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40 - Hour Parent/Teen

Driving Guide(Parent Supervised On The Road Program)
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40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

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Parenting the Driving Experience

Your child has reached an important milestone; a LEARNERS PERMIT. It is our hope that acquiring mature driving

skills and judgment will be a rewarding experience for you and your teenager. With your involvement, it can also be a

safe experience. This 40-hour parent/teen driving handbook provides suggestions for in-car lessons to help you guide

your child in making this step to adulthood more successful for both of you.

How do you teach a 16-year-old not to be a 16-year-old behind the wheel of an automobile? Unfortunately, there is no

magic formula to prepare your teenager for the responsibilities of driving. Driver education at its best is a team effort

involving schools, communities, students, and families.

Cars do not crash; people crash them. In 2005, 136 Young Drivers (Ages 15-20) were killed and an additional 193

others killed as a result of a crash involving a driver (Ages 15-20) in Georgia. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading

cause of death of 15 to 20-year olds (based on 2003 figures, which are the latest mortality data currently available

from the National Center for Health Statistics). In 2008, 3,500 15- to 20-year old drivers were killed and an additional

350,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes nationally.

The Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) was established in Georgia by a collaborative effort of

highway safety advocates, legislators, law enforcement officials, educators, businesses and media in the wake of a

high number of fatal vehicle crashes involving young, inexperienced drivers. TADRA involves an intense, three-stepeducation process that allows the young driver to gain more experience behind the wheel. Additionally, it also

requires that prior to the issuance of a Class D license you must have completed a cumulative total of at least forty (40)

hours of other supervised driving experience, including at least six (6) hours at night.

Beginning January 1, 2007, all 16-year-olds applying for a Class D drivers license must complete an approved driver

education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 hours of which must be at night, with a

parent or guardians sworn verification that these requirements have been met. Any Georgia resident who has not

completed an approved driver education course must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for a Class D drivers

license and he or she must have completed a total of at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours

at night. The same verification in writing by a parent or guardian is required. This manual is designed to help you

achieve the required driving experience to qualify for a Class D drivers license.

The ability to move a car skillfully is not the same thing as the ability to drive safely. Steering the vehicle is a

relatively simple skill that most people can master in a short period of time. Driving is a complex task requiring

mastery of various performance skills. It requires processing and accurately evaluating risk in the driving

environment, developing appropriate responses to minimize risk, and gaining experience to predict what action others

may take.

This technical assistance guide provides you with a systematic approach to guide your child towards remaining

collision-free in both low- and high-risk driving environments. The suggested lessons in this guide follow a sequential

learning pattern that progresses from the parking lot to neighborhoods, to light traffic, to rural highways, to

expressways and then to city driving. Each lesson provides you with an estimated amount of time the student will

need to achieve mastery; however, because students have different abilities and learning styles you need to spend as

much time as necessary to allow your child to master the skills before moving on to the next lesson. Research shows

that in order for young drivers to remain collision-free, parents must model safe driving behaviors and invest in

meaningful guided practice over a long period of time to turn these skills into good driving habits!

If neither parent has a valid drivers license, a friend or relative can conduct the guided practice sessions. Because

parents and guardians play such a significant role in the development of safe driving habits, parents should remain

involved in the learning process as observers in the car during the guided practice sessions. Knowing your child is a

skilled, safety-conscious driver will give you peace of mind in the years to come.

In addition to sharpening your driving skills, it is our hope the guided practice sessions presented in this guide will

provide your child with a solid foundation to develop safe, collision-free driving habits that will last a lifetime. At the

end of this technical assistance guide is a 40-hour log to help you keep track of your driving time together.

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Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA)

The Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) was enacted on July 1, 1997. TADRA

established a graduated drivers license program for young drivers ages 15 to 18 in Georgia. This act

directly addresses the leading killer of our young people traffic crashes. The law significantly changes the

way young motorists earn and maintain the privilege of driving by providing a controlled means for newdrivers to gain experience, and by reducing high-risk driving situations. While the law does focus on young

drivers, it also contains important provisions that affect drivers over 21, particularly in the area of DUI

prevention and enforcement.

TADRA is a Three-Step Process

TADRA involves an intense, three-step education process that allows the young driver to gain moreexperience behind the wheel:

Step One Learners Permit (Class CP) You must be at least 15 years of age in order to apply. An original birth certificate, certified copy of the birth certificate (with embossed state seal),certificate of birth registration, certified copy of court records (adoption, name changes), certified

naturalization records, immigration card or a valid Passport must be presented at the time of

application.

You must know your social security number. The number is required to issue the permit. You will be required to pass an eye and knowledge test. A parent or legal guardian with a Georgia License or ID Card will have to go with you to the

Customer Service Center in order to sign for you to be tested. The legal guardian must have a

certified guardianship paper from the court or adoption paper with embossed court seal.

A Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance from your school must be signed and notarized. It isvalid for 30 days. All applicants under the age of 18 not enrolled in school must provide a GED

diploma, high school diploma, or an attendance form from your local Board of Education if you are

enrolled in an approved home school program. Any Out of State Learners Permit or ID Card must be surrendered to issue a Georgia Learners

Permit.

When driving, there must be a licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front seat with you at alltimes.

The permit is valid for 24 months.

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Important InformationIf you are under age 18, you may not apply for or keep a drivers permit or license if youwithdraw from school, have a total of 10 unexcused absences, or have any conductinfractions.If you receive a traffic citation after you receive your license, your license may besuspended. Paying the citation fee does not indicate that your license will not besuspended.

Class CP license fee$10.00

Payable inCash, money order, check or

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Step Two Provisional License (Class D)In order to apply for a Provisional License (Class D) all applicants must meet the following requirements:

A valid Learners Permit must be held for at least one year and one day from its issuance. Appointments for on-the-road tests are mandatory and should be made up to 90 days in advance.

Reservation numbers are:

(678) 413-8400 select option 3 orToll-Free (866) 754-3687 when dialing from an area code outside of the

Metro-Atlanta area.

You must know your Social Security number. A parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor must go to the Customer Service Center

with you and sign in order for you to be tested. The legal guardian must have a certified

guardianship paper from the court or adoption paper with embossed court seal. The driving

instructor must have a notarized document, signed by the parent or legal guardian, authorizing that

individual to act as their agent in the application process.

A Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance from your school must be signed and notarized. It isvalid for 30 days. All applicants under the age of 18 not enrolled in school must provide a GED

diploma, high school diploma, or an attendance form from your local Board of Education if you are

enrolled in an approved home school program. A parent or legal guardian must sign an affidavit at the time of examination that the applicant has

completed at least 40 hours, including 6 hours at night, of supervised driving.

You must have taken the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) and you must present thecertificate. If you have not taken ADAP, Add-On Classes are offered monthly throughout the state.

You may visit our web site www.ga.dds.gov for a location near you, or call toll-free 800-245-4410.

Look for online ADAP (eADAP) on our website.

You must pass an eye and driving test. Effective January 1,2007 all 16-year-olds must be in compliance with Joshuas Law in order to

apply for a Class D drivers license. You must show proof that you comply with Joshuas Law by

having completed one of the following methods of driver education:

o Public/Private School 30 hours classroom training (with an instructor) and 6 hours privatebehind-the-wheel training (with an instructor). Students also need an additional 40 hours ofsupervised driving experience.

o Public/Private School 30 hours classroom training (with an instructor) and 40 hours parent-taught behind-the-wheel training (this booklet).

o Virtual 30 hours classroom and 6 hours private behind-the-wheel training (with aninstructor). Students also need an additional 40 hours of supervised driving experience.

o Virtual 30 hours classroom and 40 hours parent-taught behind-the-wheel training ( thisbooklet).

o All students must have 6 hours of supervised driving at night.

