Parent Coach Guide

Welcome to the IDriveSafely Parent/Coach Guide! Driving is a skill that requires regulated practice and a responsible, experienced coach. Consistent practice provides the new driver with an opportunity to practice new skills incrementally, as they are learned and provides the coach with insight on the learner’s skill mastery. This coach’s guide is produced to compliment the IDriveSafely online driver education course. It is intended to provide you with a step-by-step, incremental plan for practicing the driving skills, positive attitudes and behavior presented in the online course. As a driving coach, you are not expected to be a driving instructor. The coach is there to guide and help the novice driver develop a responsible decision making process. You will demonstrate skills and conduct commentary driving to assist learning and decision making skills. This guide will help you manage the task of being a coach and give you some tips about conducting safe in-vehicle practice sessions with your novice driver. The course has eight units of instruction and is designed for you to participate in the learning process. There are activities and in-vehicle driving exercises designed to reinforce each unit of instruction. Each unit gets progressively more difficult. This guide will help you achieve 50 hours of meaningful supervised practice recommended by driver training experts. Print the in-vehicle activity sheets and keep them in the car on a clipboard to assist you while conducting the practice sessions. Please read this guide thoroughly and be prepared for one of the most important jobs you have ever committed to! Have a wonderful and rewarding experience as you help train your novice driver for a safe driving career!

Table of Contents Coaching Tips.......................................................................................................................... 2 Commentary Driving ................................................................................................................ 4 Student Handouts .................................................................................................................... 5 The Course Map....................................................................................................................... 7 Pre-Drive 1: Risk Awareness ..................................................................................................... 9 Pre-Drive 2: The Road ............................................................................................................ 11 Pre-Drive 3: The Driver .......................................................................................................... 15 Pre-Drive 4: The Vehicle ......................................................................................................... 11 Drive 1: Basic Control............................................................................................................. 17 Drive 2: Searching................................................................................................................. 22 Drive 3: Reversing Direction and Parking................................................................................... 24 Drive 4: Multi-Lane Roads I..................................................................................................... 28 Drive 5: Curves and Hazards ................................................................................................... 31 Drive 6: Multi-lane Roadways II ............................................................................................... 33 Drive 7: Expressway Driving.................................................................................................... 35 Drive 8: Sharing the Road....................................................................................................... 37 Drive 9: Rural Driving and Passing ........................................................................................... 38 Drive 10: Hazardous Conditions ............................................................................................... 40 Drive 11: Emergency Maneuvers.............................................................................................. 42 Drive 12: Travel Preparation.................................................................................................... 44 Drive 13: Driving Other Vehicles .............................................................................................. 45 Driving Contract .................................................................................................................... 46

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Coaching Tips The following suggestions will improve the overall experience for the learner and the coach:

#1 Be Prepared. #2 Create a contract. #3 Be a Good Role Model. #4 Update Your Driving Expertise. #5 Anticipate Common Novice Driver Mistakes. #6 Manage and Maintain the Training Vehicle. #7 Communicate Clearly. #8 Take the Job Seriously.

Before beginning your coaching responsibilities, recognize a few facts that you can incorporate in your discussions about the need for quality training:

• According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens 15-20 years old.

• Each day, approximately 8,000 teenage drivers are involved in a crash. • The number of passengers is closely related to the risk of crash. • When safety belts are worn, the risk of death and serious injury is reduced by about 50%.

The main contributors to the high crash rate of teen drivers include:

• Inexperience • Poor visual search skills • Poor risk assessment and judgment making • Speeding • Driving at high-risk hours (night and weekends) • Inattention and distraction

