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	==External links==		==External links==
	{{commonscat\|Driving}}		{{commonscat\|Driving}}
	~~{{Wikibooks\|Driving}}~~
	* [http://www.howcarswork.co.uk How Cars Work] - also How to Drive.		* [http://www.howcarswork.co.uk How Cars Work] - also How to Drive.
	* [http://www.enjoymotoring.co.uk/ Enjoy Motoring]		* [http://www.enjoymotoring.co.uk/ Enjoy Motoring]
	* [http://manualplex.com/how-to-drive-a-car-15/ How to drive a car]		* [http://manualplex.com/how-to-drive-a-car-15/ How to drive a car]
	[[Category:Driving\| ]]		[[Category:Driving\| ]]

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	~~Very nice site~~!		'''Driving''' is the controlled operation of a land [[vehicle]], such as a [[automobile\|car]], [[truck]] or [[bus]].

			Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as ''riding'', such operators are legally considered '''drivers''' and are required to obey the [[rules of the road]].

			== Driveability ==
			Driveability of a vehicle means the smooth delivery of power, as demanded by the driver. Typical causes of driveability degradation are rough [[idling]], misfiring, surging, hesitation, or insufficient power.<ref>http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/hevtest/071608aftermarketpartsdraftrev.pdf</ref>

			==Driving skills==
			Driving in [[traffic]] is more than just knowing how to operate the mechanisms which control the vehicle; it requires knowing how to apply the rules of the road (which govern safe and efficient sharing with other users). An effective driver also has an intuitive understanding of the basics of [[vehicle handling]].

			===Driving as a physical skill===
			In terms of the basic physical tasks required, a driver must be able to control direction, acceleration, and deceleration. For motor vehicles, the detailed tasks include:
			<ref>{{cite web
			\|title=Getting moving
			\|url=http://www.drivingtestadvice.co.uk/Lesson_Help/1 __Getting_moving/1__getting_moving.html
			\|publisher=Driving Test Advice
			}}</ref>

			* Starting the vehicle's engine with the [[Automobile self starter\|starting system]]
			* Setting the [[Transmission (mechanics)\|transmission]] to the correct gear
			* Depressing the [[automobile pedal\|pedals]] with one's feet to accelerate, slow, and stop the vehicle, and if the vehicle is equipped with a [[manual transmission]], to modulate the [[clutch]]
			* [[Steering]] the vehicle's direction with the [[steering wheel]]
			* Operating other important ancillary devices such as the [[Turn signals\|indicators]], [[headlights]], and [[windshield wiper]]s

			===Driving as a mental skill===

			Avoiding or successfully handling an emergency driving situation can involve the following skills:
			<ref>{{cite web
			\|title=Think driving is all about practical skills?
			\|url=http://www.easytodrive.co.uk/
			\|publisher=Easy to Drive
			}}</ref>

			* Making good decisions based on factors such as road and traffic conditions
			* Evasive maneuvering
			* Proper hand placement and seating position
			* Skid control
			* [[Steering]] and [[brake\|braking]] techniques
			* Understanding [[vehicle dynamics]]

			Distractions can compromise a driver's mental skills. One study on the subject of [[mobile phones and driving safety]] concluded that,
			after controlling for driving difficulty and time on task, drivers talking on a phone exhibited greater impairment than drivers who were suffering from alcohol intoxication.<ref name="Strayer">{{Cite web \| first = David \| last = Strayer \| first2 = Frank \| last2 = Drews \| first3 = Dennis \| last3 = Crouch \| title = FATAL DISTRACTION? A COMPARISON OF THE CELL-PHONE DRIVER AND THE DRUNK DRIVER \| place = University of Utah Department of Psychology \| year = 2003 \| url = http://www.psych.utah.edu/AppliedCognitionLab/DrivingAssessment2003.pdf\|format=PDF \| postscript = <!--None-->}}</ref>

			Another survey indicated that music could affect adversely a driver's concentration.<ref>[http://www.infoniac.com/science/hard-rock-and-classic-music-could-lead-to-road-accidents.html Hard-Rock and Classic Music Could Lead to Road Accidents, New Survey Says]</ref>

			Seizure disorders and Alzheimer's disease are among the leading medical causes of mental impairment among drivers in the United States and Europe.<ref name="ReferenceA">Jacob M. Appel "Must Physicians Report Impaired Driving? Rethinking a Duty on a Collision Course with Itself" ''Journal of Clinical Ethics'' Volume 20 Number 2.</ref> Whether or not physicians should be allowed, or even required, to report such conditions to state authorities, remains highly controversial.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

			== Driving laws ==

			A person is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which he or she is driving. The rules of the road, [[Driver's license\|driver licensing]] and [[License plate\|vehicle registration]] schemes that apply vary considerably between jurisdictions, as do laws imposing [[Vehicular homicide\|criminal responsibility for negligent driving]], [[Vehicle inspection\|vehicle safety inspections]] and compulsory [[Vehicle insurance\|insurance]]. Most countries also have differing laws against driving whilst under the [[Driving under the influence\|influence of alcohol or drugs]].

			Motorists are almost universally required to take lessons with an approved instructor and pass a [[driving test]] before being granted a license. Almost all countries allow all adults with good vision to apply to take a driving test and, if successful, to drive on public roads. Saudi Arabia, however, bans women from driving vehicles (whether pedal or motor powered) on public roads. Saudi women have periodically staged driving protests against these restrictions.

			In many countries, even after passing one's driving test, new motorists may be initially subject to special restrictions. For example, in Australia, novice drivers are required to carry "P" ("provisional") plates, and are subject to alcohol limits, and other restrictions for their first two years of driving. Another example, in California, licensed drivers (ages 16) are able to drive only with a family member for the first year.

			==Driving and occupational therapy==
			When effects of aging or a health condition impact the ability to drive, an occupational therapist can provide assessment to determine fitness to drive. An occupational therapist may suggest adaptive equipment, or a driver refresher program to keep older adults driving for as long and as safely as possible. When driving is no longer an option, occupational therapists prepare older adults for driving retirement and offer solutions to community mobility.

			==See also==

			* [[Aggressive driving]]
			* [[Automobile]]
			* [[Back seat driver]]
			* [[California stop]]
			* [[Chauffeur]]
			* [[Clutch control]]
			* [[Cruising]]
			* [[Defensive driving]]
			* [[Drifting (motorsport)]]
			* [[Driver's education]]
			* [[Driver's license]]
			* [[Driverless car]]
			* [[Driving pleasure]]
			* [[Driving under the influence]]
			* [[Graduated driver licensing]]
			* [[Heel-and-Toe]]
			* [[Highway Code]] (official road safety manual for the United Kingdom)
			* [[Highway patrol]]
			* [[Institute of Advanced Motorists]]
			* [[Mobile phones and driving safety]]
			* [[Railroad engineer]]
			* [[Road safety]]
			* [[Road racing]]
			* [[Road rage (phenomenon)\|Road rage]]
			* [[Sleep Deprived Driving]]
			* [[Traffic directionality]]
			* [[Traffic jam]]
			* [[Traffic sign]]
			* [[Vehicle dynamics]]
			* [[Wet weather driving]]

			==External links==
			{{commonscat\|Driving}}
			{{Wikibooks\|Driving}}
			* [http://www.howcarswork.co.uk How Cars Work] - also How to Drive.
			* [http://www.enjoymotoring.co.uk/ Enjoy Motoring]
			* [http://manualplex.com/how-to-drive-a-car-15/ How to drive a car]
			[[Category:Driving\| ]]

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