StudentsStudents please sign the attendance please sign the attendance sheet, then pick up one each of the sheet, then pick up one each of the

traffic safety resources on the traffic safety resources on the counter. counter.

WelcomeWelcome to Parents’/ Students’ Night to Parents’/ Students’ Night

THIS EVENING...GoalsTHIS EVENING...Goals

……Is a parent / student orientation meeting describing the Is a parent / student orientation meeting describing the policies and procedurespolicies and procedures of the B-EHS traffic safety of the B-EHS traffic safety programprogram

……Is an opportunity to Is an opportunity to meet the instructor(s)meet the instructor(s)

……Is an opportunity to introduce TSE resourcesIs an opportunity to introduce TSE resources

……Is an opportunity to learn about the new DOL testingIs an opportunity to learn about the new DOL testing

……Is an opportunity to get your Is an opportunity to get your questions answered and questions answered and concerns addressedconcerns addressed

TSE Staff ContactsTSE Staff Contacts

Arnie RobinetteArnie Robinette

360-770-7918 (c) 360-770-7918 (c)

Dan CostantiDan Costanti/ /

360-661-3769 (c)360-661-3769 (c)

360-724-3752 (h)360-724-3752 (h)

Mary Lynch/ Mary Lynch/ Coordinator, Coordinator,

Big Lake Elementary Big Lake Elementary 360-855-3525 (w) 360-855-3525 (w)

360-540-7777 (c)360-540-7777 (c) Dan PetersonDan Peterson / TSE / TSE

Stanwood Middle Stanwood Middle School/ School/ 360-629-1350360-629-1350

360-840-3619 (c)360-840-3619 (c) 360-766-8200 (h)360-766-8200 (h)

TSE Staff ContactsTSE Staff Contacts

Garry SwartzGarry Swartz

Port Susan Mid Sch Port Susan Mid Sch 360-629-1360 (w)360-629-1360 (w)

360-708-2216 (c) 360-708-2216 (c)

Marty ReeseMarty Reese

Bay View Elementary Bay View Elementary 360-757-3322 (w)360-757-3322 (w)

360-540-4238 (c /h )360-540-4238 (c /h )

Visit The NEW Visit The NEW TSETSE Website Website

***On the B-ESD & B-EHS homepages at: ***On the B-ESD & B-EHS homepages at: www.be.wednet.edu/tsewww.be.wednet.edu/tse

50+ GREAT links 50+ GREAT links Visit the “File Cabinet” to download Visit the “File Cabinet” to download

important forms/ documentsimportant forms/ documentsSUPER site for Parents… “how to help SUPER site for Parents… “how to help

your teen driver”…as well as professional your teen driver”…as well as professional supportsupport

TOTAL PAYMENT DUETOTAL PAYMENT DUE

The The total fee total fee is due at the time of enrollmentis due at the time of enrollment

$425 total course fee includes one (1) DOL written $425 total course fee includes one (1) DOL written knowledge test and one (1) DOL driving skills knowledge test and one (1) DOL driving skills test. Subsequent written tests are $20 and test. Subsequent written tests are $20 and subsequent driving tests are $30.subsequent driving tests are $30.

Students have 5 classroom hours to decide if they Students have 5 classroom hours to decide if they want to drop and receive a full refund. want to drop and receive a full refund. After After that, the entire fee is NONREFUNDABLE.that, the entire fee is NONREFUNDABLE.

3-Ring Binder…Required3-Ring Binder…Required

Put tonight’s resources in your binderPut tonight’s resources in your binderBring the binder to class every dayBring the binder to class every day3-hole punch all materials as the class 3-hole punch all materials as the class

progressesprogressesThe binder will be turned-in and checked The binder will be turned-in and checked

for completeness for completeness before the 1before the 1stst drive. drive.

3-Ring Binder…Required3-Ring Binder…Required At least a 1” binderAt least a 1” binder

At least 7 dividers …At least 7 dividers …commercial or commercial or homemadehomemade

Have the tabs completed Have the tabs completed & resources organized by & resources organized by hour 5hour 5

Include the 7 dividers and Include the 7 dividers and tabs with labels…tabs with labels…

““Class Notes”Class Notes” ““Course Syllabus”Course Syllabus” ““Readings / Articles”Readings / Articles” ““Driving Log”Driving Log” ““BTW Videos”BTW Videos” ““BTW Sheets ”BTW Sheets ” ““Parent Night Resources ”Parent Night Resources ”

NOTIFYNOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY

Inform them that your teen is beginning a TSE Inform them that your teen is beginning a TSE class.class.

Normally, insurance costs do not increase until Normally, insurance costs do not increase until the teen has secured the intermediate license. the teen has secured the intermediate license. Verify this information.Verify this information.

Ask them to mail to you any pamphlets, DVDs, Ask them to mail to you any pamphlets, DVDs, or CDs that will be of help in educating the new or CDs that will be of help in educating the new teen driver.teen driver.

Four excellent web-based sites…Four excellent web-based sites…

www.aaa.exchange.com

… …a series of AAA Start Smart emails to youa series of AAA Start Smart emails to you

www.underyourinfluence.org

… …excellent for parentsexcellent for parents

www.drivingskillsforlife.com

… …excellent for students and parentsexcellent for students and parents

www.dol.wa.govwww.dol.wa.gov … …information for permits, licensing, testing, forms information for permits, licensing, testing, forms

THREE - PHASE PROGRAMTHREE - PHASE PROGRAM (Phase 1)...(Phase 1)...3030 Hour Classroom / Theory Hour Classroom / Theory

(Phase 2(Phase 2)...)...66 Hours (Minimum) Behind the Hours (Minimum) Behind the Wheel & Wheel & 4-64-6 Hours of back seat observation Hours of back seat observation

and activitiesand activities (Phase 3)...(Phase 3)...1010+ Hours Independent Driving With Parents / + Hours Independent Driving With Parents /

Relatives / Family Friends are Relatives / Family Friends are recommended to pass the B- recommended to pass the B-EHS program…EHS program…50 hours for DOL50 hours for DOL

No HS credit for TSE…. A “Pass/Fail” CourseNo HS credit for TSE…. A “Pass/Fail” Course

• ClassClass begins on (day) __________ begins on (day) __________ • Classes meet (time) ______________ Classes meet (time) ______________ • Meets for 30 hours / 30 sessionsMeets for 30 hours / 30 sessions• In Room 520 / taught by In Room 520 / taught by ______________________• Class ends on or about Class ends on or about ________________________

Class TimesClass Times……____________ (Season /AM/ PM/ EVE)(Season /AM/ PM/ EVE)

CLASSESCLASSES WILL NOT BE WILL NOT BE HELD DURING School HELD DURING School

VACATIONSVACATIONS

Teachers and students may Teachers and students may arrange for arrange for driving sessionsdriving sessions

during vacation times…a family during vacation times…a family option. option.

