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Lesson 14 of 15
Driving Inexperience
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson you'll be able to:
- 1Understand why new drivers crash most in their first months.
- 2Build steady habits for braking, scanning, and following distance.
- 3Adjust your technique for weather and reduced-visibility conditions.
Step 1 of 3
A. Inexperience vs. Immaturity
Key Things to Remember
- Your first months of driving are the riskiest — stay humble and alert.
- Keep a 3-second following gap, and more in rain, fog, or darkness.
- Brake smoothly and keep your eyes scanning far ahead.
Content based on the 2025 CA Driver Handbook. Always verify current requirements at dmv.ca.gov.