Tip #1 Be Prepared. Take an active interest and follow along with the progress of your novice driver as they go through the IDriveSafely online course. The course consists of eight units broken down into 46 modules of instruction, each about 20-30 minutes in length. This course is designed to be integrated with the 50 hour parent/coach component and therefore expanded over several months. There is a great deal of information in each module concluding with a ten question quiz. Track the progress of your student online and be ready to “coach” them on the topics they have just covered. Begin your job as a coach as your teen begins the course. As valuable lessons are being learned, begin training your new driver while YOU drive with them in front passenger seat of the vehicle. Follow the progress of your teen online and become a driving mentor while leading discussions about the topics they are learning. Use this guide throughout their online experience and after they obtain a learner’s permit. Schedule at least 50 hours of guided practice in the vehicle. Use this as your guide to ensure your novice driver has 50 hours of meaningful supervised practice behind-the-wheel before receiving their license. Plan each session to last approximately 60 minutes. If you are tired, re-schedule. Be sure each of you is in a good mood before starting the sessions. Don’t move from one skill set to the next until you are confident the new driver has mastered the unit skills and is ready for a more complex set of maneuvers. Plan and drive your routes before conducting the practice sessions. Copyright, IDriveSafely 2006 Parent/Coach Guide All Rights Reserved Page 2 of 47

Coaching Skills

• Coach on routine trips when you drive – have your novice passenger ride in the front seat. • Go over the skills and objectives with your novice driver before each session. • When introducing a new maneuver, demonstrate it first while commenting on what you are

seeing and what you are doing to complete the maneuver safely. • When the novice is driving, sit in a position where you can easily place your left hand on the

steering wheel and guide the wheel (take control) if necessary. • Continuously scan for hazards and obstacles ahead and around the vehicle while observing the

novice drivers behavior. Always check mirrors and the blind spots before giving directions to maneuver.

Tip #2 Establish Guidelines and Agreements. Implement parent-teen and parent-parent agreements for vehicle use and operation. Be consistent, fair, flexible and in control. Contact the parents of your teen’s friends and discuss how you will work together to monitor and enforce safe behavior, GDL passenger restrictions and other laws. A sample teen/parent contract is provided at the end of this guide. Discuss and fill in the appropriate categories. The contract can be modified to suit your own individual needs and circumstances. Tip #3 Be a Good Role Model.

• Obey the rules-of-the-road. • Review the online course content and modify your driving behaviors if necessary. • Stay focused on the task of driving – Do not use your cell phone, eat, read or look away from

the road when driving. • Always use your safety belt. • Do not drive aggressively. Tap your horn. Do not yell or curse at other drivers. • Always signal your intention to change lanes, turn or enter a parking space. • Check your mirrors prior to maneuvers or speed adjustments. • Maintain safe space, do not tailgate. • Go with the flow of traffic – do not weave in and out of traffic.

Tip #4 Update Your Driving Expertise. Be sure you are a credible source of information for your novice driver. Be prepared with correct answers about rules and laws. Review the state DMV handbook to brush up on the rules-of-the road, sign meanings, GDL laws, insurance requirements and violation fines and penalties. Know how to demonstrate safe following distances and lines of sight. Be prepared to demonstrate scanning techniques and how to manage distractions. Reference the student handouts that accompany each unit of instruction before conducting the coaching duties and in-vehicle checklists. Tip #5 Anticipate Common Novice Driver Mistakes. Novice drivers make several common mistakes. Anticipate these mistakes and be prepared to correct them if they occur. Be prepared to correct common errors, which include failure to:

• Conduct a constant, thorough “search” of the roadway ahead. • Continuously scan mirrors for obstacles to the sides and to the rear. • Focus on obstacles and traffic on the roadway. • Maintain a safe space around the vehicle (to the front, sides and in the rear). • Drive a safe speed through intersections and around curves. • Execute a smooth turn - cuts the corner or takes the turn too wide. • Maintain control of the steering wheel when signaling. • Maintain steady lane position (students often wander between traffic lanes). • Conduct a complete scan before entering intersections (red-light runners and obstacles). • Maintain the space gap when merging.


Tip #6 Manage and Maintain the Training Vehicle. Select a safe vehicle to conduct your novice driver training. Select a vehicle with crash survival features such as airbags, daytime running lights and antilock brakes. The vehicle should be well maintained and have tires with a safe amount of tread and proper inflation. All primary and secondary controls should be fully functional and in good condition. Plan to use the same vehicle to practice until the driver gains skill mastery. Tip #7 Communicate Clearly. When conducting practice sessions, restrict conversation to topics related to the practice exercises and driving task. Turn off the radio and CD player. Do not operate cell phones.

