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| Special Boxes | |
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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| How to Use License to Drive | |
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| Introduction to Driving | |
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| Driver Education | |
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| Driving Is a Privilege | |
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| The Highway Transportation System | |
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| The Driver and the Driving Task | |
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| Defensive Driving | |
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| Defensive Driving Skills | |
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| Managing Time, Space, and Visibility | |
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| The "SAFE" Method | |
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| The Condition of the Driver | |
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| The Physical Condition of the Driver | |
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| The Mental Condition of the Driver | |
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| Driving Fundamentals | |
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| Preparing to Drive | |
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| Vehicle Instrumentation | |
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| Operating Devices | |
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| Vehicle Controls | |
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| Vehicle Operation Basics | |
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| Starting the Engine and Engaging the Transmission | |
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| Steering | |
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| Backing Up | |
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| Parking | |
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| The Speed Factor: Negotiating Curves and Braking | |
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| Physical Laws Affecting Driving | |
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| Negotiating Curves | |
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| Braking | |
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| Speed Limits | |
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| Welcome to the Road | |
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| Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings | |
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| Traffic Signs | |
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| Traffic Signals | |
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| Roadway Markings, Lanes, and Painted Curbs | |
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| Intersections and Right-of-Way | |
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| Intersections | |
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| Right-of-Way | |
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| Railroad Crossings | |
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| Turning | |
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| Turning Basics | |
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| Left Turns | |
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| Right Turns | |
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| Reversing Your Direction | |
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| The Driving Environment | |
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| City Driving | |
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| The City Driving Environment | |
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| Lane Positioning | |
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| Passing | |
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| Highway and Rural Driving | |
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| The Rural Driving Environment | |
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| Defensive Driving on Highways | |
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| Other Dangers of Highway and Rural Driving | |
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| Freeway Driving | |
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| The Freeway Driving Environment | |
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| Entering Freeways | |
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| Exiting Freeways | |
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| Other Dangers of Freeway Driving | |
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| Sharing the Road | |
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| Pedestrians | |
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| Bicycles | |
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| Motorcycles | |
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| Trucks and Buses | |
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| Challenging Driving | |
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| Challenging Driving Conditions | |
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| Reduced Visibility | |
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| Challenging Road Conditions | |
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| Challenging Terrain | |
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| Driving in Bad Weather | |
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| Rain | |
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| Snow and Ice | |
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| Other Severe Weather Conditions | |
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| Cold and Hot Weather | |
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| Collisions | |
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| Collisions | |
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| What to Do at the Scene of a Crash | |
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| Preventing Collisions | |
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| Vehicle Restraint Systems | |
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| Emergencies | |
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| Blowouts and Flat Tires | |
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| Mechanical Failures | |
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| Skids | |
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| Other Emergencies | |
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| Driving Responsibly At Home and Away from Home | |
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| Driving Under the Influence | |
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| Alcohol and Other Drugs | |
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| Preventing Drunk Driving | |
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| DUI and the Law | |
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| Licensing and Vehicle Ownership | |
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| The Licensing Process | |
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| Insuring Your Vehicle | |
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| Your Driving Record | |
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| Buying and Selling a Vehicle | |
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| Vehicle Maintenance, Equipment, and Security | |
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| Preventive Maintenance | |
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| Selecting a Mechanic | |
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| Vehicle Equipment and Accessories | |
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| Vehicle Security | |
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| Driving Away from Home | |
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| Road Trips | |
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| Driving Unfamiliar Vehicles | |
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| Answers to Guess the Vanity Plate and Wild Wheels | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |
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| Figure Credits | |