Includes list and diagram of 1969 Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Areas.

Includes list and diagram of 1968 Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Areas.

The prologue contains my reasons for writing this book for teens. The points that I emphasize are: 1. that car ownership is not necessary, 2. that being responsible brings rewards, and 3. that staying healthy and safe are "cool". In Chapter I, I urge young drivers to get the most out of the educational opportunities afforded them, including reading the state Driver's Manual and their Owner's Manual. In Chapter II, one gets a little idea of the tremendous effort on the part of many great inventors who are responsible for the mobilization that we enjoy today, and who made it possible for the average American family to own a car. Chapter III urges the reader to practice in a safe place, with supervision, in order to become "comfortable in the driver's seat" and to know exactly how his car will respond to every command. Chapter IV describes the outside components of the car, the operations of those components, the care and maintenance thereof, and the diagnosis of and the solution for problems. The operating instructions for a standard transmission are included. Chapter V addresses the functions and maintenance of the battery, fluids, filters and belts. Inside controls are covered in Chapter VI, including adjustment of side mirrors to eliminate blind spots. Also included are instructions on jump starting a dead battery, diagnosing potential problems, seat belt requirements, and much more. Chapter VII instructs the driver on all the motions of actual driving, starting with the positioning of the driver and application of seat belts all the way through to parking the car. It includes backing up, turning around, how best to start the engine in cold weather, and a few insights into human nature. Chapter VIII. Hazardous driving in snow and ice and many other things to be mindful of, such as bicycles, workers, pedestrians, animals and other drivers, covered here in detail. Chapter IX reminds us that good manners never go out of style, and that they play a large part in getting us to "where we want to go". The "greening" of our planet is important to all of us; however, we must beware of pseudo-experts and incomplete information. Chapter X covers the "yin and yang" of "driving green", with good and reasonable "how to" advice. If one could read only one chapter of this book, Chapter XI The Rules of the Road would be my recommendation. No contest. Chapter XII, Insurance Companies, includes auto-accident information. With the memorable words of the famous poet William Wordsworth, in Chapter XIII the author brings home the sad and tragic facts that spurred her to write this book. The EPILOGUE fulfills the promise of the author to teach not only driving and auto-maintenance, but some useful "facts of life". This chapter is her gift because she cares.

There is no book like it! Complete the journey from pedestrian to excellent driver. Concise and easy to read Buy all your driving lessons for the price of this book. Use my SYSTEM and pass your practical driving test without paying for a single lesson. This book is essential if you want to pass your driving test the first time. Take your time to get things right and work at your own pace. Check your problems with the Problem pages. On average, less than 50% of pupils trained by a driving instructor in the UK, pass the driving test. Who are the driving instructors with a pass rate under 50%? None of us knows! Why pay for driving lessons when you do not know whether you are going to pass the test? Buy this book instead. IMPORTANT The helper must not charge for lessons. If you do, you are committing a serious offence. You are not a Registered Driving Instructor. These are the only people that can charge for driving lessons.

This is a book written to remind today's drivers of how careless we have become while driving our vehicles and the pitfalls many of us have fallen into. Lack of courtesy, basic driving knowledge, and common sense are some of the issues that contribute to the frustrations of driving on the road today. The author has used interesting personal examples, wit and humor to illustrate some of the traits we exhibit, both good and bad, while driving a vehicle. He then makes bold recommendations on how to apply common sense in making our driving experiences safer, more efficient and more fun. Numerous pictures and illustrations help the reader to visualize scenes from their own driving experiences to which they can relate. Cool Tips for Better Driving and a fictitious The Perfect Drive round out the excellent reading. �A must read for all drivers from 16 to 96 years old.