• Give clear, simple directions. First state where and then what to do. For example: “At the intersection ahead, get in the left turn lane, signal and turn left when traffic is clear”.

• To prevent confusion when practicing, use the word RIGHT only as a direction – never use the word RIGHT to indicate “yes” or “correct.”

• Do not overload your teen with too much information in a single session. If you or your driver becomes tired, nervous or anxious, stop the session and resume at another time.

• Conduct an assessment at the conclusion of each session – have your driver critique their own performance. Create a game plan for improving problem areas that is incorporated into the goals for the next session.

• Keep calm and cool - Don’t allow your novice driver to become too dependant upon your instructions!

Tip #8 Take the Job Seriously. Be prepared and fully involved in your job as a coach and mentor. Rehearse the practice sessions and be enthusiastic when you see progress.

• Set standards and if possible, stick to your schedule. • Track your teen’s progress in the IDriveSafely course. • Reference the student handouts. Make sure your supervised practice sessions are consistent

with what is presented in the course. • When you are driving or conducting practice sessions focus on the task of being a coach.

Commentary Driving Communication in the vehicle is critical for learning and understanding. Throughout the course, we recommend that you and your new driver implement a method to communicate potential hazards as they are “seen” ahead, to the sides and behind the vehicle. This technique is called “commentary driving” and is used by many professional driving instructors. How it works for the coach… As the driver/coach, when you are planning and performing a maneuver, comment on what you are seeing and verbalize your thoughts and decision making process. As you conduct the maneuver, comment on what you are doing as you go through the maneuver, for example: “I want to turn right at the intersection ahead. I search for hazards and signals. I see busy traffic and one bicyclist on the other side of the intersection. As we get closer, I see a road marking, a white arrow pointing to the right that designates a lane for right turns only. I scan my mirrors and blind spot to see if there is a gap for me to safely move into the right turn lane. I turn on my signal before changing lanes. When it is safe, I move into the turn lane. I keep my signal on through the turn”. When the path of travel is clear, I slow down and make the turn into the nearest (right) lane. I straighten the wheels and accelerate to the speed of traffic and re-check my mirrors.” The commentary above is a detailed description and reminder of how many complex tasks are conducted in the driving process. Plan to rehearse commentary driving as you practice driving the routes you select prior to the in-vehicle session. To conduct quality, goal oriented sessions, practice can be just as important for the coach as it is for your novice driver.


When you are driving and demonstrate how to conduct commentary driving, have your novice practice commentary driving long before they get behind the wheel. Get in their head by having them communicate what they see and how they might respond. Test their knowledge of the rules-of-the-road as you encounter complex driving situations. Develop a clear method of communication so you both anticipate what will happen next and how it will be performed. How it works for the novice driver… When the novice driver is practicing, frequently encourage them to comment on what they see as they continuously search and scan for threats in the traffic environment. When they see obstacles ahead and anticipate making an evasive maneuver, have them tell you what they are about to do. Have them describe the threats in as few words as possible, identify them by nature and location (“kids playing near street,” “blue car with the driver looking the other way,” “pavement in shadow may be icy.”). The student should identify only those threats that require some action, even if it is to just to watch the condition closely, possibly come off the accelerator and be prepared to respond. It isn’t necessary to say what to do about threats, just identify them. There is no need for students to announce the absence of a threat. This technique helps establish a good pattern of searching well ahead. It helps the new driver recognize potential hazards and perform corrective action. Essentially you are discovering how well they are processing the information they see. During student commentary driving, the coach is responsible for making suggestions, participating in the dialogue and discussing proper driving techniques. Diagnostic Coaching While conducting supervised practice sessions, comment on the adequacy of student performance by summarizing in specific terms where they need improvement. This technique is called diagnostic coaching. For example, if the student needs to work on left turns, the coach is encouraged to make a constructive comment such as “your left turn was too wide at the last intersection.” Providing truly diagnostic instruction requires (1) looking for specific responses at the appropriate places and (2) recording correct and incorrect responses on the checklists provided in this guide. At the conclusion of each session, go over your notes about what needs to be improved and also what positive progress has been made. The Driving Contract A sample driving contract is featured on the last page of this guide. Print it out and go over it with your teen driver or modify one to better suit your ground rules. Both parties should sign the contract. Whatever your situation, agree to the terms.