If B-EHS has a late start...If B-EHS has a late start...

NO NO A. M.A. M. CLASS WILL BE HELD CLASS WILL BE HELD ON THAT DAY!ON THAT DAY!

Don’t rush / speed to school just Don’t rush / speed to school just to be on time…to be on time…

The consequences could be too The consequences could be too severe…tickets, collision, injuriessevere…tickets, collision, injuries

If B-EHS has a If B-EHS has a half-dayhalf-day……

The afternoon class will NOT meet The afternoon class will NOT meet

The evening class will probably meetThe evening class will probably meet

Adverse Winter WeatherAdverse Winter Weather

If school has been cancelled, no If school has been cancelled, no TSE classes will be held that day. TSE classes will be held that day.

If adverse weather begins during If adverse weather begins during the school day, announcements to the school day, announcements to

cancel TSE will be made to cancel TSE will be made to students prior to them leaving students prior to them leaving

school.school.

TWOTWO METHODS TO SECURE THE PERMIT METHODS TO SECURE THE PERMIT

(Method # 1)...(Method # 1)...Student must be Student must be 15+15+ and and does not want to take does not want to take

the written testthe written test until after the TSE class:until after the TSE class:1.1. Pre-apply online at DOL site & get PIC #Pre-apply online at DOL site & get PIC #2.2. Put copy of PIC # (permit #) with application, pay $425 to Put copy of PIC # (permit #) with application, pay $425 to

Athletic/Activity OfficeAthletic/Activity Office3.3. Lisa Drye, puts student’s PIC # into DOL PortalLisa Drye, puts student’s PIC # into DOL Portal4.4. Parent/student visit DOL within 10 days or less of Parent NightParent/student visit DOL within 10 days or less of Parent Night5.5. There is a 20 day window to get the permit…from 10 days before There is a 20 day window to get the permit…from 10 days before

until 10 days after Parent Night…it is best to get the permit early until 10 days after Parent Night…it is best to get the permit early 6.6. Bring necessary proof of identity documents to DOLBring necessary proof of identity documents to DOL7.7. Pay Pay $25 permit fee…get temporary paper permit$25 permit fee…get temporary paper permit8.8. You may visit the DOL…rather than pre apply on lineYou may visit the DOL…rather than pre apply on line

TWOTWO METHODS TO SECURE THE PERMIT METHODS TO SECURE THE PERMIT

(Method # 2)...Student must be at least (Method # 2)...Student must be at least 15 & ½15 & ½ and and wants to take the written test wants to take the written test in order to get the in order to get the permit:permit:

1.1. Study the Study the Washington Driver’s GuideWashington Driver’s Guide

2.2. Pre-apply on line at the DOL website Pre-apply on line at the DOL website 3.3. Test at B-EHS by picking up a “Parent Authorization” form, from Lisa Test at B-EHS by picking up a “Parent Authorization” form, from Lisa

Drye in the Activities Office, or contact a local, testing site Drye in the Activities Office, or contact a local, testing site

4.4. Pass the written test…80%...Examiner enters score to DOL sitePass the written test…80%...Examiner enters score to DOL site

5.5. Parent/ Student bring necessary proof of identity documents Parent/ Student bring necessary proof of identity documents to the DOL…pay the $25 permit fee…receive a paper copy to the DOL…pay the $25 permit fee…receive a paper copy of the instruction permitof the instruction permit

6.6. The hard copy will be mailed within 7-10 daysThe hard copy will be mailed within 7-10 days

CLASSROOM MATERIALSCLASSROOM MATERIALS

Drive Right Text,Drive Right Text, 2010 2010

$50$50 replacement fee for replacement fee for damage / lost textsdamage / lost texts

Washington State Washington State Driver’s GuideDriver’s Guide / Free / Free

Back Seat Observation Back Seat Observation Activities…In CarActivities…In Car

Your Car is a Monster…Your Car is a Monster… 10 Habits Will Keep it 10 Habits Will Keep it Caged Caged

““Washington Parent Washington Parent Guide to Teen Driving” Guide to Teen Driving” NEW / on line/ 81 pps.NEW / on line/ 81 pps.

Drive Right Drive Right TextText

$50 damage or replacement fee$50 damage or replacement feeNo writing in or on the textNo writing in or on the textKeep books at homeKeep books at homeKeep the books protected with a plastic Keep the books protected with a plastic

bag (or like) inside the 3-ring binder if the bag (or like) inside the 3-ring binder if the book needs to be taken from home. book needs to be taken from home.

Extra books are kept in the classroom for Extra books are kept in the classroom for use by studentsuse by students

Companion Companion (text / online)(text / online) Website Website

Go online @ PHSchool.comGo online @ PHSchool.comUse Web Code: cyk-9999 to accessUse Web Code: cyk-9999 to accessClick on the 2010 textbookClick on the 2010 textbook You will find “chapter outlines,” You will find “chapter outlines,”

“summaries,” & “on-line materials.”“summaries,” & “on-line materials.”HotlinksHotlinks to explore other related web sites to explore other related web sites Internet Activities Internet Activities related to each chapterrelated to each chapterSelf testsSelf tests to assess your knowledge to assess your knowledge

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONCLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

30 Hours30 Hours Individual Readings, Individual Readings,

Lessons, Tests, Lessons, Tests, Assignments, DVDs,Assignments, DVDs,

CD ROMsCD ROMs Note taking recom-Note taking recom-

mendedmended with lectures, with lectures, videos, readings, and videos, readings, and transparenciestransparencies

Note takingNote taking recom- recom-mended with every mended with every power point lessonpower point lesson

Class participation & Class participation & discussion is discussion is encouragedencouraged**Communicate with **Communicate with parents about class parents about class and driving results.and driving results.

