To pass a New York State road test, a teenager must execute a three-point K-turn, other turns and parallel park. Parents may get a false sense of security in their child’s driving ability if they pass. New drivers need to learn more.

With the changing weather and seasons, more driving experiences are necessary. A new driver needs to handle fog, rain, snow, and icy roads, including black ice, during day and night driving. Practice in a traffic circle on a busy day.

Know how to safely change lanes at higher speeds on parkways and use entrance and exit ramps.

Parkway signs use route numbers. Memorize the names of routes such as 105, 106, 25, etc. Learn how to use the Long Island Expressway service roads and experience the roar of a passing 18-wheeler. If living on the South Shore, take the

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