In-car Lesson One Drive Route Objectives and Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors Getting Ready to Drive While approaching the car Have keys in hand Look under the car Look at and around the car 1.3 Steering, Motion Control Placing the car in motion Right foot on brake Shift to drive Release parking brake Check driving path Getting Ready to Drive Before opening the door Look inside the car Control the door swing 1.3 Steering, Motion Control Inching & creeping the car Keep foot on brake Release partial brake Inching with brake control Idle speed Getting Ready to Drive After entering the car Lock doors - key in ignition Head restraint up to ears Adjust seat - butt-in seating Check and adjust all mirrors Safety belts on all 1.3 Steering, Motion Control Acceleration control Idle speed movement Press gas smoothly Keep steady speed Increase speed Decelerate gradually 1.2 Starting Engine Parking brake on Insert key - foot on brake Shift should be in "park" Twist key - release no delay Headlights on - day & night 1.3 Steering, Motion Control Moving, stopping smoothly braking control Feel braking point Constant pressure Normal smooth stop Hard smooth stop Abs braking 1.2 Orientation to Controls Place hands on wheel Use directional signals Put wipers on and off Turn hazards lights on & off 1.4 Vision Control Selection of target Use of central vision Use of fringe vision Aiming for targets
Parking brake Speedometer Adjust climate control Use headlights -low & high Adjust sun visor Blow the horn Use of gas pedal Use of brake pedal Use of shift 1.5 Transition Pegs Looking into Turns Use of steering wheel Recovery of steering Gas and brake pedals In-car Lesson Two Drive Route Objectives and Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors 2.1 Reading Instruments and Gauges Fuel gauge Temperature gauge/light Brake system warning Oil pressure gauge/light Tachometer Odometer, Tripometer 2.4 Entering Traffic Flows After entering traffic flow Cancel signal Accurate tracking path Re-evaluate rear zone Look for new problems 2.2Reference Points Right side limit Left side limit Front limit Rear limit 2.4 Crossing Traffic Search left, front, right Front bumper at curb Locate gap or hole Entering the gap 2.2 Reference Points Right side limitation Left side limitation Front even with curb line LP2, LP3, LP1 2.4 Exiting Traffic Mirrors and blind spots Use of signal Side position reference point Speed control Cancel signal 2.2 Reference Points Right turns Side position and forward position Left turns Side position and forward position 2.4 Exiting Traffic Securing the vehicle Right foot on brake Set parking brake Shift to “park” Turn off accessories, engine Remove key, check traffic 2.3 Traffic Controls Legal stops Comply with signs Comply with roadway markings 2.5 Precision Turns Stopped and Moving Before turn Use of signals mirror – blind spot check Side position reference point Speed control - brake Smooth legal stop
3.3 FIND Line-of-sight Problems Caused by Environment Curves, hill crests, intersections Buildings, bridges, fences Trees, bushes, signs, billboards Weather conditions 3.5 Turnabouts U turns, Y turns Right or left alley turnabouts Evaluate risks, select location Search and yield right of way Use of signals Vision use while backing Steering control Legal stop, safety stop Use of pivot point 3.3 FIND Line-of-sight Problems Caused by Vehicles Parked vehicles Stopped, slow moving Vehicles entering roadway In-car Lesson Four Drive Route Objectives and Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors 4.1 Perceptual Skill Development Search to Target Area Tell what target is Describe target area Describe problems in target area Target area open or closed Identify line-of-sight, path-of-travel Respond to problems 4.2 Zone Control Apply Speed Control Options Keep same speed Decelerate Off-gas, cover brake Off-gas, apply brake Increase speed Attempt to keep zones open 4.1 Perceptual Skill Development Search the 15-Second Range Know 4-Second Danger Zone. Recognition of Line-of-Sight Conditions. See to Target Area See 15-Second Range See within Danger Zone Identify LOS-POTs Respond to LOS-POTs Use central vision Use fringe vision 4.3 Angle Parking Entering Check rear zone Check parking space Side and forward position Creep - turn wheel fast Line up with target Straighten car and tires Stop at front reference point 4.1 Perceptual Skill Development Judge Distance in Seconds Take a guess Count off by seconds Accuracy of guess Different speeds 4.3 Angle Parking Exiting Back slowly Check traffic Check all corners Clear front and rear ref. Pts. Turn Straighten car Tires straight Shift to drive 4.1 Perceptual Skill Development Zone Control Problems Find in target area Solve 15-second range Control 4-sec danger zone 4.3 Hill Parking Up-hill with Curb Up-hill without Curb Check front, rear and right rear Signal 5 seconds, apply brake Check rear and blind spot
