HLTH 412 Driver’s Education: In Car Lessons
Lesson 1 VEHICLE CONTROL TASKS
DRIVING ROUTE: Large parking lot with no traffic
Part A: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Students will:
1. Check surroundings and take selected actions prior to entering a motor vehicle parked in a parking lot, driveway, or at a curb.
2. Operate all protection, comfort control, information, communication, visibility, and security devices for both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
3. Check all devices and follow action to be taken inside a motor vehicle prior to starting the engine.
4. Move a motor vehicle forward and backward from a parked position.
5. Bring a motor vehicle to a controlled stop at a curb or designated location.
6. Maintain control of speed and direction when driving in an environment of controlled, low-density traffic.
7. Secure and leave a motor vehicle parked in a parking lot, driveway, or at a curb.
Part B: STUDENT LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Prior to entering a motor vehicle parked in a parking lot, a driveway or at a curb, explain the reasons for and checks to be made preparatory to entering a motor vehicle.
2. Describe proper adjustment of control, comfort, and visibility systems for optimum vehicle control. Identify the purpose of the gear selections available in both automatic and manual transmissions and the conditions under which each may be used.
3. While seated in the driver’s seat of the driver education vehicle, identify the location, explain the purpose of, and operate or adjust as appropriate all protective and control devices.
4. Demonstrate and explain the procedures for starting the engine and moving a motor vehicle from a parked position.
Key
Points:
1.
Emphasize the procedure of getting ready to drive the car.
2. Be sure
the student is able to control the car. If
not, repeat this lesson.
Lesson 2 BASIC DRIVING PROCEDURES – LOW DENSITY TRAFFIC
OBJECTIVE: Students will identify and explain the proper procedures to follow for straight-line driving and for right/left turns.
DRIVING ROUTE: Very quiet residential area.
Part A: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Students will:
1. Enter, move, stop, leave, and secure a motor vehicle.
2. Maintain control of speed and direction when driving in an environment of controlled, low-density traffic.
3. Control a motor vehicle when moving in a straight line and when making a right and left turn.
4. Identify a minimum of six residential driving hazards.
a. Cars leaving a driveway.
b. Pedestrians, particularly children.
c. Parked vehicles.
d. Pets.
e. Persons operating any type of cycle.
f. Limited view to lateral access.
5. Search visually. As the traffic environment dictates, manipulate signal devices, steering wheel, accelerator and brake when driving in low-density traffic and:
a. Driving in a straight line forward and reverse.
b. Moving laterally, left and right.
c. Turning left and right both forward and to the rear.
6. Begin to:
a. Identify and perform selected gap distance movements in traffic.
b. Maintain an adequate path of travel and safe stopping zone.
c. Maintain a visual search pattern.
d. Maintain a safe following distance.
Part B: STUDENT LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Practice proper procedures for pre-start, starting, moving, stopping, and securing a motor vehicle.
2. Practice smooth and coordinated use of the accelerator, brake, and steering.
3. Practice the proper procedures for making right and left turns using slide steering and returning to the nine and three o’clock positions.
4. List verbally the hazards of driving in a residential area.
Practice identifying cues of potentially hazardous situations involving the highway, signals, markings, other motorized vehicles, and/or nonmotorized highway users.
Practice predicting the acts of motor vehicle operators and other highway users that could increase the possibility of conflict in a moderate speed, low-density traffic environment.
5. Practice making the necessary visual checks. Communicate intentions and adjust speed and position in and between lanes to accommodate changes of speed and position of on-going, on-coming, and turning vehicles.
6. Practice identifying adequate time-space gaps in a stream of traffic, moderate speed and low-density necessary to execute both left and right turns.
While driving, practice maintaining a:
a. 12-second visual lead.
b. 4-second immediate safe path of travel.
c. 4-second alternate path of travel.
d. 4-second stopping zone.
e. 2-second following distance.
Key
Points:
1. Student
must be comfortable controlling the car in the low-density environment.
2.
Emphasize the scanning procedure and have the student
verbalize his thought processes.
Lesson 3 BASIC TRAFFIC MANEUVERS – NORMAL CITY TRAFFIC
OBJECTIVE: Students will make appropriate time-space gap assessments and smooth skillful operation of driving controls during the execution of basic traffic maneuvers.
DRIVING ROUTE: Normal city traffic.
Part A: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Students will:
1. Enter, start, and secure a motor vehicle.
2. Start the engine and prepare to move from a stopped position.
3. Accelerate and brake, control speed and stop a motor vehicle.
4. Visually search and manipulate signal devices, steering wheel, accelerator, and brake when driving in low-density traffic and while:
a. Driving in a straight line forward and backward in reverse.
b. Moving laterally, left and right, both forward and backward.
c. Turning left and right both forward and to the rear.