CLASS EXPECTATIONSCLASS EXPECTATIONS

100 % Of All Work100 % Of All Work Must Be Completed and Must Be Completed and SubmittedSubmitted

3-ring binder in order BEFORE the 13-ring binder in order BEFORE the 1stst drive drive EVERY TESTEVERY TEST Must Be Completed at a 75% Must Be Completed at a 75%

Level or BetterLevel or Better No More Than 3 (three) Combined Tardies & No More Than 3 (three) Combined Tardies &

Absences. RESULT: Absences. RESULT: failurefailure without a refund without a refund We will be flexible with We will be flexible with medicalmedical / / familyfamily

concernsconcerns

On-Line GradingOn-Line Grading

For students enrolled at B-EHSFor students enrolled at B-EHS

Manual grading / updating with students Manual grading / updating with students enrolled outside B-E School Districtenrolled outside B-E School District

Students not enrolled at B-EHS can check Students not enrolled at B-EHS can check their grades daily on our computer by their grades daily on our computer by asking the instructorasking the instructor

CLASS EXPECTATIONS / CLASS EXPECTATIONS / ATTITUDESATTITUDES

Come On TimeCome On TimeCome PreparedCome PreparedFollow DirectionsFollow DirectionsDisplay a Cooperative DispositionDisplay a Cooperative DispositionRespond to Criticism AppropriatelyRespond to Criticism AppropriatelyExecute Procedures ProperlyExecute Procedures ProperlyComply with Laws Comply with Laws

SOME NEW SOME NEW TERMSTERMS

LLine ine

OOff

SSightight

PPathath

OOff

TTravelravel

OPENOPEN

CLOSEDCLOSED

CHANGINGCHANGING

3 things to do before turning or parking your car…3 things to do before turning or parking your car…

““SMOG”SMOG”1.1. SS ignal ignal

2.2. MM irrors irrors

3.3. OO ver-the-shoulder ver-the-shoulder GG lance lance

……SMOG every time you do a driving maneuver SMOG every time you do a driving maneuver that is anything other than going straight or that is anything other than going straight or following the natural curve of the road.following the natural curve of the road.

ScanningScanning vs. vs. Over the Shoulder Over the Shoulder GlanceGlance

ScanningScanning is searching 180 degrees in is searching 180 degrees in

this order:this order:

left – center – right -center – left left – center – right -center – left

Over the Shoulder Glance Over the Shoulder Glance is when…is when…

the chin touches the shoulder when the the chin touches the shoulder when the head is turned to look towards the rearhead is turned to look towards the rear

Where Should I be Looking?Where Should I be Looking?

AA ……AAim high in steeringim high in steeringGG ……GGet the big picture…et the big picture…front / rear / sidesfront / rear / sides

KK ……KKeep your eyes movingeep your eyes movingLL ……LLeave yourself an outeave yourself an outMM ……MMake sure others see youake sure others see you

Behind the Wheel InstructionBehind the Wheel Instruction 2-3 students go out during each session2-3 students go out during each session We do not wish to be put in a single-driver situationWe do not wish to be put in a single-driver situation $30 “ no show” fee$30 “ no show” fee $30 “no permit” fee$30 “no permit” fee $30 “no corrective lenses” fee$30 “no corrective lenses” fee $30 fee per driving lesson beyond 6.5 hours$30 fee per driving lesson beyond 6.5 hours PARENTSPARENTS are to cancel at least 24 hours before the are to cancel at least 24 hours before the

scheduled drive time…call our home/ schoolscheduled drive time…call our home/ school Students are to wait at the HS at least 20 minutes Students are to wait at the HS at least 20 minutes

beyond the scheduled time…due to traffic, etc…we will beyond the scheduled time…due to traffic, etc…we will try to call a cell to notify the waiting studenttry to call a cell to notify the waiting student

Cell phones Cell phones are to be silenced…may be put in the are to be silenced…may be put in the car console area. Calls to/ from parents are allowed.car console area. Calls to/ from parents are allowed.

Cell Phones/ Texting/ Social MediaCell Phones/ Texting/ Social Media

TSE instructors and TSE students TSE instructors and TSE students may may communicate via cell phone and/ or texting communicate via cell phone and/ or texting provided the communication is a provided the communication is a “necessary” “necessary” component of TSE (canceling a drive at the last component of TSE (canceling a drive at the last minute; clarification on homework, setting up a minute; clarification on homework, setting up a drive time, schedule reminders, etc). This has drive time, schedule reminders, etc). This has been approved by the B-ESD administration.been approved by the B-ESD administration.