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Important Information about Road Test Vehicles

The vehicle used for the drivers test must be properly insured, registered, have a valid tag and

must pass a pre-test safety inspection. You will be asked to show a valid insurance card. Road

tests may be taken in rental cars under certain conditions (see the GA Drivers Manual).

Every effort has been made to provide a variety of methods in which to obtain the necessarytraining to fit your lifestyle. Driver education is accessible, effective and affordable. See thewebsite below for more specific information.

www.gateendrivereducation.com

Class Dlicense fee

$10.00Payable in

Cash,moneyorder,

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The Parents Role in the Young Drivers Licensing Process

Grant the Department of Driver Services permission to issue their young driver a Learners Permitand a Class D Drivers License.

Provide their child with at least 40 hours of supervised driving experience with 6 hours at night. Ensure that 16-year-old drivers complete an approved driver education course prior to applying for

a license.

Control the childs driving privileges if he or she is not demonstrating responsible behavior. Continue to monitor their childs driving after receipt of their provisional license, reinforce safety

belt use, and limit passengers, cell phone use and other driving distractions.

Present a positive role model by demonstrating safe driving behaviors.Parent Tips for In-Car Guided Practice Sessions

Parental reinforcement of basic driving skills and good decision-making will lead to safe driving habits that

will last a lifetime.

Enjoy your time together. Have fun! This is a great bonding opportunity. Focus on the drivingtask and leave family issues at home.

When you drive, set a good example to model. Always wear your safety belt. Try to correct anyunsafe driving habits that you may have acquired; such as rolling through stop signs, accelerating

through yellow lights, exceeding the speed limit. etc.

If possible, initial instruction should begin in a car with an automatic transmission so that yourchild can focus on mastering basic vehicle control maneuvers.

Select driving environments that complement the lesson objectives and the novice drivers ability.Start in parking lots and progress to quiet neighborhoods. Stay in a safe, low-risk environment as

long as needed and, in the beginning, practice driving routes familiar to your child.

Check to make sure your child has their Learners Permit and insurance information with him orher when operating a vehicle.

Explain the objectives of each lesson and review what was learned in the last lesson.

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Class D Provisional License Conditions Nodriving between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.No exceptions During the first six monthsafter issuance, no driving with passengers who are not

members of the drivers immediate family;

For the second six month period, no driving with more than one passenger under the ageof 21 who is not a member of the drivers immediate family;

After one year from the date of issuance, no more than three passengers under the age of21 who are not members of the drivers immediate famil .


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Feedback should be precise and immediate. If a mistake is made, repeat the maneuver taking thedriver step by step through the process, and then allow practice without assistance.

Be patient, calm, and alert at all times. Make positive remarks frequently. Have short, well-planned practice sessions. Thirty minutes is the optimum learning period for

beginning drivers. The first 30 minutes of each one-hour session should be used to introduce andpractice the new skills. Assess the childs understanding of the lesson objectives during the secondhalf of the session. Set high standards and evaluate each driving session together.

In a parking lot, practice steering the car with your left hand from the passenger seat. If you have a car with a parking brake between the seats, practice stopping the car by depressing the

release button and raising the parking brake.

To prepare yourself to regain speed control in the event you child panics, practice shifting thetransmission from drive to neutral from the passenger seat.

Adjust the mirror on the passenger sun visor so you can use it as a rearview mirror. If the rightoutside mirror is properly adjusted to eliminate blind spot and glare, you can also use that mirror to

monitor traffic to the rear from the passenger seat. (see page 7)

Keep instructions simple and concise. First direct where to go, and then state the action to take(e.g., At the next intersection, turn right.)

Check mirrors and the space to the sides and ahead of the vehicle before giving directions. Emphasize driving with a large anticipation zone by looking at least 15-20 seconds ahead. Play the

what if game; what if a car suddenly changes lanes, stops, turns, etc.

Encourage commentary driving! This is the most valuable tool you have for checking how yourchild is processing driving skills and evaluating the environment. Ask your child to read the

traffic picture aloud describing anything that may affect your path of travel. For example, when

your child changes speed, your child may say: red light, mirror, ease foot off accelerator and

brake. Actually, you should hear mirror and ease off accelerator a lot!

Reinforce the fact that a green light means one must scan the intersection before proceeding. Encourage your child not to panic when approached by an emergency vehicle and to focus on

looking for a safe area to pull over.

Discuss the rules for passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights.

Encourage new drivers to change their route to avoid making a difficult left turn. There is a lot to learn in each lesson, so your child may need extra time to attain adequate skill

proficiency. Mastery at each level is important before moving on to the next lesson.

If possible, integrate night driving into each area of instruction.

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Driving in the 21st Century

Improvements in auto and highway design also have increased highway saety. Many new cars are equipped

with saety eatures that dictate basic vehicle control procedures. Drivers must understand these new

technologies and the need or basic vehicle maintenance.

Tires, wheels, brakes, shock absorbers, drive train, steering and suspension systems unction together toprovide a sae, comortable ride and good gas mileage.

Tires

Properly infated tires are critical to vehicle control and good gas mileage. Tires

should be infated to the vehicle manuacturers recommended pressure printed on

the vehicles door placard or in the owners manual, not the maximum limit listed on

the tire sidewall. Under-infated tires fex too much and build up heat, which can lead

to blowouts or the tread separating and peeling o. The actual size o the tire patch

in contact with the road is about the size o a dollar bill. These our dollar bill size

patches o rubber in contact with the road surace allow the vehicle to respond to

acceleration, braking, and steering. With this narrow margin o saety, it is importantto check tire pressure at least once a month. Proper tire tread reduces traction loss

on wet suraces by channeling water through the tread. Tire tread depth can be

measured by placing a penny in the tread, and i the tread does not reach the top o

Lincolns head, driving in wet weather is very dangerous. Government tire ratings

are listed on the side o the tire. The AA rating is the top traction, speed, and load

rating, and C is the lowest tire rating.

Steering Control

Due to changes in steering ratios and eort needed to turn the wheel, steering control requires a

balanced hand position on the lower hal o the steering wheel to avoid sudden movements.

Hand position

Placing the let hand at the 8 oclock position, and the right hand at the

4 oclock position improves stability by lowering the bodys center o

gravity, and reduces unintended and excessive steering wheel movement

which is a primary cause o young driver atalities. This more natural

seating position also helps the driver to keep both hands on the wheel and

reduces back pain oten associated with trip driving.

SteeringHand-to-hand/push-pull-slide steering

This steering technique keeps both hands on the wheel at all times and reduces excessive steering

wheel movement. In the event o a rontal crash with a vehicle equipped with an air bag, this steeringmethod also reduces the chance o injury because the arms do not cross over the steering wheel

where the air bag is housed.

To push/pull steer:

the right hand begins at oclock or below;

the let hand begins at 9 oclock or below;

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the right hand moves between the 5 and 2 oclock position; and

the let hand moves between the 7 and 0 oclock positions.

