Can you operate 3,000 pounds of heavy machinery powered by continuous explosions? You must be able to, if you want to drive a car. NASCAR star David Reutimann explains the basics of automobile control in this video, guiding students from their first time behind the wheel to the essentials of driving and parking on public streets. Highlighting mental as well as physical preparation, the program covers starting up, accelerating, braking, shifting, steering,...

Driving is a privilege and should not be taken for granted. This program is designed to help teens feel comfortable discussing positive and negative aspects of driving. Subjects covered include getting a driver's license; drinking and driving; the benefits of driving; being a defensive driver; driving distractions; cell phones; the potential detriments of driving; and how to be a responsible driver. Correlates to all applicable National and State...

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in auto accidents because they were driving unsafe motor vehicles. This video summarizes the most important things you can do to make sure your car is safe and reliable. Learn how to listen for "telltale signs" (noises, vibrations, smells) that indicate something dangerous could be wrong with your vehicle. You will also learn how to do a vehicle safety inspection to find less obvious problems. The...

What's the most important factor to consider when driving? Visibility? Engine performance? No-it's other drivers. In this video, NASCAR sensation David Reutimann focuses on defensive driving, the cornerstone of safe vehicle operation. Underscoring the danger of making assumptions when behind the wheel, the program stresses preparing for the worst possible events and circumstances, and illustrates three solid principles of defensive driving: Give Yourself...

Going beyond basic training, this video takes driving students into the real world-where road conditions are not always favorable. NASCAR celebrity David Reutimann examines a wide range of environments containing potential driving hazards, including tunnels, bridges, mountain roads, rough or uneven terrain, and harsh weather. Featuring detailed procedures for coping with rain, snow, icy surfaces, wind, fog, and extreme heat, the program also describes...

"Stay safe and smart on the road -- a complete driving guide for teens. Getting a driver's license is an exciting milestone for teens that comes with an amazing sense of freedom and independence - but it's also a big responsibility. Help them be cautious and confident behind the wheel with this ultimate guide to driving for teens."--|cPublisher marketing.

By serving up a variety of sobering statistics, this video provides a "crash course" on the perils of drinking and driving. In addition, two separate dramatizations involving "Bob" and "Marcy" take the viewer along on their high road to handcuffs as they're arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The video also trashes some common myths about drinking alcohol, demonstrates a number of visual signs that people exhibit when DUI, closely examines WHY...

What exactly is road rage? What can trigger it? And, most important of all, how can it be avoided? Experts in law enforcement and youth psychology answer those and other questions as the camera captures actual road rage incidents involving teen drivers. These same teens are also filmed in a group setting where they honestly express their points of view as frustrated drivers while openly taking responsibility for their inappropriate anger. Potential...

Experts estimate that drivers make at least 20 decisions every minute while maneuvering through traffic, and the more distractions they have to deal with - let alone considerations such as bad weather or another driver's road rage - the more likely it is that an accident will occur. Using interviews with a neurologist, a police officer, a mechanic, and driving instructors, this comprehensive program arms students with information about the five best...