Student Handouts Each unit in the course is supplemented with a student handout. The student handouts contain an overview of the critical information found in each unit. The handouts are designed to download and print during the course. Have your teen keep each handout to review and study for the exam. As the coach, follow along with your student’s progress by scanning each handout to help you prepare for the activities you will conduct in the supervised practice sessions. Well before your novice driver obtains their permit, go through the checklists and procedures presented in the course. Create a plan for when and where you will conduct the practice sessions. Use the handouts to talk your novice through a review of the information before you demonstrate the material in the vehicle. Use the handouts in conjunction with this guide to conduct discussions, checklists and driving activities.


A Snapshot of the IDriveSafely Course and Activities, Per Unit: Unit 1 Introduction Unit one instruction is focused on the dangers of driving, situational awareness and the process of risk management. Unit one also describes how critical the laws of nature are to the driving task. The unit launches the student into the IDriveSafely experience and concludes with the steps required to successfully obtain a driver’s license. The unit one in-vehicle exercise features the coach as the driver. The novice driver is in the front passenger seat as you point out and discuss potential hazards you encounter on the roadway. You discuss “what-if” scenarios – emphasizing the worst that could happen. As you drive the unit one exercise, you will also discuss the forces of nature as they effect how you maneuver and handle the vehicle. This unit is also about obeying laws, responsible driving and courteous driving behavior - be prepared to discuss and demonstrate these concepts as you drive. Unit 2 The Road Unit two is about “the road”, its different characteristics and the way it communicates with us though signs, signals and markings. Module topics include Intersections, Driving Environments and the “Rules-of-the-Road.” Activities include identifying signs, signals and markings and demonstrating knowledge about their meanings. The coach and student will observe and record how frequently unsafe driving behavior occurs at a busy intersection. Commentary driving by the coach concludes the unit with active discussion about the rules of the road in simple, intermediate and complex driving scenarios. Unit 3 The Driver Unit three is about “the driver” and the importance of being responsible and prepared to drive. It discusses occupant protection and emphasizes how critical it is for all occupants to wear safety belts, or restraints. The issues of fatigue, alcohol and drug impaired driving are presented in detail for a thorough understanding about the dangers of driving when tired or impaired. The unit continues with how to manage inattention and distraction when driving. Next, unit two discusses emotional impaired driving and how to manage road rage and its triggers. The unit concludes with a unique module on personal safety, introducing the student to situational awareness and how to recognize and avoid dangerous places, events and situations. Unit 4 The Vehicle Unit four is about “the vehicle.” The unit covers different types of vehicle and their different handling characteristics. There are separate modules covering the basics of vehicle systems, vehicle controls and vehicle maintenance. The main focus of this unit is on becoming familiar with how the vehicle works and how to keep it in good operational condition. Activities for this module include identifying various types of vehicles and discussing their unique features. The vehicle is used to familiarize the student with the systems and different parts of the engine. Routine maintenance checks are demonstrated under the hood, with the tires, gauges and lights. The unit concludes with a trip to a service station to refuel the vehicle.


