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Before you drive: pre-drive checks, seat and mirror adjustment, blind spots and leaving the vehicle safely.
This driver's ed course, "Before you drive", is part of the free DMVPermitUSA program to prepare for the DMV written knowledge test (learner's permit test). It is organized into 2 modules and 3 lessons, for an estimated duration of about 20 minutes (beginner level). Each lesson explains a rule of the road with concrete examples of situations you meet on U.S. roads, then a quiz lets you check what you have learned. You can follow the lessons in the suggested order or go straight to a specific topic. The content covers what state driver handbooks and DMV written tests ask about — road signs, right-of-way, speed, sharing the road, alcohol and drugs — and is complemented by the practice tests and mock exams available on the site.
What you will learn
- Check your vehicle before driving
- Adjust your seat, mirrors and seat belt
- Leave your vehicle safely
Course contents
Getting ready
Vehicle checks and driving position.
Leaving your vehicle
Parking securely and opening doors safely.