The Ultimate Driving Book: The Essential Guide for First-Time Drivers and Car Owners

by Emma Carlson Berne, Shaw Nielsen (illustrator)

From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK is the new go-to manual for new and seasoned drivers alike. With 160 pages of full-color illustrations throughout, drivers will have all the step-by-steps they need to navigate life on the road.

Inside, learn how
- Navigate a roundabout or jughandle
- Jump your car's battery
- Drive in snow or ice
...and so much more!

Plus, use the book's back pocket to store your insurance and registration documents, then keep it in your glovebox forever!

Genres: Nonfiction

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2024

About the author

Emma Carlson Berne is the author of the YA thrillers STILL WATERS and NEVER LET YOU GO (coming Fall 2012 from Simon & Schuster). She has also written the thrillers FIGMENT and CHOKER under the pen name Elizabeth Woods. She lives and writes in Cincinnati. Learn more about Emma and contact her directly at her website, www.emmacarlsonberne.com. Or check out Emma Carlson Berne Books on http://www.facebook.com/EmmaCarlsonBe... or follow her on Twitter.

Reviews

[Lilian♡]

Getting my permit soon so.......

[Karrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

TAILGATING:
1. Roads: continue driving the speed limit until you reach a safe spot to pull over. Let the person behind pass especially if you are driving slow or you get nervous. Both parties will be happy. Especially if you have a long line behind you. If a person beeps his horn or flashes his lights, just get out of the way. You don’t know what he’s going through.

2. Highway. NEVER EVER EVER go the same exact speed on a 2 lane highway. Especially if you aren’t driving the speed limit. Speed up, pass the person on the right and immediately get over in the right lane. So many people do this in MI up north.

NEVER PLAY JUNIOR POLICE AND “IGNORE” THE TAILGATING BY CONTINUING THE SPEED LIMIT. GET OUT OF THE WAY. This is how road rage gets people killed.

Ok basic book with graphics. Nothing on defensive or offensive driving.

[H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like that the book is colorful and written in an easy-to-read manner since it's geared toward teens and first time drivers. The information inside seemed mostly good too, but I don't have much of a point of comparison. I heard this book doesn't go into defensive driving, but I don't know what that is specifically, so I don't know if the content does touch on it.

The main issue I have is sometimes, I think some real-life car pictures would help like when describing a certain button or lever. But my main parts I liked were its writing style and going over things like road signs and cases like accidents and such.

Overall fine for me, though I think there's probably better books out there too.

[Robyn Tuwei · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent tool for a new teen driver! It covers everything from basic car maintenance to how to pass other cars on the road. I was impressed with the illustrations and the quality of the book. I was also impressed at how well the narration held my attention, even when the content could be considered "dry." There is a Table of Contents, Glossary, and an Index - so looking up a specific topic is super easy! This is a definite recommendation for any new driver!

It's a great gift, too, as it has a spot to write all the important info a driver would need in an emergency, and a pocket for all the car paperwork. And it's small enough to fit in the glove compartment!

[Fiddleford · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a very basic guide to driving. Even a brand new motorist will already know half of its contents. It’s also missing topics like what to do at a blinking yellow arrow, how to get free when stuck in sand or mud, and how to deal with an overheating car.
Get an old Drivers Ed textbook instead. You can easily find one at a thrift store or eBay.

[Tetiana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 🌟 this is a good book, learned a few things from it. But I wish it was longer :)

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and concise; I like that it has safety tips for traveling.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be great for a new driver, but I must say even I learned some things reading this.

[Leonid Markman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect book for my grandson who just started driving.