The use of “social media” between student and The use of “social media” between student and instructor, including Facebook, Twitter, or the instructor, including Facebook, Twitter, or the

like is like is prohibitedprohibited

6 Hours6 Hours BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVESBEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVES

#1 “Basic Control”…#1 “Basic Control”…County roads County roads (45 m)(45 m)

#2 “Traffic Flow”…#2 “Traffic Flow”…Hwy. 20 to Sedro Woolley Hwy. 20 to Sedro Woolley (45m)(45m)

#3 “Special Maneuvers”… #3 “Special Maneuvers”… Burlington & Burlington & Parking Parking Fairhaven Ave.Fairhaven Ave. & & Maiben Park Maiben Park (45m)(45m)

#4 “Multiple Lanes”…#4 “Multiple Lanes”…Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon (45m)(45m)

6 Hours6 Hours BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVESBEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVES

#5 “Highway”… #5 “Highway”… LaConner &/ or Anacortes LaConner &/ or Anacortes (1 hour)(1 hour) #6 “Freeway”#6 “Freeway”…to/ from Bellingham …to/ from Bellingham (30 m)(30 m) #7 “Complex Driving”…#7 “Complex Driving”…Bellingham Bellingham (30 m)(30 m) #8 “Performance Drive Practice” &/ or “Specific Review”#8 “Performance Drive Practice” &/ or “Specific Review”

> > students follow a pre-determined route students follow a pre-determined route selected by the instructor selected by the instructor (30 m)(30 m)

#9 “Evaluation Drive”…#9 “Evaluation Drive”…”Commentary Driving””Commentary Driving” (30 m)(30 m) > > Final test drive… needing 80%+ to passFinal test drive… needing 80%+ to pass

HOW DO WE HOW DO WE SCHEDULESCHEDULE DRIVES?DRIVES?

For the first drive, in the classroom, the instructor will let For the first drive, in the classroom, the instructor will let students know what times are available to drive after students know what times are available to drive after school, on “no school” days, and on some Saturdays.school, on “no school” days, and on some Saturdays.

Students sign up for a time that is convenient for them.Students sign up for a time that is convenient for them. After each drive, students will choose a day & time for After each drive, students will choose a day & time for

their next drive.their next drive. Scheduling times are noted on the BTW sheet that is Scheduling times are noted on the BTW sheet that is

sent home after each drive.sent home after each drive. Instructors may contact students at home to set up Instructors may contact students at home to set up

drives. drives. Students may contact instructors to set up drives.Students may contact instructors to set up drives. PARENTS…PLEASE notify the instructor at least 24 PARENTS…PLEASE notify the instructor at least 24

hours in advance for cancellations.hours in advance for cancellations.

SundaySunday & & HolidayHoliday Driving Driving

The Washington Legislature allows Sunday and The Washington Legislature allows Sunday and Holiday driving.Holiday driving.

Students & their families Students & their families choosechoose to drive. to drive.

Instructors will not tell a student (s)/he must Instructors will not tell a student (s)/he must drive…it is an option to drive.drive…it is an option to drive.

It helps during Standard Time…less daylightIt helps during Standard Time…less daylight

Behind-the-Wheel “Have tos”Behind-the-Wheel “Have tos”

Bring your driving permitBring your driving permitBring your glasses/ contacts if noted on Bring your glasses/ contacts if noted on

your driving permityour driving permitBring a pen/ writing utensilBring a pen/ writing utensilBring testing equipment & food, if diabeticBring testing equipment & food, if diabeticBring a willingness to learnBring a willingness to learnBring an attitude of accepting criticismBring an attitude of accepting criticism

What Happens in Vegas,What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas! Stays in Vegas!

So…comments about your partner’s So…comments about your partner’s driving stay in the confines of the driver driving stay in the confines of the driver education car…unless you seek and are education car…unless you seek and are granted permission from your driving granted permission from your driving partner to make constructive commentspartner to make constructive comments

This includes face to face conversations, This includes face to face conversations, tele(cell)phone, facebook, twitter, instagram, and tele(cell)phone, facebook, twitter, instagram, and any other technology forms.any other technology forms.

WhereWhere Should I Stop when I come to a Stop Sign? Should I Stop when I come to a Stop Sign?(See “Priority for Stopping” Handout)(See “Priority for Stopping” Handout)

You must make at least 1 legal stopYou must make at least 1 legal stop. . For the FIRST STOP, there are For the FIRST STOP, there are 5 priority areas 5 priority areas to look for when you approach a to look for when you approach a

stop sign area:stop sign area: 11 STOP…before the painted stop line…if no painted line thenSTOP…before the painted stop line…if no painted line then 22 STOP…before the painted cross walk…if no painted x walk,STOP…before the painted cross walk…if no painted x walk, 33 STOP…before a sidewalk that does not have any connecting STOP…before a sidewalk that does not have any connecting

lines, if the pedestrians are lines, if the pedestrians are inin or or nearnear the “imaginary the “imaginary

crosswalk”…if there is no sidewalk, then crosswalk”…if there is no sidewalk, then 44 STOP…at the curb…if there is no curb, thenSTOP…at the curb…if there is no curb, then 55 STOP…at the edge of the roadSTOP…at the edge of the road

REMEMBER TO STOP TWICE IF THERE IS AN OBSTRUCTED VIEW!REMEMBER TO STOP TWICE IF THERE IS AN OBSTRUCTED VIEW!

Double Stops MAY BE Double Stops MAY BE Required Required

Whenever a stop sign or red signal light is accompanied by a stop Whenever a stop sign or red signal light is accompanied by a stop line or a painted crosswalk, (or a sidewalk with an “imaginary line or a painted crosswalk, (or a sidewalk with an “imaginary crosswalk) drivers are required to crosswalk) drivers are required to stop about 3 feet before the stop about 3 feet before the painted line…(or the imaginary line) painted line…(or the imaginary line)

At the first stop, If the view is obstructed to the left or right, drivers are At the first stop, If the view is obstructed to the left or right, drivers are required to required to edge forward edge forward to attain an OPEN LINE OF SITE. Edging to attain an OPEN LINE OF SITE. Edging forward without a 2forward without a 2ndnd stop is allowed if it is clear to go. A second stop is allowed if it is clear to go. A second stop may be required to make sure the path of travel is clear. stop may be required to make sure the path of travel is clear.

Drivers are required to make two stops where pedestrians are Drivers are required to make two stops where pedestrians are in in or or near near unpainted crosswalks with sidewalks, AND an obstructed view unpainted crosswalks with sidewalks, AND an obstructed view is present. is present.

Cruise Control…USE ITCruise Control…USE IT

Students should be introduced to the Students should be introduced to the “cruise control” option “cruise control” option soonersooner, rather than , rather than laterlater. .

