When you practice, pretend you are taking a driving test. Ask your accompanying driver to calmly point out your mistakes. Ask questions about particular driving situations that may have confused you and correct your mistakes. The next time you practice, try to correct any driving errors you made before. The DMV examiner is there to ensure you have demonstrated that you can handle your vehicle in regular traffic situations, not to trick you. During your driving test, the examiner will note how you obey the rules of the road and traffic signs and/or signals. They will note other areas in which you may need improvement. - Practice safe driving tips. To improve your driving skills: * Steer smoothly at all times. * Accelerate smoothly. Don’t rev the engine or make it stall. * Stop the vehicle gently. Start braking well ahead of where you must stop to avoid sudden movement. Know where to stop. Be aware of crosswalks. If your view is blocked at a crosswalk, move forward carefully and look both ways before entering the intersection. * Be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. Don’t grind the gears. Don’t coast to a stop. * Always obey the posted speed limits. If needed, reduce your speed to adjust for existing weather, road, and other traffic conditions. Remember to turn on your headlights if you need to use your windshield wipers in poor weather conditions. * Follow at a safe distance. Use the 3 second rule. Increase your following distance in bad weather or poor visibility. * Know what the traffic signals mean and obey them at all times. * Always use the proper lane and start a turn from the correct lane into the correct lane. * Signal for all lane changes and turns. * Always look for potential hazards (scan), and check your mirrors frequently. Always look over the proper shoulder before making lane changes or pulling away from the curb. * Drive defensively. Anticipate another driver’s errors. Practice written tests are available for all states: - Alabama AL - Arkansas AR - Arizona AZ - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - District Of Columbia DC - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Iowa IA - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Massachusetts MA - Maryland MD - Maine ME - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Missouri MO - Mississippi MS - Montana MT - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Nebraska NE - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - Nevada NV - New York NY - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Virginia VA - Vermont VT - Washington WA - Wisconsin WI - West Virginia WV - Wyoming WY Disclaimer: We are not associated with any DMV. This app is not intended to be relied upon in any dispute, claim, action, proceeding or for legal advice. For official law descriptions and administrative centers, please consult the respective state body. It is also highly recommended that new drivers take an approved driver education course to learn the rules and laws of the road, and to develop responsible driving habits.
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