Unit 5 Basic Driving Unit five introduces how to approach the vehicle, vehicle entry, driving preparation and simple driving skills in an empty parking lot or no-traffic environment. When the student obtains a permit, they will begin their supervised practice by demonstrating the knowledge and skills taught in this unit. Basic control skills such as starting, moving, steering, backing, turning parking and securing the vehicle are taught in the first behind-the-wheel session and practiced until they are mastered. Unit 6 Intermediate Driving Unit six presents the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish intermediate driving tasks in a low to intermediate traffic environment. Focus is placed on situational awareness, searching, making sound decisions, reacting and performing safe driving maneuvers. The driver is introduced to intersection management, curves, different driving conditions, intermediate steering and how to manage speed and space. Driving exercises are designed to practice these skills incrementally, in a simple to complex driving environments. Unit 7 Advanced Driving Unit seven is about advanced driving maneuvers. Advanced driving includes driving on expressways, in rural areas, during wet weather, at night, on hills and mountains, on ice and snow and in the desert. The unit concludes with driving techniques for vehicle malfunctions and evasive, emergency maneuvers. Because of the inherent danger practicing these maneuvers, the unit is primarily knowledge-based. Practice is only encouraged for such maneuvers as skid recovery in a no-traffic, low risk environment. Unit 8 Using Your Vehicle for Travel Unit eight prepares the young driver to prepare for a trip and the “unexpected.” The course concludes with a module on the characteristics of driving other vehicles such as rental cars, SUVs, moving vans, recreational vehicles and the handling characteristics of towing a trailer and fuel economy.

The Course Map Print and reference the course map on the following page and use it as your guide to schedule the in-vehicle practice sessions and activities with your new driver. The boxes represent the online course module titles. The picture of the vehicle indicates the appropriate time and title for the parent/coach activities. Follow along with your student’s online progress. Conduct coach drives with commentary driving after each unit is complete. Reference the student handouts to prepare for you coach activities. By the time your novice driver obtains a learner’s permit, as the coach “commentary” driver, you should have already talked through the entire course and discussed the topics, procedures and maneuvers. When it is time for your teen to get behind the wheel, follow this guide and the course map to conduct the in-vehicle activities and supervised practice sessions. The course map tells you what topics you need to review with your new driver before each drive. The course is designed for you to follow this integrated sequence of events. You can also use the course map to help schedule your time together in the vehicle as well as a guide for the number of hours to practice each skill set. This course map is only a recommended guide for you to achieve 50 hours of meaningful supervised practice. If your new driver is not ready to safely proceed to the next driving event, continue to practice with them until they have mastered the skills.



