Driver Education Department

Office: Room 231
Phone: 815-899-8160 Ext. 2170

Joe Jordan (seated)

Department Chair
Freshman Boys Soccer coach
Freshman Girls Soccer coach
Brett Goff (standing)

Driver Education teacher
Winter Sports Coordinator

Driver Education Syllabus

Driver Education is the first step towards responsible driving. Driver Education can help build a firm foundation of knowledge, attitude and skills for safe, energy-efficient driving. Completing Driver Education does not guarantee you will become a safe driver. This is a decision you must make each time you drive. Driver Education is an on going process.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be 50% Classroom, 50% Driving. You must pass both Classroom and Driving in order to pass the Driver Education course.

A

90

-

100%

B

80

-

90%

C

70

-

80%

D

60

-

60%

F

0

-

59%

Classroom Grade

6 Tests - Multiple Choice and Matching.
Extra Credit - turn is articles and Internet assignments on days of tests.
You are responsible for all notes and handouts on all tests.
If your are absent on the day of the test, be prepared to take the test the next day you are back.
If you are absent for the review, you are responsible for all notes and must take the test the day of your return.

Driving

2 tests the last 3 weeks of the quarter.
You must have an average grade of at least 80. If you are below 80 you will still pass the course, but your blue certificate will be withheld. You will be retested in 9 weeks. Upon passing you will receive your blue certificate.

Attendance (excused or unexcused)

6 Classroom or 2 Driving = Dropped from the course.
All make-up driving is done before school.

Repeats

1st semester = 4th quarter
2nd semester = 1st quarter next year

Attend Steps

Step 1 - 15 points off of the next test
Step 2 - 30 points off of the next test
Step 3 - 45 points off of the next test

Cooperative Driver Tests

The state driving test will be given to you if:

Your classroom average is 90 or higher.
Your final driving grade is at least a 90.
Your birthday is not on the state spot check list.

Classroom

Classroom Expectations

It should be understood by all students that the Drivers Education teachers will demand and expect your best effort on a daily basis. Drivers Education is the base for a life-long skill that is important for your continued education, employment, daily chores and recreational activities. The following are our expectations:

Expect to be successful
Give your best effort on a daily basis.
Behave in a socially acceptable manner.
No food, drinks or gum allowed in the classroom or car.
Be attentive at all times in the classroom and car.
Keep a positive attitude at all times.
Be a mature and respectful student at all times.
Be seated when the bell rings, with all materials, or you will be marked tardy.
Your are expected to take notes on all lectures, videos, and guest speakers.
Any irresponsible behavior occurring during driving will not be tolerated and may result in your removal from the class.

ClassroomTests

Test 1 Rules of the Road Weeks 1-3

Test 2 Drive Right, Chapters 1, 2, 4 Week 4

Test 3 Drive Right, Chapters 5, 9, 10, 11 Week 5

Test 4 Drive Right, Chapters 12, 14, 15 Week 6

Test 5 Drive Right, Chapter 15
Drug use and abuse Weeks 7-9

Test 6 Comprehensive

Information Covered on Each Test

Test 1

Test 2

all signs and shapes
centerlines
unposted speed limits
where to stop at stop signs
examples of sign colors
permit, how it works
3 second following

why drivers get into collisions
uphill/downhill parking
land change
ground viewing
reasons for seat belts
when to cover the brake
time to increase following
2nd collision and prevention
3 parts of HTS
IPDE
hard position
oil pressure
temperature/pressure
young drivers inability to make decisions
social task
Smith system

Test 3

Test 4

clues for back streets and intersections
what to do at an uncontrolled intersection
car in a curve
force of impact
changes in total stopping, perception, reaction and braking

ways to reduce glare
times you use depth perception
physical changes from emotion
ways passengers show maturity
ways insurance rates are determined/reduced
define different coverages
4 way stop rules
uphill/downhill parking
times to increase following
times to cover brake
what to do in a skid
velocitation
reasons to wear seat belt

Test 5

Test 6

myths about alcohol
signs of drug abuse
teenagers and medical responsibilities
symptoms of addiction
predictors for addiction
effects of marijuana
effects of cocaine
define stimulants, depressants and hallucinogenics
time and sobering up
judgment affected 1st with alcohol
implied consent
factors affecting how you respond to alcohol

comprehensive over tests 1-5

Behind the Wheel

Behind the Wheel Driving

Purpose:

To Give student drivers experience, to put the student driver in specific driving situations and to orally evaluate the student about specific situations as they occur.

Emphasis:

Intersections (signals, 4 way stops, 2 way stops, yield, uncontrolled)
Lane changes
3 second following rule
Identify and define all traffic/road signs
Parking (parallel, perpendicular, angle, uphill, downhill)
Speed limits (posted/unposted)
Roads (4 lane, 2 way, 1 way)
Turns (proper lanes to turn from and into)
Unspecified, but occurring traffic problems (rain, construction, etc.)

Week 1

get used to the car, left and right turns, starts and stops
general driving

Week 2

multi-lane turns
lane changes
recognizing intersections

Week 3

left turns on and from 2 lane one ways
uncontrolled intersections

Week 4

rural driving
general driving
driver communication

Week 5

uphill/downhill parking
turnabouts
parallel and angle parking

Week 6

review all situations
decision driving

Week 7

decision driving
review intersections
work on weakness

Week 8

review for driving test
begin testing - all students must score a C+ or better twice

Week 9

complete testing
give cooperative driver tests to those who qualify