While driver’s education courses teach many teens important
skills in vehicle control and the rules of the road, valuable
information may not be addressed. Here is a list of five
important points every new teen driver should know. A Flat Tire;
What to Do?! Flat tires can sneak up on the best of us. Whether
you’re late for school or on the way to Friday night’s football
game, tires don’t discriminate. Taking the time to get
familiarized with how to put on a spare will give anyone the
confidence they need to complete the task in an emergency
situation. Begin by locating the vehicle’s owner’s manual. The
manual offers detailed instructions on how to change the wheel
and where to locate the spare tire, the jack and other tools
specific to the car. Most importantly, all drivers should pull
off to a safe area; the side of any roadway is extremely
dangerous, so be certain to be away from traffic and be visible
at all times. The Proper Way to Jump-Start a Battery All cars
should be stocked with jumper cables. Refer t