and approaching and driving in curves in the road. speed going to hill and up hill. 5 minutes Concentrating on path of travel and sharing the roadway. Keeping the vehicle in the center of the lane Remind students to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane using their front tires as a guide 5 minutes Turning at intersections Watching all around Make sure to check left, right, left again 5 minute Stopping at stop signs Coming to a full stop and looking for a clear path Stop at stop sign and count to two before going into the intersection 5 minutes Practice a safe following distance and managing speed. Following too close Keep a 2 second following distance from the car in front of you.
instructed to look and identify distracted drivers. 10 minutes Students will make lane changes on the interstate using turn signals and checking mirrors and blind spots each time. Not checking blind spots and not signaling Remind students to look over their shoulder to check blind spot and signal before moving the vehicle. 5 minutes Students will take an exit off of the interstate and then the interstate merging with the flow of traffic Slowing down off the interstate and speeding up to get back on the interstate. Students need to signal, slow as they merge off the interstate and increasing speed staying even with cars when entering back on to the interstate. 5 minute Students will work on parallel parking Students will struggle with concept and understanding the 3 step process Student may get confused 5 minutes Student and instructor will discuss any areas of concern and areas to improve interstate driving and parallel parking.
Drive 5- School to Home and back to School Skills Introduced and Addressed: Railroad-highway grade crossing safety, Dual lanes and multi-lanes Allotted Time: 60 minutes Learning Objectives: Students will demonstrate proper knowledge of merging into traffic, intersections and other roadway obstacles while completing a drive to their home from the school. Students will adjust speed and position of the car to reduce risk in response to other vehicles and drivers on the roadway. Students will adjust body position to improve their visual space while steering and keep speed controlled when completing a three point turn around and during the drive in general. Time allotment Description of Driving Task/Skill Anticipated problems for novice drivers Strategies to address identified problems minutes Pre Entry checks Skipping several important items Give students a check list to follow minutes Preparing to drive and practicing proper hand positions. Students will understand how to operate different tools in the car such as lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, etc. before we start our drive Skipping several important items in preparing to drive such as not checking mirrors for proper visibility. Give students a check list to follow minutes Starting the engine Turning the key to much Show students how to start the engine and let go of the key 29 minutes Students will concentrate on driving in traffic, making lane changes, driving while going through curves and various other roadway issues while Checking blind spots, maintaining proper speed, staying within the lanes of the road. Remind students before they make a lane change. Remind students to check the speed limit signs on all roadways.
Backing up, Parallel Parking, School Zones, Merging, etc. 10 minutes Students will practice any remaining areas they feel they need practice with after the drive test. Usually they choose to practice parking Remind all procedures of all types of parking 10 minutes Students practice parking, turning, and lane position on moderately busy roadways Keeping in center of lane and parking using proper procedures Remind students to center their vehicle and use all precautions while parking including utilizing mirrors in the car 5 minutes Discuss any questions or concerns.