To reverse the push-pull-slide process, allow the steering wheel to slide through the hands until the

vehicles wheels move to the straight-ahead position.

Hand-over-hand steering

In modern cars, this steering technique is used only when the vehicle is moving very slowly or is

stopped, and the vehicle needs to be turned in a very sharp angle. For hand-over-hand steering:

one hand grasps the wheel and pushes the wheel up, over, and down;

at the same time the other hand releases the wheel and passes across the orearm to grip the

wheel on the ar side;

this hand then pulls the side o the wheel up, over the top, and down; and

these movements continue as long as necessary to turn the wheel as much as needed.

Brakes

Brake pads or shoes last about 0,000 miles, depending on the driving conditions.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Cars with anti-lock braking systems automatically check the system when the car is started. In order

to stop suddenly in an ABS equipped vehicle, one must use rm brake pressure and maintain this

pressure on the brake pedal even i you eel it pulsing or hear a grinding noise. The ABS system

pulses the brake 5 times a second to avoid lockup and allows your wheels to keep rolling. Rolling

wheels allow you to steeryou cannot change direction i your wheels are sliding. You and your

child should practice applying the hard braking mode in a vacant parking lot beore having to use this

crash-avoidance technology in a real emergency.

Driver and Front Passenger Air Bagsare designed

to infate in a rontal impact. Drivers should sit

at least 0 inches rom the air bag because it

infates to six or seven inches in size at speeds

up to 200 mph. Tilt the steering wheel as ar

down as comortable to point at your chest,

not at your ace. Always wear a seat belt and

secure children in the rear seat. To reduce

orearm and hand injuries, hands should be

placed on the lower hal o the steering wheel,

with knuckles on the outside and thumbs

stretched along the rim o the wheel.

Side Impact Air Bagsare designed to protect the torso and head in side impact collisions. Care should be

taken not to sit too close to the door or to lean towards the air bag.

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Traction Control Systems monitor any dierence in rotational speed between the ront and rear wheels.

This dierential in wheel rotation may occur on uneven or slippery suraces. When the system is

activated, an automated combination o brake and/or engine control comes into play to provide

controlled acceleration and tire traction.

Contemporary mirror setting

Adjust the inside mirror so that it rames the

entire rear window and becomes the primary

mirror or viewing whats behind the vehicle.

Adjust side mirrors to reduce the blind spot and

headlight glare rom the rear. Adjust the let side

mirror by leaning your head towards the let side

window, and set the let mirror so that the driver

can barely see the side o the car. To adjust the

right side mirror, lean to the right over the center

console, and set the right mirror so the driver can

barely see this side o the car. These adjustments

provide a 5 degree viewing area to each side

o the vehicle. This mirror setting reduces the

overlap between the inside and sideview mirrors and allows the driver to monitor the adjacent lane.

Traditional settings overlap with the rearview mirror view and should only be used i the view o the

highway rom the inside rearview mirror is blocked.

Tips or Driving in Adverse Conditions

Driver inattention is a primary cause o crashes. Distractions, such as interacting with passengers,

talking on the phone, or adjusting the stereo system, are especially dangerous or young drivers. Limit

distractions by pulling o the road to perorm activities not related to the driving task.

Fatigueseverely limits your reaction time and decision-making ability, and is caused by lack o sleep, the

bodys circadian rhythm, and driving or long periods o time. Circadian rhythm is the bodys natural

downtime, which or most people is between and 5 p.m. and around your normal bedtime. To avoid

atigue, take breaks, keep the vehicle cool, and be aware o your downtime.

Glare

Sources o glare include headlights o oncoming or ollowing vehicles, misaligned headlights,

improperly loaded vehicles, a dirty windshield, paper on the dashboard, acing the sun at dusk or

dawn, snow-covered landscapes, and traditional versus contemporary side mirror settings. To

combat glare, wear sunglasses during the day only, adjust sun visor as needed, keep windows clean,reduce speed, and look to the right-hand side o the road when meeting a vehicle with high beam

headlights on.

Fog

During oggy conditions, reduce speed, use low beams, windshield

wipers, and deroster/deogger and fashers i needed, and look or a

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Heavy smoke, rain, or snow

Reduce speed, turn on low-beam headlights, emergency fashers, and windshield wipers; make

gentle steering, accelerating, or braking actions; be alert or stopped vehicles on the highway, and be

prepared or wind gusts or strong steady crosswinds; turn on the radio to monitor weather and road

conditions, and i possible, leave the highway.

Low water crossing

Nearly hal o all fash food atalities are vehicle related. In severe

rainstorms watch or fooding at bridges and low areas. Driving too ast

through low water will cause the vehicle to hydroplane and lose contact

with the road surace.

Hot or cold temperaturesplace demands on tires, radiator coolant, hoses, connections, and drive belts

and increase driving risks. Check these items prior to and ater driving during these conditions.

Strong wind conditionscreate a problem called bueting. This condition occurs on bridges, through

mountain passes and ravines, and when being passed by large trucks. Reduce speed, check trac,

be prepared to steer windward, and countersteer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

Head-on collisions

The possibility o serious injury or death is great. This type o collision is more likely to occur on two-

lane highways, narrow lanes or curved roads, and in construction zones.

Rear-end collisions are one o the most common types o multiple-vehicle collisions. Tailgaters are

especially at risk. Adverse conditions such as dense og or smoke, heavy rain, and snow also

increase risks to motorists because some drivers stop their vehicles while still on the highway.

Side-impact collisions

Most vehicles are not well-equipped to withstand a side impact. I your vehicle is in danger o being

hit, your best option is to accelerate rather than apply brakes i the way ahead is clear.

Changing traction conditions

Traction or adhesion is the grip the tires have

on the road surace, which allows the vehicle

to start, stop, and/or change directions. As

speed increases, traction between the tires and

the road decreases. Three kinds o traction

infuence motor vehicle control: static, rolling

(dynamic), and sliding. Road surace conditions

that decrease the level o traction are ice, snow

or rost, wet suraces or standing water, mud

or wet leaves, uneven suraces, sand, gravel,

and curves. Speed should be reduced in such

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Sessions 1 and 2: Getting Ready, Starting,Placing the Vehicle in Motion, and Stopping

Sessions and 2 should be divided into our 0-minute periods. These sessions introduce your child to the

instrument panel, vehicle controls, and mirror blind spots. Please review the vehicle owners manual beore

and during these sessions. You will need a measuring tape, cones, or plastic cups to use in these and uture

lessons.

Begin in a large, level parking lot ree o obstacles. Use the checklist

on page to help organize your lessons and assess learning during

the second hal o session 2.

Prior to entering the vehicle, the student should check or

fuid leaks, broken glass, etc.

Check tire pressure, engine oil, radiator, and other fuid

levels.

Enter the vehicle and review interior controls; turn on the

ignition switch to discuss unctions o lights, gauges, and accessories. Ask your child to operate and

explain all controls and to simulate monitoring the path ahead while operating the controls.

Discuss how the proper seating position is essential or control o the vehicle. The driver should sit

with his or her back rmly against the seat with at least 0 inches between the steering wheel and

the drivers chest. The air bag should point towards the drivers chest. The top o the steering wheel

should be no higher than the top o the drivers shoulders. Adjust the seat to maintain heel contact

with the foor to pivot the oot between the brake and accelerator pedals. Short drivers may need a

seat cushion or pedal extenders to sit in a sae position at least 0 inches rom the air bag.

