Don’t forget the Colorado Driver Handbook

    When new drivers are taught how to drive, they are given a book to study entitled the Colorado Driver Handbook which contains the driving laws in Colorado. This 38 pages of golden rules of the roadway is essential for new drivers on how to drive safely. Over the years, I believe sometimes drivers forget some of the topics in that book. Now, I understand some of the content is tried and true laws that have been around for decades, but there are new laws that have come to pass since some of us went through driver’s training.
    I suggest the next time you get a chance, pick up a copy or look it up online and read what it has to say. Many people in professional fields continue to read manuals throughout their entire career to make sure they are up to date on the latest topics, or maybe it’s just a refresher on old topics; no matter what the reason, it’s important for them to keep up to date on updated information. I believe this should be the same for the driving public. Let’s look at some of the content of the handbook.
    On the first page after the cover is a message from the governor that I feel has importance. He writes, “As part of the state’s continuing commitment to safety on the roads and responsible driver education, I am proud to present the Colorado Driver Handbook.”

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