Use it on country roads with little trafficUse it on country roads with little traffic

This allows students to concentrate on This allows students to concentrate on their observation habits outside the vehicletheir observation habits outside the vehicle

““Guided” Guided” Practice…just not practicePractice…just not practice

““Supervise” your teen driver pp.3-10 in Supervise” your teen driver pp.3-10 in the the WA Parent Guide to Teen Driving.WA Parent Guide to Teen Driving.

““Tips for Supervising Your Teen Driving”Tips for Supervising Your Teen Driving”WHO? WHO? WHAT? See p. 5 !WHAT? See p. 5 !WHEN?WHEN?WHERE?WHERE?WHY?WHY?

Complete & Be Ready to Turn-In a Driving LogComplete & Be Ready to Turn-In a Driving Log

RECOMMENDED: Minimum RECOMMENDED: Minimum 16 hours16 hours of driving on your driving log: of driving on your driving log: 6 with the B-EHS instructor and at least 6 with the B-EHS instructor and at least 10 hours from home10 hours from home

Include the date, the skills you are driving, the length of time driving, Include the date, the skills you are driving, the length of time driving, and the parent signature / initialsand the parent signature / initials

Driving Log may be turned in two – three times per class for the Driving Log may be turned in two – three times per class for the instructor to help monitor the driving timeinstructor to help monitor the driving time

Students may be told to get sufficient hours of practice from Students may be told to get sufficient hours of practice from home, prior to scheduling their next drive, to gain needed skillshome, prior to scheduling their next drive, to gain needed skills

*** In some jurisdictions, if a student comes before the court, judges *** In some jurisdictions, if a student comes before the court, judges are asking for a are asking for a proof copy proof copy of the 50 hours of driving.of the 50 hours of driving.

FYI…Mandatory FYI…Mandatory 50 hours of 50 hours of Driving Driving Practice for the Practice for the DOLDOL

How long does it take to accumulate 50 hours?How long does it take to accumulate 50 hours?

It will take more than 15 minutes of practice-time, every It will take more than 15 minutes of practice-time, every day for 6 months, to complete 50 hours of practice day for 6 months, to complete 50 hours of practice driving.driving.

It will take more than 30 minutes of practice-time, every It will take more than 30 minutes of practice-time, every day for 6 months, to complete 100 hours of practice day for 6 months, to complete 100 hours of practice driving.driving.

Students MUST complete TSE within Students MUST complete TSE within 6 6 Months of Months of the Parent Night DATEthe Parent Night DATE

My son/daughter needs to be completed by: (add 6 months to today’s My son/daughter needs to be completed by: (add 6 months to today’s date: month____________ day_________ year_________.date: month____________ day_________ year_________.

This is a DOL, state mandated requirement now. This is a DOL, state mandated requirement now.

There are very few exceptions unless a doctor or lawyer There are very few exceptions unless a doctor or lawyer can supply a written affidavit.can supply a written affidavit.

The The drivingdriving portion may go beyond the portion may go beyond the classroomclassroom portion due to the portion due to the need for the performance drive (#9) practice, sports, work, health need for the performance drive (#9) practice, sports, work, health issues, number of drivers, scheduling, etc. issues, number of drivers, scheduling, etc.

What Parents Can DOWhat Parents Can DO

Many suggestions are included in the Many suggestions are included in the Parent Guide to Teen DrivingParent Guide to Teen Driving, , our TSE our TSE webpage, and the many links provided on webpage, and the many links provided on the TSE webpage.the TSE webpage.

The biggest emphasis should be….drive, The biggest emphasis should be….drive, drive…drive between each instructor drive, drive…drive between each instructor drive, concentrating on the drive sheet concentrating on the drive sheet suggestions from the instructorsuggestions from the instructor

***New ***New WA Parent Guide to Teen Driving***WA Parent Guide to Teen Driving***(a copy is provided on the second class day)(a copy is provided on the second class day)

**www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/parent guide.pdf *** to download a **www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/parent guide.pdf *** to download a copy to keep for your use.copy to keep for your use.

Parents’ RoleParents’ Role Supervise Your Teen DriverSupervise Your Teen Driver Set Family Rules & GuidelinesSet Family Rules & Guidelines Before You Even BeginBefore You Even Begin Basic Driving SkillsBasic Driving Skills Practice Driving LogPractice Driving Log Step by Step Driving ManeuversStep by Step Driving Maneuvers Complex Driving SkillsComplex Driving Skills EmergenciesEmergencies What Happens if Your Teen Messes Up?What Happens if Your Teen Messes Up? The Rules for Intermediate LicensesThe Rules for Intermediate Licenses

““What Can Parents Do?”What Can Parents Do?”

Supervise your teen’s Supervise your teen’s driving timedriving time

Limit Friday & Saturday Limit Friday & Saturday night drivingnight driving

Insist your teen and Insist your teen and passengers wear a seat passengers wear a seat beltbelt

Prohibit under the Prohibit under the influence driving including influence driving including emotions, over-the-emotions, over-the-counter medicationscounter medications

Prohibit your teen riding Prohibit your teen riding as a passenger with a as a passenger with a driver under the influencedriver under the influence

Prohibit/ limit driving Prohibit/ limit driving distractions…food, cell distractions…food, cell phone, musicphone, music

Limit the number of Limit the number of passengers your teen will passengers your teen will have in the carhave in the car

““What Can Parents Do?”What Can Parents Do?”

