Driving Rules & Safety: Video Series

When driving in snow, it's important to make sure that the tires have good tread, to turn the wheel the same direction that the back end is sliding, and to avoid slamming on the brakes. Discover the importance of driving slowly in the snow with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving safety.

A child's car seat should be placed in the back seat, the child should be safely buckled into the seat, and any child under 8 should be in a car seat or booster seat. Find out how airbags can injure a child that has been placed in the front seat with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving safety.

When driving in the winter, it's important to drive a car that is in good condition and that has good tread. Learn about the dangers of slamming on the brakes when skidding on ice or snow with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving safety.

When a driver uses a cell phone, she isn't focusing all of her attention on driving, creating a more dangerous driver. Find out why texting while driving is being outlawed in many states with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving safety.

There are a few basic driving rules for roundabouts, such as staying on the right side and turning off a turn signal once the roundabout has been entered. Make sure to yield to traffic that's inside a roundabout with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving rules.

When driving a stick, or manual transmission, the first step is to push in the clutch while trying to turn the ignition. Discover how to use the clutch when shifting gears with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving lessons.

A few basic driving rules include staying on the right side of the road, signaling at stop signs, watching out for pedestrians and avoiding driving over the speed limit. Find out why it's important to check blind spots when driving a car with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving rules.

When filling out a driver's license application, a person will need to provide his name, phone number, address, birthplace and two items to prove his residency. Learn about everything that is needed to apply for a driver's license, such as a social security card and birth certificate, with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driver's licenses.

In order to avoid speeding penalty points, the best practice is to avoid exceeding the speed limit. Learn about the importance of slowing down in school zones and construction zones with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving and speeding tickets.

Handicapped parking stalls are marked with a sign, and they are usually the closest stalls to the store or building. Discover why a person cannot park in a handicapped stall unless she has applied for a permit with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on handicapped parking.

The best way to avoid a carjacking is by staying out of bad areas at night, locking doors, rolling windows up and parking a car in a safe place. Discover how to use anti-theft alarms effectively with help from the manager of a driving school in this free video on driving safety.