5.5Basic Control III


4.4Vehicle

Maintenance

4.4Vehicle

Maintenance

4.3Vehicle Controls

4.3Vehicle Controls

4.2Vehicle Systems

4.2Vehicle Systems

3.8Personal Safety

3.8Personal Safety

4.1The Vehicle

4.1The Vehicle

5.2Basic

Control I

5.2Basic

Control I

5.1Pre-Drive Checklist


5.3Basic

Control II

5.3Basic

Control II

Parent/Coach Integrated Driver Training Course Map

Final Course Exam

5.4Communicating

5.4Communicating

2.6Rules of the

Road

2.6Rules of the

Road

3.5Drug-Impaired

Driving

3.5Drug-Impaired

Driving

3.4Alcohol-Impaired

Driving

3.4Alcohol-Impaired

Driving

3.3Fatigue3.3

Fatigue

3.2Occupant Protection


3.1Driver

Readiness

3.1Driver

Readiness

3.6Inattention &

Distraction

3.6Inattention &

Distraction

Pre-Drive 2The Road

2.1Signs2.1

Signs

2.2Signals2.2

Signals

1.1The IDriveSafely

Course

1.1The IDriveSafely

Course

1.2Why Driver Edis Necessary


1.3SurvivingDriving

1.3SurvivingDriving

1.4The Laws YouCan Not Break


1.5Your License

1.5Your License

2.3Markings

2.3Markings

2.5Driving

Environments

2.5Driving

Environments

Pre-Drive 1Risk &

Situational Awareness

2.4Intersections

2.4Intersections

Course StartCourse Start

7.1Expressway

Driving

7.1Expressway

Driving

6.4Multi-lane

Roadways II

6.4Multi-lane

Roadways II

5.6Parking5.6

Parking

6.3Conditions &

Other Road Users

6.3Conditions &

Other Road Users

6.2Curves6.2

Curves

6.1Multi-lane Roadways I


7.2Other

Road Users

7.2Other

Road Users

7.3Rural Driving

7.3Rural Driving

7.4Wet Weather

Driving

7.4Wet Weather

Driving

7.5Night Driving

7.5Night Driving

8.2Driving Other

Vehicles/

8.2Driving Other

Vehicles/

7.6Driving on

Hills &Mountains

7.6Driving on

Hills &Mountains

7.7Driving on

Ice and Snow

7.7Driving on

Ice and Snow

7.8Desert Driving

7.8Desert Driving

8.1Preparing for

a Trip

8.1Preparing for

a Trip

7.9EmergencyManeuvers


Pre-Drive 4The Vehicle

Drive 1Basic Control

Drive 2Searching

Drive 3Parking

Drive 4Multi-lane Roads I

Drive 5Curves & Hazards

Drive 8Sharing the

Road

Drive 9Rural Driving and Passing

Drive 10Hazardous Conditions

Drive 11Emergency Maneuvers

Drive 12Travel

PreparationPre-Drive 3The Driver

Drive 7Expressway

Driving

Drive 6Multilane

Roadways II

1 (1) Hr Session

1 (1) Hr Session

3.7Emotionally

Impaired Driving

1 (1) Hr Session

3.7Emotionally

Impaired Driving

3 (1) Hr Session

3 (1) Hr Session

2 (1) Hr Session

4 (1) Hr Session

5 (1) Hr Session

1 (1) Hr Session

6 (1) Hr Session

2 (1) Hr Session

6 (1) Hr Session

6 (1) Hr Session

4 (1) Hr Session

4 (1) Hr Session

1 (1) Hr Session

Drive 13Driving Other

Vehicles1 (1) Hr Session



4.4Vehicle

Maintenance

4.4Vehicle

Maintenance

4.3Vehicle Controls

4.3Vehicle Controls

4.2Vehicle Systems

4.2Vehicle Systems

3.8Personal Safety

3.8Personal Safety

4.1The Vehicle

4.1The Vehicle

5.2Basic

Control I

5.2Basic

Control I



5.3Basic

Control II

5.3Basic

Control II

Parent/Coach Integrated Driver Training Course Map

Final Course Exam

5.4Communicating

5.4Communicating

2.6Rules of the

Road

2.6Rules of the

Road

3.5Drug-Impaired

Driving

3.5Drug-Impaired

Driving

3.4Alcohol-Impaired

Driving

3.4Alcohol-Impaired

Driving

3.3Fatigue3.3

Fatigue



3.1Driver

Readiness

3.1Driver

Readiness

3.6Inattention &

Distraction

3.6Inattention &

Distraction

Pre-Drive 2The Road

2.1Signs2.1

Signs

2.2Signals2.2

Signals

1.1The IDriveSafely

Course

1.1The IDriveSafely

Course



1.3SurvivingDriving

1.3SurvivingDriving



1.5Your License

1.5Your License

2.3Markings

2.3Markings

2.5Driving

Environments

2.5Driving

Environments

Pre-Drive 1Risk &

Situational Awareness

2.4Intersections

2.4Intersections

Course StartCourse Start

7.1Expressway

Driving

7.1Expressway

Driving

6.4Multi-lane

Roadways II

6.4Multi-lane

Roadways II

5.6Parking5.6

Parking

6.3Conditions &

Other Road Users

6.3Conditions &

Other Road Users

6.2Curves6.2

Curves



7.2Other

Road Users

7.2Other

Road Users

7.3Rural Driving

7.3Rural Driving

7.4Wet Weather

Driving

7.4Wet Weather

Driving

7.5Night Driving

7.5Night Driving

8.2Driving Other

Vehicles/

8.2Driving Other

Vehicles/

7.6Driving on

Hills &Mountains

7.6Driving on

Hills &Mountains

7.7Driving on

Ice and Snow

7.7Driving on

Ice and Snow

7.8Desert Driving

7.8Desert Driving

8.1Preparing for

a Trip

8.1Preparing for

a Trip



Pre-Drive 4The Vehicle

Drive 1Basic Control

Drive 2Searching

Drive 3Parking

Drive 4Multi-lane Roads I



Drive 8Sharing the

Road



Drive 10Hazardous Conditions

Drive 11Emergency Maneuvers

Drive 12Travel

Preparation

1 (1) Hr Session

4 (1) Hr Session

Drive 6Multilane

Roadways II

Drive 7Expressway