Adjust the head restraint to align with the center o the back o the drivers head.

Adjust the inside mirror so that it rames

the entire rear window and is the primary mirror

or viewing trac behind the vehicle. Adjust

side mirrors to reduce side mirror blind spot and

headlight glare rom the rear (see page 7).

Practice starting the vehicle and adjusting

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The ollowing exercise illustrates the area around the car the driver cannot see. While your child is

sitting in the drivers seat with the engine o, get out o the car and stand close to the ront bumper

acing your child. Begin taking steps backward and ask your child to tap the horn when he or she can

see your eet. Place a cone or cup in that spot. This is the pavement area in ront o the vehicle that

cannot be seen when looking out o the windshield. Ask the driver to use the inside mirror and/or to

look over the right shoulder, and repeat this process to the rear o the vehicle. Walk backwards rom

the passenger doors on

the let and right sides

o the vehicle and place

cups or cones to mark

the side areas visible

to the driver. Ask your

child to measure and

record these distances

on the next page.

With the right oot rmly

on the brake, have your

child shit through the

gears and explain when

each gear is used.

I the vehicle does not have daylight running lights, turn on the low-beam headlights.

Press the brake pedal and shit to drive.

Ask the new driver to move the vehicle to dierent points in the parking lot using little to no acceleration.

Have your child stop at designated lines. Focus on smooth acceleration and stopping.

Ask your child to drive around the perimeter o the lot and ocus on push-pull-slide/hand-to-hand steering.

Coach your child by saying slow until the vehicle comes to a stop. Once you have developed that skill into a

habit, progress to saying slow to a stop. Use the command stop only when you need your child to make a

hard, emergency stop. Treat these practice maneuvers as simulating stopping and turning at an intersection.

Using commentary driving, ask your child to say, clear let, clear right, clear let, clear ahead rom a stop

and clear let, clear right, clear ahead while moving. Make sure your child signals and checks mirrors

and blind spots prior to changing speed, position or direction. Focus on continuous and smooth steering

wheel movements into the turn, and returning (sliding) the wheel through the hands using the same smooth

continuous movements until the vehicle is in the proper position in the lane. Discuss the vehicles orward

pivot point, which on most cars is even with the drivers body. Coach your child to ocus on looking at and

steering towards a target in the center o your intended path o travel.

Front piv pi

(middle of car)

rear piv pi(center of rear axle)


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Checklist for Sessions 1 and 2

Area around the vehicle that the driver cannot see______Distance in front of the vehicle that the driver cannot see______Distance to the rear of the vehicle that the driver cannot see______Distance to the left side of the vehicle that the driver cannot see______Distance to the right side of the vehicle that the driver cannot see

Place S for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:

Getting Ready to Drive______ Approaches the vehicle with awareness; checks tires, fluid leaks, etc.______ Locks doors and checks all occupants for safety belt use______ Adjusts head restraints, seat position, safety restraints, steering wheel position______ Adjusts mirrors to reduce blind spots______ Identifies vehicle controls (refer to owners manual for explanation)

Starting the Vehicle______ Checks the parking brake______ Selects proper starting gear______ Pivots heel and places foot securely on brake pedal______ Demonstrates proficient use of ignition device______ Demonstrates ability to select and use appropriate accessories______ Starts the vehicle and makes appropriate gear selection for movement______ Puts headlights on day and night to increase safety

Placing Vehicle in Motion______ Visually identifies open space and target before moving foot from brake to gas______ Communicates with other users______ Puts the vehicle in motion smoothly and uses commentary drive

Stopping Vehicle in Motion______ Searches ahead of the vehicle to determine deceleration or braking needs______ Uses controlled braking efficiently with heel of foot on floorboard______ Checks rear zone space prior to braking

______ Applies adequate force at the beginning of the braking process______ Brings the vehicle to a smooth stop______ Eases off brake pressure during the last seconds of braking to reduce vehicle pitch______ Checks the rear zone space before, during, and after braking

Steering______ Uses a balanced 8 and 4 hand position on the steering wheel______ Uses the hand-over-hand and hand-to-hand steering methods effectively______ Turns head and visually checks whats ahead prior to turning______ Visually checks the rear/side view mirrors and mirror blind areas

Securing the Vehicle______ Sets parking brake; shirts into appropriate gear before removing foot from brake______ Turns off appropriate accessories prior to turning off ignition and removing key______ Visually checks traffic flow before opening door______ Locks doors and activates alarm system if the vehicle is equipped with this device

I certify that _________________________________________________ has spent at least two hours practicingthe above tasks.

Parent/Guardians signature__________________________________________ Date_____________________


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Sessions 3-5: Moving, Stopping, Steering,Knowing Where You Are

Sessions -5 ocus on learning the correct procedures or moving, stopping, using reerence points, and

steering the vehicle at dierent speeds. Review previous lesson objectives, and divide sessions into six

0-minute periods. I possible, drive at night during one session. Assess learning during the second hal

o session 5. Begin in a large, level parking lot that is ree o obstacles. Place cones or other targets at

selected locations on the lot.

The student should practice driving around the perimeter o the lot at 0 and 5 mph. Using commentary

driving, have your child ocus on smooth push-pull-slide/hand-to-hand steering and stops. Your child should

be coached to ease o the accelerator or use the brake to reduce speed beore entering a curve and use

slight acceleration to overcome inertia and pull the vehicle out o the curve. Novice drivers have a tendency

to overuse the brake and under use the accelerator to control speed. Ask the student to move the vehicle to

specied targets in the parking lot at 0 and 5 mph. Focus on smooth acceleration, proper speed, and smooth

stops. Explain to your child that curling the toes back to ease pressure o the brake just beore stopping

results in smoother stops. Practice normal smooth stops and hard smooth stops which are done at a slightly

higher speed.

Reerence points: To know exactly where the vehicle is located, at speeds under 25 mph the young driver

can align some part o the vehicle with the roadway. Practice establishing let, right, and ront reerence

points 0 or 2 times during each session. Exchange places with your child to demonstrate using let, right

and ront reerence points.

Let-side reerence point: To align the vehicle -6 inches rom a pavement line or curb on the drivers side

o the vehicle, the driver should stop when the line or curb appears to intersect a point located about

one oot rom the let edge o the hood o the car. Ater stopping the vehicle, the student should place it

in park, set the parking brake, and get out o the vehicle to check whether the vehicle is in the desired

position. I it is not, the student should try again.

Right-side reerence point: To align the vehicle -6 inches rom a pavement line or curb on the passengers

side o the vehicle, the driver should stop when the pavement line appears to intersect the center o hood.

The student should get out o the vehicle to check whether the tires are -6 inches rom the line, and make

adjustments as needed.

Front reerence point: To align the ront bumper -6 inches rom a pavement line or curb, the driver should

stop when the line appears under the passenger side mirrors. Ask your child to get out o the vehicle to

check to see whether the ront bumper is -6 inches rom the pavement line or curb. Adjust as needed

and re-establish the window sillreerence point.


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Checklist for Sessions 3-5

During session 5, parents should begin evaluating whether the driver can perform the following tasks in anefficient sequence without hesitation. Your child should also be able to explain why each step is performed.