5. Assess minimum time-space gaps for:
a. Performing selected movements in traffic.
b. Maintaining an adequate path of travel and a safe stopping zone.
c. Maintaining a safe following distance.
Part B: STUDENT LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Practice proper procedure for pre-start, starting, moving, stopping, and securing a motor vehicle.
2. Practice smooth and coordinated use of turn signals, accelerator, brakes, and steering.
3. Practice the ability to select and maintain appropriate speed and position in low-speed, low-density traffic environment.
Practice the proper procedures for making a right and left turn.
Practice the ability to maintain the appropriate speed and steering ability while executing right and left turns in low-speed, low-density traffic environment.
Practice the ability to maintain appropriate speed and steering control while executing various backing and turning maneuvers under conditions of limited space.
5. Practice maintaining a constant speed without using the brakes.
Practice making the necessary visual checks, communicating intentions, adjusting speed and positioning as appropriate.
Practice adjusting speed and position in and between lanes to accommodate changes of speed and position of on-going, approaching and turning vehicles.
Practice assessing accurately a two-second following distance.
Practice determining accurately a four-second stopping zone and alternate path of travel.
Practice identifying adequate time-space gaps.
Key
Point: Work on anticipating the
unexpected.
Lesson 4
Multiple hazards and adverse conditions.
Objective: Students will identify critical cues and execute actions necessary to maintain control of time and space when confronted with situations where multiple hazards and increased speed represent potential problems.
DRIVING ROUTE: Away from the city on highway. Move speeds to about 55 mph.
Part A: Performance indicators.
Students will:
1) Pass on-going motor vehicles on a highway
2)
Adjust speed and/or position to reduce the possibility of collision.
3)
Adjust speed and following distance to existing conditions.
4)
Identify, separate and respond to situations in which multiple hazards
exist and adjust speed and position to reduce the possibility or consequences of
a collision.
5) Adjust speed and position as appropriate to accommodate changes in visibility resulting in changes from environmental conditions.
Part B: Student learning strategies
1) Identify high-risk elements within the traffic environment. Describe and demonstrate procedures for reducing the number of multiple hazards to be dealt with when passing a motor vehicle on a two-lane roadway.
2) Identify multiple, simultaneous high-risk elements within the traffic environment.
Describe and demonstrate the procedures for reducing the probability of
occurrences or to control the sequences of hazardous condition.
Identify through commentary driving, appropriate adjustment of speed and steering control, a motor vehicle under conditions of:
a. Limited traction (adverse weather)
b. Limited Visibility (darkness)
3)
Respond appropriately in moderate and intermediate density traffic
environments by adjusting speed and position to traffic hazards and traffic
control devices
List verbally the six conditions to which a driver must adjust:
a. Visibility
b. Traffic
c. Road
d. Weather
e. Vehicle
f. Driver
4)
Identify through commentary driving, adjustments of speed, position, use
of horn or lights, to communicate with and/or adjust to hazardous situations
involving motorcycles, other vehicles, or distractions internal to the
driver’s own vehicle.
5)
Identify multiple, simultaneous high-risk elements within the traffic
environment.
Describe and demonstrate procedures for reducing the probability of
occurrences or to control the sequences of hazardous conditions.
KEY POINT: Be sure students do not overreact. Start the drill with the best drivers in the car.
Lesson 5 PARKING AND TURNABOUTS
OBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate scanning techniques and assessment procedures necessary to initiate and complete various parking maneuvers.
DRIVING ROUTE: Need a curb and 4ft weighted pole to practice parallel parking. Will also need location for heading and diagonal parking and a quiet street for turnabouts.
Part
A: Performance indicators.
Students will:
1) Enter and exit from an angle parking position
2) Enter and exit from a perpendicular parking space
3) Enter and exit from a parallel parking space located on both the left and right side of a roadway.
4) Enter and exit from a parallel parking space located on an upgrade a downgrade.
5) Enter and exit a stream of on-going and on-coming traffic.
6) Recognize signs that make turning illegal
7) Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a U-turn
8) Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a two-point turn on the right and left side of the road.
9) Demonstrate the proper procedures for making a three-point turn
Part B: Student
learning strategies
1) Practice scanning and assessment procedures for entering and leaving an angle parking position.
2) Practice scanning and assessment procedures for entering and leaving a perpendicular parking position
3) Practice scanning and assessment procedures for entering and leaving a parallel parking position on the right and left sides of the roadway.
4) Practice proper positioning of the steering wheel as related to upgrade, downgrade, curb or no-curb parking.
5) Identify high-risk elements within the traffic environment.