Driving

Drive 7Expressway

Driving

Pre-Drive 3The Driver

Drive 6Multilane

Roadways II

1 (1) Hr Session

1 (1) Hr Session

3.7Emotionally

Impaired Driving

3.7Emotionally

Impaired Driving

3 (1) Hr Session

3 (1) Hr Session

2 (1) Hr Session

4 (1) Hr Session

5 (1) Hr Session

1 (1) Hr Session

6 (1) Hr Session

2 (1) Hr Session

6 (1) Hr Session

6 (1) Hr Session

4 (1) Hr Session

1 (1) Hr Session

Drive 13Driving Other

Vehicles1 (1) Hr Session

Pre-Drive 1: Risk Awareness Discussion

Materials and Equipment:

• Training vehicle. Select one vehicle that the novice driver will consistently be driving throughout the licensing process. Perform any needed maintenance on the vehicle before the training begins. Ensure all vehicle systems and safety features are fully operational, including lights, gauges, restraints and tires. Clean the vehicle interior, windows and mirrors. Make sure the interior is free of loose objects and debris.

• Current DMV Handbook. You will reference this handbook throughout the course. For Pre-

Drive 1, review your state laws for:

- Graduated Licensing (GDL) - Insurance requirements - Vehicle inspection requirements - Blank calendar of the current year

Set a routine schedule for the in-vehicle practice sessions. Plan enough time for a discussion before and after the practice session. Plan for times when you are both rested. Write down the schedule and stick to it. Discussion Topics: These topics are related to what the student is learning in Unit 1. Discuss and review them before conducting the Pre-Drive 1 in-vehicle activity (these discussions can take place at any time before getting in the vehicle – Conduct these discussions when you are not in a hurry and there is time to talk). 1. Driving is a privilege – How easily it can be taken away. 2. Courtesy – Your social responsibility. 3. Surviving the drive – A game plan for avoiding collisions.

• RISK is always present. Discuss how you MANAGE your risk when driving. • Visibility - Searching for obstacles and potential hazards. • Time - Identifying hazards and deciding what to do. Discuss how much time it takes to conduct

maneuvers and how to judge if there is enough “time” to conduct the maneuver without increasing your risk.

• Space – Discuss space around the vehicle and how much you need to safely make maneuvers. 4. Laws of nature - Gravity, friction, kinetic energy, inertia and the force of impact. “The laws you can not break.” Have your teen write down each law and take notes when going through module 1.4. When they are complete, review their quiz score. If it is below 80%, go back online and review the module with them. If it is 90-100%, have them teach you what they learned about each law and its importance when driving. Take the notes with you when you do the Unit 1 in-vehicle exercise, demonstrate the forces and talk about how you can “feel” those forces when stopping, turning, accelerating and driving up or downhill.


Pre-Drive 1: Risk Awareness In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print this page and take it with you in the vehicle. Goal: The goal of this exercise is to recognize obstacles and potential hazards in the traffic environment. It is also an exercise in communicating what we see, predicting traffic scenarios that might occur ahead and deciding how we might react. Pre-Drive 1 is a “commentary driving” activity driven by the coach. The novice driver is in the front passenger seat as you point out and discuss potential hazards you encounter on the roadway. Traffic environment(s): Plan a route to demonstrate a variety of roads, speeds and hazards that you might face in a typical day behind the wheel.

• Quiet residential neighborhood • Busy intersection • Highway or Expressway

Time: Day, night, dusk Weather: Rain, Snow or Fog (if possible, demonstrate how visibility changes and conceals hazards on the road) Conduct this activity as often as possible when you have your novice in the vehicle with you.

1. Point out all the obstacles that you see – get them thinking about how the road communicates with us.

2. Practice “what-if” scenarios when you see children, pets running loose, congested traffic or another driver weaving in and out of traffic. Create these what-if scenarios with the worst possible outcomes. Discuss what you might do if these scenarios actually occur.

In the process of these initial drives, have your novice driver begin to do their own “commentary driving” – before getting behind the wheel. Have them become comfortable with this form of communication because they will be using the same technique when it’s time for them to enter and practice driving in these assorted traffic environments.


