down without using the brakes, but this isn't good for the transmission, and it is also dangerous. Discover why a driver should check to make sure no one is behind them before downshifting with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

In order to save money on gas when driving, don't accelerate quickly out of stoplights, plan out trips beforehand, and avoid stop-and-go traffic. Find out why speeding can contribute to poor fuel efficiency with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

A power steering failure means that the driver should pull over as soon as possible to somewhere safe in order to call for help. Discover why it's so dangerous to drive with the power steering not working properly with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

When driving an automatic car, make sure to stop completely before shifting gears or putting the car in reverse. Find out why it's so dangerous to put the car in neutral to coast and save gas with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

If a gas pedal is stuck, put the car in neutral and slowly pull over to the side of road, all while checking traffic. Discover why a person should never try to pull out a stuck gas pedal while driving with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

In order to avoid tailgaters, it's important to keep driving the speed limit and to avoid trying to teach the tailgater a lesson. Learn about the appropriate time to call the police about a tailgater with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

In order to prepare for the driver's test, a person should make sure to relax, to check their blind spot, to use their signal and to be careful at intersections. Practice driving maneuvers before taking the driving test with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

An individual can only attend traffic school once every three years, but doing so will help their driving record. Learn about the importance of defensive driving in traffic school with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on traffic school.

Driving defensively is all about making up for other people's mistakes and making sure to take note of what's around the car at all times. Predict what's going to happen while driving defensively with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

In order to find a driving record or accident report, simply go down to the Department of Motor Vehicles and get it from them. Discover why the DMV is the only entity that can provide an official driving record with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving records.

In regard to traffic safety, young drivers must remember to maintain a significant distance between themselves and the next vehicle. Learn about the importance of keeping the eyes ahead when driving with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

Basic equipment for road safety includes a spare tire, a jack, sand, flares, a flash light, a blanket, food and water. Find out why it's important to have backup windshield wiper fluid and oil with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on road safety equipment.

Traffic school is a place where a person can go to take classes in order to get rid of points that are on their driving record. Discover why traffic school can only be attended once every three years with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on traffic school.

In order to check a driving record online, go to dmv.org, where information will need to be provided in order to obtain a record. Discover why a fee may be charged in order to get a driving record with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving records.