But we also use when we back a car in a parking lot or when we park a car on the roadside for a short time. Other than emergency, we use it in at least two other meanings. First, we use the emergency lights at the beginning of a traffic jam, to let the o ther drivers know. By doing it, other drivers slow down and we can prevent the car crash. We do it when someo ne stops his car to let us go into the lane.
Most American people learn to drive in junior high school.
In the classroom, th ey read Driver's manual , watch videos and movies, and learn traffic rules. They have to takes some quizzes and a final test. They also take actual d riving practice with their instructor. If they pass both of the classroom s ection and the driving one of driver's education, they would get a Driver's Ed Certificate, which need to get a Driver's permit when they are 16 years o ld. They have to take a quick eye exam ination, a written test, and the driving test.