Establish a “house Establish a “house curfew”curfew”

Set geographic driving Set geographic driving boundariesboundaries

Drive design-safe Drive design-safe vehiclesvehicles

Support the efforts of the Support the efforts of the TSE programTSE program

Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, PracticePractice

Reinforce your teen to Reinforce your teen to use good judgment as a use good judgment as a passenger with his/ her passenger with his/ her peers…limit the peers…limit the passenger’s distractions passenger’s distractions to the driverto the driver

Encourage your teen to Encourage your teen to continue to develop a continue to develop a courteous and respectful courteous and respectful approach to drivingapproach to driving

PARENT - TEEN CONTRACTPARENT - TEEN CONTRACT

Several sample contracts will be available Several sample contracts will be available for family discussion & usefor family discussion & use

Not mandatoryNot mandatory for our purposes…but rather a for our purposes…but rather a guide for youguide for you

SADD ContractSADD Contract…alcohol & other drugs…alcohol & other drugs emphasis on emphasis on not drivingnot driving under the influence & under the influence & not not

ridingriding with another driver that is under the influence… with another driver that is under the influence…a responsible adult gets the teen and returns homea responsible adult gets the teen and returns home

Please submit Please submit your originalyour original(s) to share(s) to share

PrimaryPrimary GuidelinesGuidelines for Your Family for Your Family

Require Require safety-beltsafety-belt use for everyone use for everyoneProhibit Prohibit alcohol and/ or other drug usealcohol and/ or other drug useProhibit Prohibit riding with someone who has riding with someone who has

used alcohol or other drugsused alcohol or other drugsRequire Require compliance with speed limitscompliance with speed limitsProhibit Prohibit distractions while drivingdistractions while driving …no cell …no cell

phone use; eating; drinking; pets; or changing radio or phone use; eating; drinking; pets; or changing radio or CDs while drivingCDs while driving

PrimaryPrimary GuidelinesGuidelines for Your Family for Your Family

Limit Limit teen passengersteen passengers …it is the law …it is the lawLimit Limit unsupervised night drivingunsupervised night drivingRequire a full reportRequire a full report… … your teen should inform your teen should inform

you about each trip before (s)he leaves, including where you about each trip before (s)he leaves, including where they are going, with whom, and when they will return so they are going, with whom, and when they will return so that you know where they are. If any information that you know where they are. If any information changes, they are to notify you immediately.changes, they are to notify you immediately.

Set curfewsSet curfews for school nights and weekend nights.for school nights and weekend nights.

ConsequencesConsequences for Violating Rules for Violating Rules and Ignoring Guidelinesand Ignoring Guidelines

Make/ set consequences for violations before Make/ set consequences for violations before they occurthey occur so that your teen knows what to expect. The so that your teen knows what to expect. The following are common violations…following are common violations…

Getting a speeding ticketGetting a speeding ticket Coming home after curfewComing home after curfew Lying about whereaboutsLying about whereabouts Violating passenger restrictionsViolating passenger restrictions Driving while distracted…cell phone, eating, drinking, pets, etc.Driving while distracted…cell phone, eating, drinking, pets, etc.

……loss of driving privilegeloss of driving privilege: : for a day, weekend, week, for a day, weekend, week, month, etc., depending on the violationmonth, etc., depending on the violation

……require your teen to complete additional require your teen to complete additional supervised practicesupervised practice

……parent/ teen specific & appropriate consequencesparent/ teen specific & appropriate consequences

TOP TOP TENTEN COMMON COMMON DRIVING ERRORSDRIVING ERRORS

#1 #1 Inattention to the path of travelInattention to the path of travel

#2 #2 Driving 5 or more miles per hour too fast for Driving 5 or more miles per hour too fast for conditionsconditions

#3 #3 Driving too fast through a curveDriving too fast through a curve

#4 #4 Inadequate search or inattention at an intersection Inadequate search or inattention at an intersection and failing to yield to cross trafficand failing to yield to cross traffic

TOP TOP TEN TEN COMMON COMMON DRIVING ERRORS DRIVING ERRORS

#5 Improper evasive action… #5 Improper evasive action… quick turn not done correctlyquick turn not done correctly

#6#6 Failure to look far enough ahead Failure to look far enough ahead

#7#7 Failure to see action developing Failure to see action developing at the side of the roadat the side of the road

#8 #8 Following too closelyFollowing too closely

#9 #9 Failure to yield the right of way Failure to yield the right of way #10 Being distracted#10 Being distracted

Safe Drivers…use the ABC’s of Safe Drivers…use the ABC’s of DrivingDriving

ADJUSTADJUST THEIR THEIR SPEEDSPEED

ADJUSTADJUST THEIR THEIR POSITIONPOSITIONUsing mirrors and making head checksUsing mirrors and making head checks

COMMUNICATECOMMUNICATE

Steps to Earning TSE “Course Complete” StatusSteps to Earning TSE “Course Complete” Status

Complete 100% of classroom courseworkComplete 100% of classroom coursework 100% Attendance/ or all absences have been made up100% Attendance/ or all absences have been made up Turn in all texts & handbooks & notebooksTurn in all texts & handbooks & notebooks Complete 9 drives/ pass final drive @ 80%+Complete 9 drives/ pass final drive @ 80%+ Pay total TSE fee & any incurred fee(s)…extra drives, fines, etc.Pay total TSE fee & any incurred fee(s)…extra drives, fines, etc.

Once the above has been completed, the instructor will enter the Once the above has been completed, the instructor will enter the “Course Complete” student information into the DOL Portal within 24 “Course Complete” student information into the DOL Portal within 24 hours of completion.hours of completion.

After a student passes the driver education test drive, (s)/he will be After a student passes the driver education test drive, (s)/he will be given a “Course Completion Letter” with information about taking the given a “Course Completion Letter” with information about taking the DOL written and driving tests. DOL written and driving tests.

After Passing TSEAfter Passing TSE

The $425 fee includes one (1) DOL written test and one (1) DOL driving skills test. The DOL The $425 fee includes one (1) DOL written test and one (1) DOL driving skills test. The DOL written test is given immediately after each course has been completed…i.e. fall morning, written test is given immediately after each course has been completed…i.e. fall morning, winter evening, etc. Subsequent DOL written tests are $20 and subsequent DOL driving winter evening, etc. Subsequent DOL written tests are $20 and subsequent DOL driving skills tests are $30.skills tests are $30.

The DOL written test is offered the first Tuesday of every month during the school year…The DOL written test is offered the first Tuesday of every month during the school year…6:00 PM on the B-EHS campus in room 520. Students needing to (re)take the written test 6:00 PM on the B-EHS campus in room 520. Students needing to (re)take the written test need to sign-up with Lisa Drye in the Athletic/Activities Office.need to sign-up with Lisa Drye in the Athletic/Activities Office.

