Author : Martin Caswell
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 31,22 MB
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781910819678
Simple advice to help you to become a safe, competent and confident driver
Author : Kerry O'Sullivan
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,69 MB
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 1743098170
Easy to follow, fully illustrated. A must for all learner-drivers. Kerry O'Sullivan's simple manual, written from twenty years of on-the-job experience, is a commonsense practical guide for anyone who wants to learn to drive and for those who want to teach them. the key to getting a driving licence and then to being a good driver lies not only in knowing the rules and being able to control a car. It is just as important to learn how to recognise and avoid dangerous situations before they turn into "scare experiences".By following the lessons in this book learner-drivers will be able to approach the driving test with confidence. As licensed drivers they will have the skills that make driving pleasurable as well as safe.
Author : Tom Vanderbilt
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0307373177
Driving is a fact of life. We are all spending more and more time on the road, and traffic is an issue we face everyday. This book will make you think about it in a whole new light. We have always had a passion for cars and driving. Now Traffic offers us an exceptionally rich understanding of that passion. Vanderbilt explains why traffic jams form, outlines the unintended consequences of our attempts to engineer safety and even identifies the most common mistakes drivers make in parking lots. Based on exhaustive research and interviews with driving experts and traffic officials around the globe, Traffic gets under the hood of the quotidian activity of driving to uncover the surprisingly complex web of physical, psychological and technical factors that explain how traffic works.
Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 22,62 MB
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1101524383
The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.
Author : Martin Woodward
Publisher :
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,91 MB
Release : 2020-07-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781716809392
Does the clutch and gear lever confuse you? This book - written by a retired top grade instructor with over 50 years experience - explains the clutch and gears in detail and will solve all your problems - and all for less than half the price of a single driving lesson! New 2020 edition Items covered in detail are: How the clutch works (with diagrams) and how to use it correctly; Moving Off, Stopping and Clutch Control (on all gradients); The gears explained in detail (with diagrams); When, why and how to change gear in all circumstances; Changing from 2nd - 1st Uphill to gain Clutch control at junctions etc; Plus much, much more.
Author : John Wells
Publisher : Kogan Page
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 22,6 MB
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Automobile driver education
ISBN : 9780749453039
Learn to Drive is long established as one of the most popular, best-selling guides to preparing for your driving test - and now it's even better. This new edition of Learn to Drive contains all you need in one book. Fully revised and updated, it is the only book available that includes advice on both the practical and theory tests, as well as the Highway Code. Full colour throughout and with over 500 brand new illustrations, this essential guide is designed to be as user-friendly as possible and will ensure that you are well prepared for both tests. It covers: getting to know the car; the first steps in learning to drive; handling all the manoeuvres; using common sense and avoiding danger; coping with higher speeds; dealing with difficult situations and basic maintenance. By following the carefully structured step-by-step programme in Learn to Drive, you can boost your confidence and improve your chances of passing first time. For half the cost of a driving lesson, you can immediately improve your chances of success!
Author : State of State of Illinois
Publisher :
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2021-07-19
Category :
ISBN :
Illinois 2021 Rules of the Road handbook, drive safe!
Author : ICBC
Publisher : ICBC
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,69 MB
Release :
Category : Study Aids
ISBN :
Whether you are new to British Columbia, taking a re-examination, or brushing up on your driving skills, the Learn to Drive Smart guide gives you the basic information to help you drive safely. The guide will also help you prepare for the knowledge test, and Class 7 and Class 5 road tests. * Google Play may require a credit card to activate your account. ICBC does not collect your credit card information and the driving guides are free. Please see Google Play Terms of Service for more information.
Author : Barbara Oakley, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 052550446X
A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
Author : Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Publisher :
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 40,24 MB
Release : 2019-10-23
Category :
ISBN : 9780115537011
This is the industry-standard driving manual. It is focussed on you, the driver, and explains how to get the most enjoyment from your driving with the correct attitude, behaviour and skills. The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills, together with The Official Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, provides the source material for learner car driver and driving instructor theory tests, being referenced throughout with the latest official DSA theory test titles for car drivers.
