First Time Driving Tips
Driving during this time of day will provide the driver with a lower visibility and make it harder to read road signs and see people walking.
What is nighttime driving?
This simple action can prevent injury or death of a driver or passenger in case of a serious car accident.
What is putting on on your seatbelt?
This color signifies a non-urgent advisory or caution, meaning you should check the issue soon.
What is yellow (or amber)?
Bonus: What does the red color mean?
A beginner should start practicing in this type of quiet, empty area to master basic car movements.
What is a parking lot?
This is cited as one of the leading causes of car accidents, and it's especially risky for new drivers.
What is distracted driving?
These 3 things will help you to keep your car in good shape.
What are Regular oil changes, Checking your tires, and checking your brakes.
What are the two critical safety steps to prevent unintentional movement of a vehicle before turning it on?
You must step on the brake pedal ensure the gear selector is in the Park or Neutral position.
I appear as a red or orange silhouette of a person sitting in a seat wearing a diagonal line across them. I'm reminding you to buckle up for safety.
What is the seatbelt reminder light?
Drivers should always follow these posted regulations regarding how fast they can travel.
What are speed limits?
This common handheld electronic device is a major distraction, whether you are texting, calling, or checking directions.
What is a phone (or cellphone or smartphone)?
Name 3 documents that should be kept in your car.
What are License, Registration, & Insurance cards?
This safe driver's adjustment requires your knees to be slightly benr when you reach the pedals, and your chest to be at least 12 inches away from the steering wheel.
What is adjusting your seat?
I am a red light shaped like an old-fashioned oil can; checking your fluid levels might prevent engine trouble.
What is the oil pressure warning light?
Your main job while driving is to be aware of everything around you, including other vehicles, pedestrians, and these helpful information providers along the road.
What are road signs?
Rather than trying to deal with a task that requires more attention on the move, a driver should do this action first.
What is pulling over?
Mapping our your driving route prior to leaving.
What is knowing where you are going?
These red or yellow lights indicate an issue with your car.
What are dashboard warning lights?
When this red light appears, often shaped like a thermometer, it indicates your engine is dangerously hot and overheating.
What is the engine temperature warning light?
This activity, which includes using your phone, should be completely avoided when you are behind the wheel.
What are distractions? Examples include: cell phone use, loud music (can not hear what is going on outside your vehicle), putting on makeup, eatting, etc...
Drivers should avoid doing these two basic actions, involving food and beverages, while operating a vehicle.
What is eating and drinking?
Name 2 items should be in a roadside emergency kit.
What are Flares, Jumper cables, traffic vest, tools, or air pressure gauge?
When adjusting your mirrors, your should lean forward to eliminate these areas?
What are blind spots?
This light, shaped like an open door, simply reminds you that one of your doors or the trunk is not properly closed.
What is the door ajar indicator?
When you're just learning to drive, it's wise to do this, even if it's below the maximum allowed pace, to build control of the car.
What is driving slower (or driving below the speed limit)?
Besides avoiding driving while tired, new drivers are advised to identify this type of driver on the road.
What is a distracted driver?