Describe and demonstrate procedures for reducing the number of multiple hazards when entering and leaving traffic
6) List the types of signs that make turnabouts illegal. Mention signs that are posted in the local driving area.
7) Practice the skills necessary to make a U-turn. Practice identifying cues for potentially hazardous situations involving a U-turn.
8) Practice smooth and coordinated use of the turn signal, brake, and steering wheel to make a two-point turn toward the right or left side of the roadway.
9) Practice making the necessary visual checks, communicating, and adjusting speed and position necessary to execute the three-point turn.
Practice assessing the dangers and risks of a 3-point turn.
KEY POINT: Parallel parking is difficult; students need to follow alignment procedures.
OBJECTIVE: Students will identify and execute actions necessary for responding to emergency situations requiring evasive maneuvers.
Driving Route: Road with solid gravel shoulder and ground area/road for stopping.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Students will:
1. Bring a motor vehicle to a controlled stop in the shortest distance possible on different types of road surfaces (if available).
2. Practice evasive maneuvers.
3. Bring a motor vehicle under control on a low shoulder of the highway.
4. Successfully perform a blocked-lane activity.
5. Demonstrate serpentine steering at varying rates of speed.
Part B: STUDENT LEARNING STRATEGIES
1. Use ABS braking when the path ahead is blocked and there are no escape routes to either the right to the left.
2. Combine threshold braking and steering where the immediate path two seconds ahead is blocked and alternate paths are in turn blocked within three- to four-seconds ahead.
3. Practice off-road recovery
Obtain permission to use a large paved area to practice off-road recovery.
4. Combine threshold braking and steering where the immediate path two seconds ahead is blocked and alternate paths are in turn blocked within three to four seconds ahead.
5. Practice serpentine steering.
Identify through commentary driving, appropriate adjustment of speed and steering control for a motor vehicle under conditions of:
a. limited traction (adverse weather)
b. limited visibility (darkness)
Select time-space gaps and speed appropriate to accommodate a vehicle that is merging with or leaving an expressway under conditions of moderate to heavy traffic density.
Identify through commentary driving, visual checks and appropriate adjustment of speed and position necessary for entering/exiting, passing and blending with slower and faster moving traffic on limited access highways.
Key
Point: Student should begin to feel
comfort with increased speed.
Lesson 7:
City and Expressway Driving
Objective: Students will demonstrate general, perceptual, and decision-making skills needed to drive successfully in city/expressway situations.
Driving Route: Interstate, High Speed highway.
Part A: Performance indicators.
Students will:
1) Demonstrate proper procedures and precautions for changing lanes.
2) Demonstrate proper use of right, center, and left lanes when driving on a one-way street and/or multiple-lane, two-way street.
3) Demonstrate proper procedures for making right and left turns in city traffic through lane selection.
4) Demonstrate ability to adjust to various speedl imits while using knowledge of SEE-it.
5) Demonstrate proper procedures for passing a slower vehicle traveling in the right lane. Also, demonstrate proper procedures for passing a slower vehicle in the left lane of multiple-lane highway.
6) Demonstrate the proper procedures to be followed when approaching different traffic control devices.
7) Demonstrate knowledge of the right-of-way rules for pedestrians.
8) Demonstrate the proper procedures for entering a ramp and moving onto the acceleration lane of the expressway.
9) Demonstrate the proper procedures for entering a ramp and moving onto the acceleration lane of the expressway.
10) Demonstrate the proper procedures for using the deceleration lane and exit ramp.
11) Identify hazards when sharing the road with a car, motorcycle, or a truck, bus or other large object.
Part B: Student learning strategies
1) List and practice proper steps for changing highway lanes.
Discuss precautions to be taken when changing lanes
2) Discuss and practice the proper use of the right, center, and left lanes while driving in one-way and two-way traffic.
3) Discuss and practice procedures used when making right and left turns in city traffic, emphasizing the use of specialized lanes.
4) Perform various scanning techniques to show the proper use of “seeing the big picture” and to demonstrate the SEE-it process.
5) Practice proper signaling and passing techniques
6) Practice proper techniques that can be used to slow, brake, stop, and signal when approaching different traffic control devices.
7) Practice proper precautions when pedestrians are present
Discuss responsible driving behaviors when pedestrians cross illegally or improperly.
8) Discuss and practice proper procedures for entering an expressway with special emphasis on matching speed of expressway traffic.
9) Discuss and practice proper procedures to allow merging vehicles to enter an expressway either by slowing down or changing lanes.
10) Discuss and practice proper procedures for leaving an expressway, with the emphasis on reducing speed.
11) Practice passing other vehicles by looking to the front and rear, signaling and moving into the passing lane.
Key Point: Be sure student are cautious on this day and comfortable with 65 mph.