______Uses commentary driving

______Approaches the vehicle with awareness

______Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments

______Identifies and operates all controls (blows horn, turns wipers on and off, etc.)

______Prepares to drive (see lesson 1-2)

______Follows steps to put vehicle in motion (see lessons 1-2)

______Places heel on floor and accelerates smoothly

______Establishes balanced hand position on the lower half of the steering wheel

______Looks well ahead of the vehicle to identify risks in the path of travel

______Maintains lane position

______Exhibits smooth push-pull-slide steering

______Looks at target in the center of the turn

______Maintains 10 mph speed

______Maintains 15 mph speed

______Checks inside mirror before braking and stops smoothly at 10 mph

______Demonstrates smooth stop without locking wheels at 10 mph

______Demonstrates smooth stop without locking wheels at 15 mph

______Aligns the vehicle 3-6 inches from a line or curb on drivers side of the vehicle

______Aligns the vehicle 3-6 inches from a line or curb on passengers side of the vehicle

______Aligns the front bumper 3-6 inches from a pavement line or curb

______Properly secures the vehicle

I certify that __________________________________________________ has spent at least three hourspracticing the above tasks.

Parent/Guardians signature_______________________________________ Date__________________


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Sessions 6 and 7: Backing

Repeat the tasks listed in sessions -5 with the vehicle in reverse gear at idle or slow speeds. Backing rom

one target to another allows your child to practice seeing, steering, and speed control skills with the vehicle in

reverse gear. Switch places with your child to demonstrate each backing task.

One-hand steering. Movement o the steering wheel with one hand is recommended only or backingmaneuvers that do not require ull let or right turns.

Backing and steering with one hand requires shiting ones hips and seating position so the drivers head can

be turned to see beyond the head restraint. One loses depth perception when using the mirrors to guide the

vehicle when backing it. To improve balance, the drivers right arm can be draped over the back o the seat.

The let hand grips the steering wheel near the top and turns it in the direction the driver wants the vehicle to

go. Sharp turns while backing may require use o both hands. Since it is more dicult to maintain steering

control and vehicle balance when the vehicle is in reverse, emphasize backing at slow speeds. Reverse is a

more powerul gear than drive, so coach your child to use the accelerator pedal careully, i at all.

To practice backing the vehicle in a straight line, have your child: check all areas behind the vehicle prior to and while backing;

pivot the heel, place the right oot on the brake, and shit to reverse;

grasp the steering wheel at 2 oclock with the let hand;

look over right shoulder through the back window;

use the brake and accelerator eectively or speed control; and

make requent quick checks to the ront and stop at a designated line.

To practice backing and turning the vehicle, have your child:

grasp the steering wheel at 2 oclock with the right hand i turning to the let, or with the let hand

i turning to the right;

look in the direction you are moving through the rear side windows;

keep speed slow using brake and accelerator eectively or speed control; and

make quick checks to the ront and sides.

Rear bumper reerence points: To align the rear bumper -6 inches rom a line or curb, the

driver should stop when the line or curb appears near the middle o the rear right window

when looking over the right shoulder. Have the student get out o the car to see whether the

rear bumper is -6 inches rom the designated line. Adjust the vehicles position as needed,

and reestablish the rear side window reerence point rom the inside o the car.

To align the rear bumper eet rom a curb when backing around a corner to the right, the

driver looks over the right shoulder and should see the curb in the rear side window near the corner roo.

When backing around a corner to the let, the pivot point is the center o the rear axle between your rear tires.

To establish a three-oot pivot point, the driver looks over the let shoulder and aligns the corner o the turn

with the the rear let tire.


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Checklist for Sessions 6 and 7


______Approaches the vehicle with awareness______ Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments______ Identifies controls

______ Prepares to drive______ Follows steps to put vehicle in motion______Controls speed______ Uses commentary driving

Backing straight

______ Checks all areas around the vehicle prior to putting it in reverse and while backing______ Pivots foot to brake pedal and shifts to reverse______ Grasps steering wheel at 12 oclock with left hand______ Looks through the back window and targets path or travel

______ Uses accelerator and brake effectively for speed control______ Demonstrates effective steering technique______Makes frequent quick checks to the front______ Stops with rear bumper 3-6 inches from a designed line using reference points______ Stops with rear bumper 3 feet from designated pavement line using reference points______ Stops the vehicle completely before turning back around to face the front of the car

Backing and turning

______Searches all areas prior to putting the vehicle in reverse and while backing______ Grasps steering wheel at 12 oclock position with the right hand for a left turn

______ Grasps steering wheel at 12 oclock position with the left hand for a right turn______ Demonstrates effective one-hand and hand-to-hand steering techniques______ Searches path of travel through rear side windows______ Keeps speed slow using idle speed or slight acceleration______ Stops with rear bumper 3 feet form designated line using reference points______ Stops at the rear tire pivot point prior to turning______ Makes frequent quick checks to the front and sides opposite turn to determine lane position______ Steers in the correct direction gradually and straightens the direction of the car______ Looks to the rear and front and stops at designated line______ Properly secures the vehicle______ Stops the vehicle completely before turning around


Parent/Guardians signature_______________________________________Date_________________


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Sessions 8-10: Turning, Lane Position, and Visual Skills

Parents and teens should review the drivers manual. Focus on signs, signals, pavement markings, yield andspeed laws. Take the sign and knowledge tests at the Department of Driver Services. Practice tests areavailable online at www.dds.ga.gov. If possible, begin integrating night driving into these sessions.

During the next three sessions practice 10-15 right and left turns from stopped and moving positions in aparking lot. Left turns should be squared and right turns should be rounded. Emphasize proper signals,mirror checks, side-position reference points, speed and steering control, and the need to look ahead of thevehicle at a selected target in the center of the path of travel. Warn young drivers not to fixate on any onething. Prior to progressing to driving in a quiet neighborhood, your child should be able to demonstrate theability to move and stop the car smoothly, maintain a given speed, and steer with reasonable precision. If youchild is ready, practice right and left turns in a residential area.

When turning out of a parking lot, help the new driver maintain proper lane position by asking him or her toidentify a target 15 and 20 seconds ahead of the vehicle (approximately one block), and using commentarydriving, explain what he or she sees and the proper reaction to it. Ask the new driver to verbalize the needto change speed or position, and to identify potential risks in the path of travel. This will enhance awareness

of signs and pavement markings, and help your child develop visual scanning and risk identification skills. Ifthe road has pavement markings, discourage the novice driver from looking at the lines to try to center thevehicle. Any eye motion away from the target in the center of the path of travel should be quick; delayed eyemovement or looking at the pavement directly in front of the vehicle will often cause the vehicle to drift in thelane. Coach your child to scan and not focus on anything at the sides of the path of travel. Drivers have thetendency to steer in the direction they look, especially young drivers.

Using commentary driving while approaching an intersection, your child should: search all corners of the intersection for vehicles, pedestrians, traffic controls, etc.; flash brake lights, check traffic to the rear, put on turn signal 4 seconds before turning; at a signal-controlled intersection, identify who has the green light; and select the best lane and lane position and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Right turns from a stop

The steps are the same whether turning onto a one-way or two-way street. Position the vehicle 3 feet from the curb (any closer the rear tire may hit curb). Stop with the front bumper even with the curb line, wheels angled slightly to the right. Yield and search intersection to the left, front, right, and back to the left.

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Select a gap in trac, avoid hesitation, and look at the target in the center o the path o travel.

