Grasping a firm understanding of road safety is paramount to ensuring we keep ourselves and others on the road safe and out of harms way. For learner drivers, the best means of gaining insight into such knowledge is by attending a driving school.

So what makes driving school the ideal place to learn such knowledge? First of all, all driving schools go through a rigorous training process which ensures they're up to speed with all laws that govern driving in their respective state or country. To ensure a solid understanding of the theory behind driving, what better place to start but in a driving school.

Basic road safety begins before we even start our cars. You should check all the tires for pressure and that oil and water levels are sufficient . It's important to make sure that your lights and signals are operating so that other drivers on the road can be made aware of your intention to turn corners or merge into another lane. For many of us experienced drivers, we can do these things in a few moments while walking to our car but for the novice driver, it's a process they need to learn.

The power a vehicle wields differs from make and model across all kinds of automobiles. A driving school may use a car that is less powerful and less threatening to a learner driver. If you intend to allow your child to drive the family car, spend some time with them before allowing them to take the car out by themselves. Reaction and stopping times vary from vehicle to vehicle, so ensure they understand the differences.

Drink driving pedestrians, mobile phones and other drivers on the road. These are all major distractions which can result in you being involved in a car accident. It does not even have to be your fault! It's often said that it's not the accident that you see that kills you, but the one you don't see. In recent years, many driving schools have included a larger syllabus in regards to distractions while driving. Many law enforcement agencies have also taken a hard line against such things by introducing new laws that forbid driving while intoxicated or talking and texting on a mobile phone while driving.

Driving is not always a simple case of getting from point A to point B. Occasionally your vehicle may break down. What do you do in such in stances? It's generally accepted that you should turn on your hazard lights and pull over to the side of the road. Once the vehicle has come to a complete stop, you may then contact your road side assistance or a parent or guardian. While these are some of the obstacles you will come up against while driving, it's important that you adopt an attitude towards safety first.