The booklet is intended to help train people with mild mental retardation to drive electric wheelchairs. The systematic training incorporates features of adequate time, stress upon generalization, and a relaxed and secure environment. Lessons are presented on the following skill areas: preparation, starting and stopping, driving straight ahead, turning, turning around, negotiating obstacles, marking tracks, reversing, giving way, critical situations, driving surfaces, speeds, driving over obstacles, choosing the route, slopes, being observant, public roads, games, wheelchair maintenance, and breakdowns. (CL)