Using hand-to-hand steering, begin to turn the steering wheel when the vehicles right-side corner

post is aligned with curb and target the center o the closest open lane.

Allow the steering wheel to recover by letting it slide through the hands. The steering recovery

point is when your wheels are straight and your vehicle is still at an angle. Be sure to say

recovery point.

Select a target 5-20 seconds ahead and accelerate gradually.

NOTE: Selecting a gap in trafc is a very difcult skill or most novice drivers

and requires a lot o practice!

Let turns on two-way streets rom a stop

Position the vehicle -6 inches rom the yellow line in the middle o the road.

Stop with wheels pointed straight ahead behind the stop line, pedestrian crosswalk, or beore

entering an intersection.

Search the intersection to the let, ront, right, and back to the let.

Select a gap, avoid hesitation, pull straight orward towards the middle o the intersection.

Use the yellow line as the turning target, select gap and turn into the travel lane closest to the

yellow line.

At the steering recovery point, allow the steering wheel to slide through the hands.

Select a new target 5-20 seconds ahead in the center o the path o travel and accelerate

gradually.

NOTE: Right o way is a git.

You do not have it unless

someone gives it to you.


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______ Approaches the vehicle with awareness______ Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments______ Identifies controls

______ Prepares to drive______ Follows steps to put vehicle in motion______ Checks mirrors frequently______ Uses commentary driving

Vehicle position for right and left turns

______ Selects the best lane and lane position; understands the correct path of travel______ Positions vehicle 3 feet from the curb for a right turn______ Stops with the front bumper even with curb or behind stop line______ Angles wheels slightly to the right when stopped for a right turn______ Positions the vehicle 3-6 inches from the center line to prepare for a left turn

______ Maintains at least a three-second space cushion at all times______ Turns into the closest open travel lane

Visual skills

______ Looks 15-20 seconds ahead of the vehicle______ Looks at target in the center of the path of travel______ Selects targets______ Recognizes signs by their shape well in advance______ Understands meaning of yellow and white pavement markings______ Understands meaning of solid and broken pavement markings______ Recognizes a green arrow, left turn only, and no left turn signs

______ Searches all areas of the intersection______ Selects a target in the center of the travel path______ Judges driving space in traffic; has good gap selection______ Uses proper steering techniques______ Yields to pedestrians and oncoming traffic______ Uses proper signals______ Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping______ Avoids hesitation______ Controls speed______ Maintains speed______ Properly secures vehicle


Parent/Guardians signature___________________________________________Date_____________________

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Sessions 11-13: Searching Intended Path o Travel

In a residential area, or, i ready, on roads with light trac, continue working on basic visual skills, negotiating

curves, and right and let turns. Practice judging space in seconds, identiying a target, and searching the

target area and target path. Ask your child to comment prior to changing speed or position.

Novice drivers have the tendency to monitor the road immediately inront o the vehicle. The target is a xed object that is located 2-

20 seconds ahead o the vehicle, in the center o the path o travel,

and is what the driver steers toward. It can be a car a block ahead,

a trac signal, the crest o a hill, etc. To practice this skill, use

commentary driving or two to three minutes, and have your child

identiy targets. Having a target helps the new driver to:

visualize the space the vehicle will be occupying;

look ar ahead o the vehicle and begin a search to identiy

risks;

improve steering accuracy.

The SEEiT system: Search, Evaluate, and Execute in Time, is a simple

space management system your child can use to minimize or control driving risks. When Searchingthe

path o travel, the new driver should look or open, changing, and closed areas. Examples o a closed area

would be a stop sign, stopped trac, red light, etc. Examples o changing area would be a car pulling out o

a driveway, a let-turning vehicle, a bicyclist, etc. Ask your child to use commentary driving to identiy and

Evaluate changing or closed space when approaching intersections, and then Execute a speed or position

change in Timeto reduce risk.

The need or adjustments in ollowing time occurs when speed or road conditions change. You can steer

around the risk in much less time than you can brake and stop to avoid colliding into the risk. The distance

or steering is much shorter than the distance or stopping. Coach the new driver to look or open space, or an

escape route, not at what he or she is trying to avoid. We steer in the direction we look.

A two-second interval provides the driver time to steer out o problem situations at posted speeds on a dry

surace and brake out o problems at speeds under 5 mph.

A three-second interval provides the driver time to steer out o problem areas and to brake out o

problems at speeds under 45 mph on a dry surace.

A our-second interval provides the driver time to steer or brake out o problems at speeds under 65 mph

on a dry surace.

Judging Space in SecondsWhen traveling at 25 to 0 mph, looking 2 to 5 seconds ahead translates

into about one city block. This is the targeting area the driver must monitor. Stopping zones are 4 to

8 seconds ahead, and ollowing distance is to 4 seconds. To calculate space in seconds, have the

new driver select a xed target, count one-one thousand, two-one thousand, etc. Ask your child to

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Coaching your child to control a vehicle through a curve.

On approach, position the

vehicle in the lane to try to

establish a sightline to the apex

and exit o the curve, and reduce

speed (observe warning sign

speed which is calculated on the

angle and bank o the curve).

Reduce speed beore entering

the curve, and slowly lighten the

pressure on the brake until reaching

the apex point (where the car is closest

to the inside o the curve line). At the apex

or exit point, coach the new driver to apply light

acceleration to pull the car out o the curve.

The vehicles speed and load, and the sharpness and bank o the curve aect vehicle control. Traction losswhen entering a curve is oten caused by excessive speed, braking, or steering. Front tire traction loss is

reerred to as under-steer, and is more likely to occur in ront-wheel drive vehicles. Over-steer is when

there is traction loss by the rear tires and occurs more oten in vehicles with rear-wheel drive.

Vehicle balance reers to the distribution o the vehicles weight on all our tires. Ideal balance and tire

patch size is only reached when the vehicle is motionless. As soon as acceleration, deceleration,

cornering, or a combination o these actions occur, vehicle balance and weight on the tires change.

However, i the vehicle is traveling at a constant speed, and the suspension is set on center, steering

and traction control is considered to be in balance.

Changing vehicle balance rom side to side (roll)

Sudden steering, accelerating, braking, or road elevation can aect a vehicles side-to-side balance.

Changing vehicle balance rom ront to rear (backward pitch)

When acceleration is applied, weight or center o mass is transerred toward the rear o the vehicle.

More rapid acceleration results in greater weight transer.

Changing vehicle balance rom rear to ront (orward pitch)

When brakes are applied, weight or center o mass is transerred toward the ront o the vehicle. I

braking is hard, there is a noticeable drop o the hood and reduced rear tire traction.

Changing the vehicles rear load to the right or let (yaw)

Sudden steering, braking, or a right or let elevation o the highway can aect rear vehicle balance

and result in the loss o tire traction. I a rear tire has less traction than the corresponding ront tire,

that tire will begin to slide sideways towards the ront tire. This spinning action is called vehicle yaw.


