As students head back to class, morning roads and school zones are expected to get busier, which can be especially stressful for teenagers driving themselves to school for the first time.

For families with new drivers, instructors say preparation can make a major difference before the first bell rings.

At A+ Driving Academy on the Northeast Side, Steele students Danielle Winkles and Aliyah McQuaker talked about what it is like to drive to school as traffic picks up.