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Ohio Maneuverability Test
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Smarter Defensive Driving
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Driving Test Secrets
- How to stop wasting time and pass that practical exam on the first try
- Key concepts for avoiding collisions by adopting defensive driving
- Immersive visuals so people with all learning styles can easily absorb the facts
- An understanding of what’s really going on with traffic regulations that will help you relax and get that license
- A glossary of important terms, links to a companion YouTube channel, and much, much more!

Air Brakes Explained Simply
- Starts with what you already know: the brakes on your car and shows you that air brakes aren’t all that different;
- Gives you the exact Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) practice questions you will be given to pass your test;
- Lists of the air brake valves and their function for you to pass your CDL;
- Provides detailed step-by-step “LEGO” instructions for the air brake pre-trip inspection;
- Defines all the jargon, like “spring brakes” for example. This is a dumb term for the parking brakes, that sometimes act as emergency brakes;
- Shows you simple air brake adjustment for both manual and automatic slack adjusters.
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Meet Your Instructor

Rick August, the founder of Smart Drive Test, transformed his life’s challenges into a mission to help others become confident, skilled drivers. With a background in truck driving instruction and a deep commitment to education, Rick launched Smart Drive Test on YouTube in 2015. His engaging tutorials and dedication have garnered over 100,000 subscribers, earning the channel a Silver Play Button in 2019. Rick’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and a belief in the power of knowledge.
Love your lessons Rick. Your voice keeps me interested in actually want to pay attention. Many other instructors on YouTube, after ten seconds I be pulling the plug. I just can’t! Haha!!! Thank you so much for your time and dedication.
Thanks for them tips they were really helpful I passed it on my 1st try 👍🏽
God bless you, Rick! I must have seen all your videos before doing my road test. Thanks to your videos and pointers, I passed the test on the first attempt. I can’t stress enough how helpful your videos are. Thank you so much!