Once the written test has been passed (80%+), the student notifies Ms. Mary Lynch by text Once the written test has been passed (80%+), the student notifies Ms. Mary Lynch by text or cell at 360.540.7777, in order to schedule a time to take the DOL driving skills test (80%or cell at 360.540.7777, in order to schedule a time to take the DOL driving skills test (80%+). +). A B-EHS TSE Honda vehicle will be used for the DOL drive testA B-EHS TSE Honda vehicle will be used for the DOL drive test

Both the DOL Knowledge & Driving Test scores are entered into the DOL website portal by Both the DOL Knowledge & Driving Test scores are entered into the DOL website portal by the testing instructor within 24 hours of taking the tests.the testing instructor within 24 hours of taking the tests.

When the student turns 16; and has had their permit for 6 months; and has accumulated at When the student turns 16; and has had their permit for 6 months; and has accumulated at least 50 driving hours, the student can go to any DOL to process the Intermediate License. least 50 driving hours, the student can go to any DOL to process the Intermediate License.

If a student has their photo on their permit, they may be able to process the Intermediate If a student has their photo on their permit, they may be able to process the Intermediate License on-line. Check the DOL website.License on-line. Check the DOL website.

At the DOL, or on-line for qualifying students, you will pay $35 “Application Fee” + a $54 At the DOL, or on-line for qualifying students, you will pay $35 “Application Fee” + a $54 License Fee…good for 6 years…$89 total at the DOLLicense Fee…good for 6 years…$89 total at the DOL

There is a Difference!There is a Difference! It is VERY important to understand that there is a difference It is VERY important to understand that there is a difference

between a TSE between a TSE instructorinstructor who teaches students, and a DOL examiner who administers the DOL written knowledge test or administers the DOL driving skills test.

The TSE instructor will teach, assist, allow for errors to help the student become a better driver, during the TSE behind-the-wheel driving sessions.

Once the student has passed TSE, and qualifies to take the DOL written and driving exams, the examiner provides directions and grades the efforts of the students.

ABSOLUTELY NO HELP (other than directions) BY THE TEST EXAMINER, IS ALLOWED ON THE DOL written & driving exams

The The drive test drive test measures driving skills in a fair and objective measures driving skills in a fair and objective

manner. It points out weaknesses that can be corrected through manner. It points out weaknesses that can be corrected through study and practice.study and practice.

Students who violate the law… FAIL. Students who violate the law… FAIL. Students who do not follow directions… FAIL. Students who do not follow directions… FAIL. Students who accumulate a series of deductions indicating lack of skill, Students who accumulate a series of deductions indicating lack of skill,

ability, or knowledge… FAIL (80% is needed to pass)ability, or knowledge… FAIL (80% is needed to pass) Students who make a dangerous action (DA)… FAIL.Students who make a dangerous action (DA)… FAIL. Students who fail to perform a required portion of the driving test… FAIL.Students who fail to perform a required portion of the driving test… FAIL. To REPEAT…the examiner will give directions ONLY…no HELP.To REPEAT…the examiner will give directions ONLY…no HELP.

What Happens if a Student Fails the DOL Drive Test?What Happens if a Student Fails the DOL Drive Test?

Honor the judgment and professionalism of the examiner. We Honor the judgment and professionalism of the examiner. We WANT students to succeed. We want them to be able to test one WANT students to succeed. We want them to be able to test one time and pass. But that doesn’t always happen.time and pass. But that doesn’t always happen.

Read /review the “Driving Test Score Sheet” with your teen driver, Read /review the “Driving Test Score Sheet” with your teen driver, as the examiner has identified specific skills that had point as the examiner has identified specific skills that had point deductions.deductions.

Check the bottom of the score sheet for the MAIN reason for failure.Check the bottom of the score sheet for the MAIN reason for failure. If you have concerns or need clarification…CONTACT THE If you have concerns or need clarification…CONTACT THE

EXAMINER. The contact numbers are at the front of this packet.EXAMINER. The contact numbers are at the front of this packet. Do not contact a counselor, a vice-principal, a principal, or anyone Do not contact a counselor, a vice-principal, a principal, or anyone

at the District Office. The TSE Coordinator, Mary Lynch, will work at the District Office. The TSE Coordinator, Mary Lynch, will work with you to solve any issue.with you to solve any issue.

Steps to gaining the Intermediate License after Steps to gaining the Intermediate License after Passing the DOL Written & Driving ExamsPassing the DOL Written & Driving Exams

B-EHS examiner(s) enter/s both passing scores into the DOL PortalB-EHS examiner(s) enter/s both passing scores into the DOL Portal The student reaches the age of 16The student reaches the age of 16 The student logs 50 hours of driving practice…10 hours in darknessThe student logs 50 hours of driving practice…10 hours in darkness The student has had the permit for at least 6 monthsThe student has had the permit for at least 6 months The student and parent visits any WA State DOL Office and brings The student and parent visits any WA State DOL Office and brings

proof of identification to the DOLproof of identification to the DOL Pay a $25 “Application Fee” to the DOL…Pay a $25 “Application Fee” to the DOL… Pass a vision screening test at the DOLPass a vision screening test at the DOL Have a photo taken for the Intermediate LicenseHave a photo taken for the Intermediate License Pay a $54 License Fee…good for 6 years ($9x6 years)Pay a $54 License Fee…good for 6 years ($9x6 years) (IN SOME INSTANCES, and if a picture is on the permit, THE (IN SOME INSTANCES, and if a picture is on the permit, THE

LICENSE MAY BE GAINED ON-LINE.LICENSE MAY BE GAINED ON-LINE.

Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) & Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) & Enhanced Identification Card (EID)Enhanced Identification Card (EID)

EDL…confirms your identity and citizenship and is an EDL…confirms your identity and citizenship and is an acceptable alternative to a passport for reentry to the US acceptable alternative to a passport for reentry to the US at land and sea border crossings…must be at least 18 at land and sea border crossings…must be at least 18 years oldyears old

EID…Enhanced Identification Card…can be any ageEID…Enhanced Identification Card…can be any age Make sure to allow for extra time at the DOL to review Make sure to allow for extra time at the DOL to review

formal documents and the in-person interviewformal documents and the in-person interview $60$60 MAKE SURE TO NOTIFY THE DOL STAFF THAT YOU MAKE SURE TO NOTIFY THE DOL STAFF THAT YOU

WISH TO GET AN EID PRIOR TO PAYING ANY $$$WISH TO GET AN EID PRIOR TO PAYING ANY $$$

Our Opinion…Our Opinion…

It is our opinion that a student It is our opinion that a student SHOULD SHOULD NOTNOT be given free reign in the use of a car be given free reign in the use of a car immediately after receiving his / her license.immediately after receiving his / her license.

Parents should continue to emphasize:Parents should continue to emphasize: night driving, heavy volume traffic, freeway night driving, heavy volume traffic, freeway driving, and driving in adverse weatherdriving, and driving in adverse weather conditions, as well as conditions, as well as specific concernsspecific concerns as as outlined in the parent / teen contractoutlined in the parent / teen contract

Reasons for Removal from TSEReasons for Removal from TSE

The 4The 4thth/fourth hour /fourth hour absence is absence is AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC

FAILUREFAILURE Suspension & ExpulsionSuspension & Expulsion Failure to complete Failure to complete

assigned workassigned work Misuse or abuse of Misuse or abuse of

school/ TSE propertyschool/ TSE property Taking any test from the Taking any test from the

classroomclassroom

CheatingCheating…whether …whether sharing or receiving sharing or receiving answersanswers

Being Being under the influenceunder the influence of alcohol or any other of alcohol or any other illegal drug during any illegal drug during any instructional phaseinstructional phase

Violation of traffic and /or Violation of traffic and /or drug laws during the class/ drug laws during the class/ driving segmentsdriving segments

The total fee The total fee mustmust be paid be paid for removal, dropping, and/ for removal, dropping, and/ or failingor failing

Alcohol & other Drugs PolicyAlcohol & other Drugs Policy

Know pp. 28-29 Know pp. 28-29 BEHS Student HandbookBEHS Student Handbook “…“…actions shall be imposed for actions shall be imposed for

possession, use, or being under the possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal substances, inhalants, influence of illegal substances, inhalants, or manufacturing/ possession of drug or manufacturing/ possession of drug paraphernalia during regular school hours, paraphernalia during regular school hours, on school premises, or at school on school premises, or at school sponsored events.”sponsored events.”

Alcohol, other Drugs, & TSEAlcohol, other Drugs, & TSE

Staff ResponsibilityStaff ResponsibilityContact office/ administratorContact office/ administratorAdministrator contacts Burlington PoliceAdministrator contacts Burlington PoliceAdministrator contacts the parentAdministrator contacts the parent Immediate Emergency ExpulsionImmediate Emergency Expulsion

Short term: Short term: 5 days suspension student complies with drug assessment 5 days suspension student complies with drug assessment Long term: Long term: 15 days suspension if student does not comply “ “ “ 15 days suspension if student does not comply “ “ “

Alcohol & Drugs Alcohol & Drugs

For instruction For instruction outsideoutside the regular class day the regular class day SaturdaySaturday SundaySunday HolidayHoliday EveningEvening

The TSE Staff will do the following:The TSE Staff will do the following:

Call an administrator at home or cellCall an administrator at home or cellCall the Burlington PoliceCall the Burlington PoliceCall the parentCall the parent

Alcohol and Other DrugsAlcohol and Other Drugs

If in violation, a student…If in violation, a student…

will be dropped from the TSE programwill be dropped from the TSE program will receive a “FAILING” grade for TSEwill receive a “FAILING” grade for TSE will be responsible for paying the total fee will be responsible for paying the total fee

after 5 hours of attendance after 5 hours of attendance may enroll in a later TSE class after paying a may enroll in a later TSE class after paying a

second total fee second total fee will start the TSE class from the beginning daywill start the TSE class from the beginning day

Know the Know the RequirementsRequirements & & RestrictionsRestrictions for the for the

Intermediate LicenseIntermediate License

……as outlined in the DOL Manualas outlined in the DOL Manual

… …or visit the DOL websiteor visit the DOL website

ANY FINAL CONCERNS?...ANY FINAL CONCERNS?...

A “HOLD HARMLESS” agreement will be handed out during the first week of A “HOLD HARMLESS” agreement will be handed out during the first week of class. It is to be completed and returned to the classroom instructor ASAP. class. It is to be completed and returned to the classroom instructor ASAP. This allows your son/daughter to take the DOL driving skills test in our Honda This allows your son/daughter to take the DOL driving skills test in our Honda TSE vehicles, at the end of the course.TSE vehicles, at the end of the course.

• Place all of tonight’s materials into your 3-ring binderPlace all of tonight’s materials into your 3-ring binder

• Bring your 3-ring binder to class every day!Bring your 3-ring binder to class every day!

• If you need a “TSE Tribune”…see your instructorIf you need a “TSE Tribune”…see your instructor

……please push in your chair under the tableplease push in your chair under the table

Thank you for meeting tonight!Thank you for meeting tonight!

Certificate of CompletionCertificate of Completion There may be an instance where a student is unable to attend There may be an instance where a student is unable to attend

Parent Night due to a school related event in which (s)/he is Parent Night due to a school related event in which (s)/he is participating…or a medical excuse.participating…or a medical excuse.

The signatures below indicate that the student by the name of The signatures below indicate that the student by the name of ______________________, has read the entire Parent Night slide ______________________, has read the entire Parent Night slide presentation. Additionally, the student has asked questions or presentation. Additionally, the student has asked questions or brought forth concerns as necessary, to the instructor.brought forth concerns as necessary, to the instructor.

_____________________ ____________________ ________________________________ ____________________ ___________

(student) (parent) (date)(student) (parent) (date)

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(instructor signature)(instructor signature)