Down-hill Right side limit reference point Turn wheels Secure car 4.2 Zone Control Find closed zones Solve - check related zone Apply best speed control option Apply best lane position option Attempt to keep zones open 4.3 Hill Parking Entering Traffic Evaluate intended path Mirrors and blind spots Locate gap or hole Use of signals In-car Lesson Five Drive Route Objectives and Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors 5.1 Communications Options Effective Use Signal lights Headlights Brake lights Horn Lane position Speed control Hand signals 5.3 Rear Zone Control Use of Mirrors After seeing zone change Before & after braking Stopped in traffic Before & after turns Before & after lane change Before backing 5.3 Rear Zone Control Awareness of Rear Condition Blind spot check – head movement Open • closed • unstable Take action/control rear Effective speed/control rear 5.1 Communications Options Time Communications Send messages Receive messages Respond to communications Get commitment Courteous to others 5.4 Stopping in Traffic No Car In Front Staggered stop Legal stop Safety stop 5.2 Approach Intersection See intersection in target area Check the rear zone Select best lane position Search left, front, right (45° or 90°) Speed control Point-of-no-return 5.4 Stopping in Traffic Car In Front See rear tires Delay moving 2 seconds
Enter LP2 or LP3 Release signal light lever Mirror check Best lane position 6.6 Attitudes & Emotions Is courteous, not aggressive keeps emotions in check recognizes aggression in others does not engage In-car Lesson Seven Drive Route Objectives and Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors 7.1 Responding to Laws Traffic Signals Point-of-no-return Red light Right turn on red Yellow changing lights Green light, search intersection Signal arrows Flashing signal lights 7.2 Curves and Hill Crests See/respond to hills in target area evaluate path-of-travel Hill approach LP1 At crest evaluate path Over Hillcrest LP 1 7.3 Following Time and Space Keep 4 seconds following space Adjust front closure rate Alert slower vehicles Keep 4 seconds of time Try to improve view 7.1 Responding to Laws Signs, Signals, and Markings Sees / responds to signs & signals Sees / responds to markings See warning signs cues, check rear Sees / responds to zone conditions Demonstrates yielding laws 7.3 Following Time and Space Read traffic 15 sec. Ahead Control the rear zone Respond to communication When front car slows Explain benefits 7.1 Responding to Laws Respond to Traffic Signs Regulatory signs Demonstrates law compliance Warning signs
7.1 Responding to Laws See Signs as Traffic Cue Check rear zone Check line-of-sight, path-of-travel Check escape path Respond to markings Demo right-of-way laws 7.4 Commentary Driving Start with an okay speed, LP State one zone condition State condition of other zones Get the best: speed, LP, and comm. Re-adjust at 4-sec zone 7.2 Curves and Hill Crests See/respond to curves in target area evaluate grip on straightaway Evaluate left/right zones Get best lane position, drive line Use brake/accelerator effectively Look into curves In-Car Lesson Eight Drive Route Objectives And Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors 8.1 Timing Side Zones Identify fixed side zone Identify moving side zone Time left zone with fixed right Time right zone with fixed left Improve lane position With closed left & right Making lane change While passing, time open Communicate Get best speed control 6.5 Parallel Parking key steps Side position Communication Rear pivot point Check left/front corner swing Back to a 45° angle Creep and time clearance Straighten tires Center car
Malfunctions Brakes Fail Control steering Rapidly pump the brakes Shift to a lower gear Use the parking brake method to slow or stop Find a soft crash area if necessary 9.2 Passing And Being Passed Why pass? - risk vs. Gain Keep at least 3 seconds Select best pass location Mirrors , blind spot checks, signal Check front and side Avoid hesitation Accelerate smoothly Keep searching See headlights Return, cancel signal Move to LP3, decelerate, cooperate 9.3 Emergencies And Malfunctions As Time Permits, Test Student Responses “Locate and Park Near…” “Locate and Stop at…” “Emergency Vehicle” “It's Beginning to Rain” “Missed Your Turn” 9.3 Emergencies And Malfunctions Tire Blows Out Aim to the target area, where you want the car to go Reduce speed gradually Maintain balance Stay off brake Control steering Find a safe place to pull off the road 9.4 Skid Avoidance Simulated Skidding Condition See Off-Target Condition Keep Head & Eyes on Target Area Off Pedals Steer to Target No Hesitation In-Car Lesson Ten Drive Route Objectives And Key Behaviors Lesson Objectives Key behaviors Lesson Objectives Key Behaviors 10.1 Limited Access Highways Check the Rear Zone Keep 4 Seconds of Space On Ramp, Slow Speed Search For Gap To Enter Blind Spot Checks Signal Light On Accelerate Briskly Precision Lane Entry Mirror Checks 9.2 Passing and Being Passed Why Pass? - Risk vs. Gain Keep At Least 3 Seconds Select Best Pass Location Mirrors - Checks -Signal Check Front and Side Avoid Hesitation Accelerate Smoothly Keep Searching See Headlight Return, Cancel Signal 10.1 Limited Access Highways Plan 12 Sec. Plus for Exit Get Rear Zone Status Communicate Change Lanes, If Needed 9.2 Passing and Being Passed Plan Ahead For Passing Select Passing Location Adjust Lane Position Communicate If Needed