Friendly Driver's Education ~ A Timberdoodle Review

 

Friendly Driver's Education aims to prepare your teenager to become a safe, responsible driver. This course has twenty chapters. The chapters are illustrated with colorful pictures. There is a Lesson Review at the end of each chapter. The first is a fill-in-the-blank exercise. The next section contains True/False statements. Multiple Choice questions are presented on the final page. The appendix contains all answers.

Using state-specific curriculum, my husband has successfully taught our five older children how to drive cars. Once they pass the written portion and receive their learners permit, they will be behind the wheel with daddy for the state-determined number of hours. We usually begin driver's education at age 15 and then issue them their license at age 16.This gives them a full year behind the wheel with an adult.

It is going to be a bit more challenging for our sixth and last child to prepare. That's why I was excited to see Friendly Driver's Education up for review. It's a great complement to the parents-taught curriculum we have in our state.

I like Friendly Driver's Education because it goes beyond just teaching how to drive. Before studying the ways of the road, students learn about the ignition switch, starter, and battery. Afterward, they learn about the fuel tank, the engine, and the brake system. A discussion of the transmission and emergency brake follows. We haven't finished yet. After that, they learn about steering, cooling, the alternator, exhaust systems, and light systems. Whether you drive your parents' car or your own, knowing all of these things is important. Having a bit of knowledge can help if something goes wrong.

It took my daughter much longer to complete the online written portion of her driver's education course than my other children. My daughter struggles with Functional Processing Disorder. Friendly Driver's Education has been helpful throughout this process. The book will be extremely helpful as a reference for her between now and the time she takes her final test.

Next step DMV to get a Learner's Permit!