Practice question
What should an instructor do before allowing a student to drive the vehicle for the first time?
- Simply hand them the keys and begin driving in traffic immediately
- Orient the student to all vehicle controls, safety features, and conduct a pre-drive briefing
- Have them read the entire vehicle owner's manual before any hands-on practice — first drives begin with control orientation and a pre-drive briefing.
- Let them figure out the controls independently while driving on a busy street
Answer: B — Orient the student to all vehicle controls, safety features, and conduct a pre-drive briefing
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