Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't Know to Ask
Even after taking Driver's Ed and passing that dreaded road test, there are so many things new drivers need to learn about the practical aspects of driving that will only come from experience. Handing over the keys is a traumatic rite of passage for parents, and they will sleep better knowing that The Driving Book is in their teens' glove compartments. Covering virtually every scenario a new driver may face, from changing a tire to negotiating privileges with parents to handling a car in bad...
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Even after taking Driver's Ed and passing that dreaded road test, there are so many things new drivers need to learn about the practical aspects of driving that will only come from experience.Handing over the keys is a traumatic rite of passage for parents, and they will sleep better knowing that The Driving Book is in their teens' glove compartments. Covering virtually every scenario a new driver may face, from changing a tire to negotiating privileges with parents to handling a car in bad weather, Karen Gravelle helps teen drivers navigate through tricky new territory-on the road and at home. Publishers Weekly Teens itching to get behind the wheel can look for guidance in The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know But Don't Know to Ask by Karen Gravelle, illus. by Helen Flook. From Things You Need in Your Car (license and registration card, jumper cables, etc.) to tips on merging into traffic and changing lanes, this handy handbook (which fits easily in the glove compartment) will alleviate anxiety for people who've just graduated from a learner's permit. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
\ Publishers WeeklyTeens itching to get behind the wheel can look for guidance in The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know But Don't Know to Ask by Karen Gravelle, illus. by Helen Flook. From Things You Need in Your Car (license and registration card, jumper cables, etc.) to tips on merging into traffic and changing lanes, this handy handbook (which fits easily in the glove compartment) will alleviate anxiety for people who've just graduated from a learner's permit. (Apr.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ Children's LiteratureLearning to drive is exciting and terrifying. Even if you have taken a driver's instruction course and have watched others drive for years, the first time you sit behind the wheel of a car is often overwhelming. There is so much to know—both inside and outside of the car—and it is only through experience and repetition that new drivers become familiar and comfortable with driving. Unlike car manuals or driving instruction manuals, this title offers matter-of-fact and common-sense information for every driver, not just new drivers. It begins with the basics—such as maintenance and important items to keep in your car—and continues on to include tips on insurance, how to handle road rage, and driving with pets, children and parents. Each of the twenty chapters offers basic information in a straightforward manner that makes drivers think about things they would rather not face unless they absolutely must. Illustrated with simple and fun cartoons that emphasize the tips and situations presented throughout the text, this is an excellent tool for drivers of any age. 2005, Walker Publishing Company, Ages 15 to adult. \ —Danielle Williams\ \ \ VOYADesigned to fit in the glove compartment of a new driver's car alongside the vehicle manual, this handy little book would be a wonderful gift for the proud new owner of a license or learner's permit. Gravelle uses a friendly, conversational voice to go over issues from what should always be in the car to driving in various locales and weather. She covers driving while under the influence and road rage, but offers sensible advice in a friendly rather than a preaching or parental tone. Clear directions for changing a tire, jumping a car battery, and dealing with an overheated vehicle; how to handle being pulled over by the police; and what to do in case of an accident, make this book not only an interesting one-time read, but a useful reference work as well. First-person stories from young drivers and Flook's cartoonlike illustrations add an additional level of depth and prevent the book from looking like another vehicle manual. It is highly recommended. VOYA CODES: 4Q 5P S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Every YA (who reads) was dying to read it yesterday; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2005, Walker, 160p.; Index. Illus., Ages 15 to 18. \ —Beth Karpas\ \ \ \ \ School Library JournalGr 10 Up-This outstanding, common-sense guide covers important topics not mentioned in standard manuals such as automobile maintenance, getting gasoline, the differences between city and country driving, bad weather, the usefulness of cell phones in emergencies, and road rage. The book is clearly written and well organized, but it is also humorous and appealing, with lighthearted illustrations throughout. Gravelle emphasizes points with anecdotes from teen drivers. This title is particularly good in that it also discusses the special psychological and social issues facing adolescents, such as handling peer pressure to drive unsafely and dealing with nervous parents. Because getting a driver's license is such a rite of passage for teens, this book belongs in every library.-Kathleen E. Gruver, Burlington County Library, Westampton, NJ Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.\ \
