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Rick August, PhD, specializes in creating online courses that anyone across the globe can use! Whether you’re driving on the right hand or left hand side of the road, Rick’s done it too!
Rick’s courses have help many students pass their driver’s test the first time! They not only teach how to drive, but they teach you how do it it smartly.
Join the growing commiunty of students who pass their driver’s the first time!
“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!”
-Azam Sorathia
First Time Driver eCourse Bundle
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Ohio Maneuverability Test
$27.97 USD
Smarter Defensive Driving
$47.97 USD
Rather Learn with an E-Book?
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Driving Test Secrets with Questions
- 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!
- Driving Test Secrets eBook comes with online quiz questions now too!!
Air Brakes Explained Simply with Questions
- 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.
Featured Article
Ohio Maneuverability Driving Test Tips and Tricks 2025
This is an awesome exercise for new drivers and those learning to drive, not just for those in Ohio.
This video and blog are made possible by the Ohio Manueverability Test Course. We know that your driver’s test is stressful. In this step-by-step course, we show you how to do the course in a small SUV, a minivan, and a full-sized pickup truck. Drone shots and steering wheel footage give you a complete view of the skills you need to pass.
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!
