Driver Education/Traffic Safety-Classroom and Laboratory   (#1900310)

Version Description

• vehicle control and traffic procedure
• defensive driving strategies
• pertinent laws and their application to driving
• energy efficient and safe enjoyable vehicle ownership
• physical and mental factors
• legal and moral obligations
• knowledge of motorcycle operations and interactions in the system
• planning for safe travel to include map studies
• the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance

General Notes

Version Requirements

• Describe basic aspects of the Highway Transportation System (HTS)--its purpose, major elements, effectiveness, and the roles played by man in the system.
• Describe and demonstrate basic control of the vehicle, including exterior and interior promotion checks, control of motion and direction, and basic maneuvers.
• Describe, interpret, and react properly to signs, signals, and pavement markings.
• Describe the need for identifying potential hazards in traffic, making predictions about possible occurrences, making wise decisions for action based on minimum risk, and demonstrate appropriate executions of these decisions (I.P.D.E.).
• Describe and demonstrate the management of space requirements in all driving situations.
• Describe and demonstrate the skills required to effectively control and take proper actions in emergency situations to avoid a collision or minimize the impact if unavoidable.
• Describe needed measures for correcting or minimizing the effects of temporary or permanent physical defects or limitations.
• Describe the legal and moral responsibilities at the scene of highway collisions.
• Describe the effects of attitudes and emotions on driving decisions.
• Describe the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving.
• Describe the importance of vehicle maintenance for safe and efficient operation.
• Describe the requirements for compliance with the laws that apply to drivers as well as owners of motor vehicles.
• Describe the principles and practices related to trip planning.
• Describe the operation and interaction of motor driven cycles in the Highway Transportation System.
• Describe and demonstrate specific decisions to be made when interacting with other users of the Highway Transportation System other than the automobile.
• Describe the value and demonstrate the use of occupant vehicle restraints and other built-in safety features and devices.
• Describe the need for actively supporting traffic law enforcement agencies and assisting in the improvement of highway safety programs.