A 3-minute lesson from the New Hampshire course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
You can't control other drivers or the weather, but you can control your own vehicle's condition and your position in it. A quick check and a properly set seat and mirrors come before you ever turn the key.
Know the rule
Before driving, make sure the vehicle has a valid inspection sticker on the windshield. Every vehicle must be inspected by an approved Official Inspection Station.
The inside mirror is the primary mirror for traffic behind you; adjust it to frame the rear window. Set a day/night mirror for the current time of day.
You borrow a friend's car. Before pulling out, check for a valid inspection sticker, slide the seat so your heel stays on the floor and your chest is about 10 inches from the wheel, raise the head rest to the back of your head, and set the mirror to frame the rear window.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
How often is it recommended that drivers have their tire pressure checked?
Every 6 months
Once a year
Once a month
Once a week
Answer: Once a month
It is recommended that drivers have tire pressure checked once a month.