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Evaluate the second half of session 13 by placing S for satisfactory as the following tasks arecompleted:

______ Approaches the vehicle with awareness______ Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments

______ Uses proper signals______ Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping______ Avoids hesitation______ Maintains at least a 3-4 second space cushion at all times______ Controls speed______ Maintains and adjusts speed to flow of traffic______ Uses commentary driving

Searching the Intended Path of Travel

Target______ Identifies a stationary object or area in the center of the intended path of travel

Judges Space in Seconds______ Searches the space the vehicle will occupy at least 12-20 seconds ahead______ Continually evaluates the immediate 4-6 second travel path______ Adjusts speed and/or lane position as needed when search areas cannot be maintained______ Maintains a 3-4 second following interval at all times

Identifies Open, Closed or Changing Spaces______ Identifies the intended travel path as open, closed or changing, and adjusts speed and position

needed

Scans Intersections

______ Looks for open zones/space to the left, front, and right when approaching and entering anintersection

______ Identifies closed or changing zones/spaces and makes necessary speed and/or lane adjustmen______ Stops in proper position; stops completely; tires are motionless______ Yields; understands right-of-way rules______ Comments prior to changing vehicle speed or position

Curves______ Positions the vehicle to increase line of sight______ Slows to the speed posted on the warning sign before entering curve______ Slowly lightens pressure on the brake until reaching the middle of the curve______ Applies light acceleration to pull the vehicle out of the curve

______ Properly secures vehicle

I certify that _________________________________________________ has spent at least three hours practicingthe above tasks.

Parent/Guardians signature_______________________________________ Date_________________


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Sessions 14-16: Parking

Sessions 4-6 ocus on learning the correct procedures or angle, perpendicular, and parallel parking using

reerence points and commentary driving. Review previous lesson objectives and the drivers manual section

on parking. Begin Session 4 in a large, level parking lot ree o obstacles. Practice parking in the school

parking lot during session 5, and spend session 6 practicing parking in a shopping mall parking lot. During

each session have your child practice angle, perpendicular, and parallel parking on the right and the let 0-2times. Coach your child to select a parking space that requires no backing.

Angle Parking Steps

Signal intention and position the vehicle -4 eet rom the

space in which the vehicle will be parked.

Move orward until the steering wheel is aligned with the

rst pavement line.

Visually locate the middle o the parking space and turn

the wheel sharply at a slow controlled speed.

Steer toward the target in the center o the space to straighten the wheels and stop when the ront

bumper is -6 inches rom the curb or end o the space.

I you have a choice, parking on the let gives you more room to maneuver and a better view o trac

i you have to back out o the space.

Exiting an Angle Parking Space

Place oot on brake, signal intention, shit to reverse, and scan path o travel.

Back until your vehicles ront seat is even with the bumper o the vehicle located on the turning side,

and begin turning the steering wheel in the direction you want the rear to go.

Monitor your ront bumper on the opposite side o the direction you are turning.

When your ront bumper clears the back o the vehicle by several eet, stop, and shit to Drive.

Perpendicular Parking Steps (parking at a 90-degree angle)

Signal intention and position the vehicle 5-6 eet away rom

the space.

Move orward until the drivers body is aligned with the rst

pavement line.

Turn the wheel rapidly let or right controlling speed.

Steer towards the target in center o space and straighten the wheels.

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Exiting a Perpendicular Space

Place oot on brake, signal intention, shit to reverse, and look through the rear window.

Back until your windshield is even with the bumper o the vehicle located on the turning side, and

begin turning the steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Monitor your ront bumper on the opposite side o the direction you are turning.

When your ront bumper clears the back o the vehicle by several eet, stop, and shit to Drive.

Parallel Parking Steps

Signal stopping and turning.

Stop 2- eet parallel to the car in ront.

Shit to Reverse. Check trac and path

o travel, and back slowly steering sharply let or right as appropriate; stop when the steering wheel is

in line with the rear bumper.

Continue backing slowly while steering rapidly in the opposite direction using quick glances to the

ront and the rear o the vehicle until you straighten the vehicles wheels.

Center vehicle in space. Wheels should be 6-2 inches rom the curb.

exiig Plll Pkig Spc

Brake, shit to Reverse, and back as near as possible to the vehicle behind you.

Check trac, signal, and shit to Drive.

Move orward slowly while steering rapidly out o the space.

Begin straightening wheels when your vehicles ront seat is even with the back bumper o the car in

ront and look at the target in the center o your path o travel.

Pkig Hill

When parking uphill or downhill, make sure your child places the vehicle in REVERSE or FIRST gear or

manual transmissions, and PARK or automatic transmissions, and that the parking brake is properly

engaged. To urther ensure that the vehicle does not roll into trac, turn the ront wheels:

towards the curb when parking downhill;

towards the curb when parking uphill without a curb; and

away rom the curb when parking uphill with a curb.


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______ Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping______ Avoids hesitation______ Uses commentary driving

Angle Parking______ Signals intention______ Approaches space at proper distance, and aligns the vehicle with the reference point______ Controls speed and monitors all four corners of the vehicle______ Centers the vehicle in the space______ Positions the front bumper 3-6 inches from the curb or end of the space

Exiting Angle Parking Space

______ Signals intention______ Aligns the vehicle with the reference point before turning the steering wheel______ Controls speed and monitors all four corners of the vehicle and the path of travel______ Steers into closest lane after the front bumper clears the back of the parked vehicle

Perpendicular Parking______ Signals intention______ Establishes proper distance from parked vehicle and uses reference point to begin turn______ Controls speed and steers to target in center of space______ Centers vehicle in the space______ Positions the front bumper 3-6 inches from the curb or the end of the space

Exiting a Perpendicular Parking Space______ Signals intention and aligns vehicle with the proper reference point______ Controls speed and monitors all four corners of the vehicle and path of travel______ Backs until the windshield is even with the bumper on the side which turning toward______ Stops when the front bumper clears the back of the vehicle and shifts to Drive

Parallel Parking______ Signals intention and stops the vehicle 2-3 feet parallel to the car in front______ Stops at reference point and steers rapidly in the opposite direction______ Centers vehicle in parking space, 6-12 inches from the curb

Exiting Parallel Parking Space

______ Backs as near as possible to the vehicle which is parked behind the space______ Checks traffic, signals, and shifts to Drive______ Controls speed and steers out of the space______ Straightens wheels gradually when front seat aligns with the back bumper of vehicle in front

I certify that _________________________________________________ has spent at least three hourspracticing the above tasks.

Parent/Guardians signature____________________________________ Date__________________

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Sessions 17 and 18: Turnabouts

Sessions 7 and 8 will ocus on recognizing the dierent types o turnabouts and selecting the appropriate

type o turnabout or a given situation. Review previous lesson objectives and the drivers manual section on

turnabouts. Begin Sessions 7 and 8 in a large, level parking lot ree o obstacles. Practice 2-point, -point,

and U-turns in a parking lot. Progress to a lightly traveled residential area, and practice visual search skills,

turns and each turnabout at least 0 times.

The easiest and saest way to change directions is to drive around the block. The 2-point turnabout to the

right rear is the next best option.

Two-point turns require the driver to

head into, or back into, a driveway

on the same side or on the other

side o the roadway to reverse

direction. It is saest to execute a

2-point turnabout by backing into

a driveway on the same side o thestreet.

Three- or fve-point turns are an option

i no driveway is available, trac

is light, you cannot drive around

the block, or the available space

prevents a U-turn. To begin a

-point turn, pull over next to the

curb on the right. When sae, move

while turning the wheel sharply

to the let towards the opposite side o theroad. Stop a oot rom the curb. Shit to

Reverse. Check trac and back slowly

turning the wheel to the right until your ront

bumper is in the center o the road. Shit

to Drive and target the center o your path

o travel. A 5-point turn is needed on very

narrow roads.

U-turns are very dangerous. On a two-way

multiple-lane highway, the driver begins the

U-turn in the let lane closest to the centerline or median. The driver completes the

turn in the lane urthest to the right in the

opposite fow o trac and accelerates to

the appropriate speed. I making the U-turn

on a divided highway with a median, stay on

the right side o the median.

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Place S for Satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:

______ Approaches the vehicle with awareness______ Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments______ Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping

______ Avoids hesitation______ Maintains a safe following distance at all times______ Uses commentary driving

Precision Turns______ Successfully executes several 2-point turns______ Successfully executes several 3-point turns______ Successfully executes a U-turn______ Is able to select the appropriate type of turnabout for a given situation______ Demonstrates and explains the proper side position______ Demonstrates and explains the proper forward position______ Searches left, front, and right of intersections to determine open spaces

______ Looks through the turn before turning the steering wheel

Approach to Intersections______ Sees and responds to open/closed space areas______ Checks and responds to rear space conditions______ Establishes and maintains proper lane usage and speed control______ Searches left, front, and right zones for line of sight or path of travel changes, and identifies

open spaces before entering______ Safely stops when necessary

Visual Skills

______ Looks well ahead of the vehicle______ Looks into turns______ Selects targets______ Recognizes signs by shape and color______ Understands meaning of pavement markings______ Selects a target in the center of the travel path______ Judges adequate gap in traffic prior to executing maneuver______ Uses proper signals______ Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping______ Avoids hesitation______ Controls speed______ Secures vehicle


Parent/Guardians signature_____________________________________ Date__________________

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Sessions 19-21: Multiple Lane Roadways

Sessions 9-2 ocus on lane position, lane changing, ollowing distance, and mirror blind spots. I possible,

choose a time when the our-lane roadway on which you select to practice has minimal trac, such as during

early morning hours on Saturday or Sunday.

There are several lane position choices a driver can make without changing lanes. Practice driving in laneposition , 2 and or several miles during each session.

Position 1: The vehicle is centered in the lane

and is the lane position most oten used.

Position 2: The vehicle is -6 inches rom the

lane line on the drivers side, is the lane

position or a let turn, and allows or a

margin o saety on the right side o the

vehicle.

Position 3: The vehicle is -6 inches rom the passenger side pavement line or curb and is the best

position to approach a hill or curve.

Position 4 and 5: The vehicle straddles either lane line due to an obstruction in the path o travel.

Your most important saety margin, and the one over which you have the most control, is the space in ront

o the vehicle. Maintaining at least a -second space margin rom the vehicle ahead provides the driver with

visibility, time, and space to avoid rontal crashes, and allows the driver to steer or brake out o danger at

moderate speeds. Coach your child to accelerate or decelerate as the -second gap widens or decreases.

This will also help the novice driver travel at the speed o the fow o the trac. When stopping behind

another vehicle, coach your child to stop in a position that the driver can see the back tires o the car in ront

or an adequate space margin.

Mirror blind spot - As a bike rider, beore making a turn or changing lanes, your child was taught to

check over the shoulder in the area next to and behind the bike to make sure there were no cars. As

a driver, coach your child to monitor the area to the rear with the inside mirror, to the sides with the

side view mirrors, and to make a blind spot check in the area slightly beyond the drivers peripheral

eld o vision. Coach the

driver to look out o the

ront side windows, not the

rear side windows, when

checking the mirror blind

spot areas. New drivers

have a tendency to move

the steering wheel in the

direction they move their

head. Beore the head

check, coach your child to

ocus on not moving the

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Changing lanes should not be done too oten or

unnecessarily. Ask your child why one would

need to change lanes. Answers may include: to

avoid an obstacle in your lane; to make a turn;

exit the road; park; or to pass another vehicle.

Emphasize that passing another vehicle on a

two-lane, two-way roadway with limited line o

sight is extremely dangerous.

Practice changing lanes 5-20 times during the

next three sessions. Lane change steps are:

check trac fow to rear and sides or appropriate gap;

signal intentions by placing gentle pressure on the turn signal lever;

recheck trac fow to the rear and sides;

steady hands and make a quick glance in the mirror blind spot area;

maintain speed or accelerate slightly beore and during the lane change;

make a gradual move into the lane (ront and rear tires should glide almost simultaneously across

-5 broken pavement lines);

regain space around the vehicle and adjust ollowing distance as needed.

Right turns are always made rom the travel lane arthest to the right to the rst open lane.

Let turns can be one o the most hazardous maneuvers your child will perorm. To judge which lane a

vehicle is in, tell your child to look down at the vehicles tires in contact with the road, not at the body

o the car. When making a let turn rom a two-way our-lane street, begin and end the turn in the

lane closest to the yellow line. The yellow line should serve as your childs target. A protected let

turn is one made rom a turn lane marked with an arrow, accompanied by a trac signal arrow. A

semiprotected or unprotected let turn is made rom a center or shared turn lane or rom the through

lane. New drivers have diculty judging the speed and distance o multiple lanes o oncoming trac.

Practice judging oncoming vehicles space in seconds.

Passing and being passed - Review the legal responsibilities placed on the passing driver and the driver

being passed. Using commentary driving, practice the ollowing passing steps with your child:

position your vehicle 2- seconds behind the vehicle to be passed;

check mirrors and oncoming trac;

check ahead making sure there is plenty o space beore you try to pass;

signal intentions and accelerate quickly to an appropriate speed in the passing lane;

monitor ront and rear space and check the rearview mirror or the ront o the car being passed;

signal intentions; and when you see the ront o the car, change lanes, cancel signal, and maintain

speed.

NOTE: I someone is trying to pass you, help him. This is not a good time to become competitive!


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______ Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping______ Avoids hesitation______ Maintain a safe following distance at all times______ Uses proper signals______ Controls speed

Lane Change______ Checks traffic flow______ Signals intentions______ Rechecks traffic flow to the rear and sides______ Checks mirror blind spot______ Maintains speed or accelerates slightly before and during the lane change

______ Makes a gradual move into the lane (wheels cross 3-5 broken lines)______ Adjusts following distance as needed and regains space around the vehicle

Vehicle Position______ Selects the best lane and the best lane position______ Positions the vehicle three feet from the curb for a right turn______ Stops the vehicle with the front bumper even with curb line or behind stop line______ Angles wheels slightly to the right when stopped for a right turn______ Positions the vehicle 3-6 inches from the center of the road to prepare for a left turn______ Maintains at least a 3 second space cushion at all times______ Recognizes other vehicles blind areas______ Recognizes and adjusts when being tailgated

Visual Skills______ Looks well ahead of the vehicle______ Looks into turns______ Selects targets______ Recognizes regulatory and warning signs by shape well in advance______ Understands the meaning of yellow and white pavement markings______ Understands the meaning of solid and broken pavement markings______ Searches all corners of the intersection______ Selects a target in the center of the path of travel______ Judges gap in traffic

Commentary Driving______ Can explain each position and appropriate reference points______ Monitors other highway users______ Properly secures vehicle

I certify that _________________________________________________ has spent at least three hourspracticing the above tasks.

Parent/Guardians signature_______________________________________ Date__________________


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Sessions 22-24: City Driving

Sessions 22-24 ocus on driving on crowded urban roadways. During these three sessions have your child

examine the i

40 hour driving guide

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