Pre-Drive 2: The Road Discussion


• Current DMV Handbook - For Unit 2, review DMV handbook sections on: - Signs - Signals - Road markings - Rules-of-the-Road - Right of way - Speed limits - Reckless driving

Discussion Topics: These topics are related to what the student is learning in Unit 2. Discuss and review them before conducting the Pre-Drive Activity 2 in the vehicle. (These discussions can take place at any time before getting in the vehicle – Conduct these discussions when you are not in a hurry and there is time to talk). 1. Types of signs: regulatory, warning and guide signs 2. Signal definition and meanings: Colors, flashing signals, arrows, lane control signals and “x” signals 3. Road markings: Purpose, types, colors, placement and integration with other road communication 4. Intersections: Controls, types of traffic at intersections (pedestrians and bicyclists), procedure for searching and going through an intersection, and the unique features and dangers of train intersections. 5. Driving environments: Neighborhood, urban, rural, parking lots and different road surfaces (how they affect traction). 6. Rules of the road: Basic laws, right-of-way, obeying traffic controls, speed limits, collision responsibilities Reference signs, signals, markings, rules of the road, and collision responsibilities in your state’s driving handbook. Quiz your novice on each category. Work on weaknesses.


Pre-Drive 2: The Road In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print this page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Neighborhood with children and pets, urban rush hour, rural country road with hills and blind curves, busy parking lot and assorted intersections (controlled, uncontrolled, multiple turn lanes and shared left turn lane) Materials and Equipment: Training Vehicle Goal: The goal of this exercise is to review hazards and practice recognition of:

• How the road communicates (signs, signals and markings) • Intersections: Controls, types of traffic at intersections (pedestrians and bicyclists), procedure

for searching and going through an intersection, and the unique features and dangers of train intersections.

• Driving environments: Neighborhood, urban, rural, parking lots and different road surfaces (how they affect traction).

• Rules of the road: Basic laws, right-of-way, obeying traffic controls, speed limits, collision responsibilities

As the coach, when you are driving, take every possible opportunity to have your teen in the front passenger seat. Continuously quiz your teen on the meanings of signs, signals, markings and “who has the right-of-way" decisions. Review “basic laws” as you drive and discuss reckless driving as you see other drivers weaving, tailgating or drag racing. Drive through these assorted environments and have the soon-to-be novice driver conduct “commentary driving.” Have them make verbal driving decisions about what the road is communicating. As a role model, always demonstrate the following basic laws:

• Buckle-up. • Drive on the right side. Exceptions: When overtaking or passing a vehicle going in the same

direction or your lane is blocked by a parked vehicle or an obstruction, which makes it necessary for you to drive to the left of the centerline. In this situation, always yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic on the unobstructed side of the roadway.

• Obey traffic controls. • Pass on the left. On multi-lane or one-way streets, passing or overtaking on the right is

permitted. • Always signal your intentions. Always communicate your intention to turn or change lanes by

using turn signal at least 100 feet prior to the maneuver. • Travel at a safe speed. • Don't tailgate. • Yield to pedestrians. Yield to persons who are blind. • Don't stop fast without a warning. • Give the appropriate Right-of-Way.


Pre-Drive 3: The Driver Discussion


• Training Vehicle • Owners Manual

Reference and review the section on occupant protection: Restraints, safety belts and air bags. Also review the section on brakes (ABS).

• Current DMV Handbook

You will reference this handbook throughout the course. For Pre-Drive Activity 3, review your state laws for:

- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs - Implied consent law - Point system and consequences for violating impairment laws - Definition of aggressive or reckless driving and consequences - What to do if you get pulled over by the police

Discussion Topics:

These topics are related to what the student is learning in Unit 3. Discuss and review them before conducting the Unit 3 in-vehicle exercise (these discussions can take place at any time before getting in the vehicle – Conduct these discussions when nobody is in a hurry and there is time to talk).

1. Common destinations, alternative routes and why planning is important. 2. The physiological effects of legal drugs and illegal drugs. 3. Dangers of combining drugs. 4. Legal, financial and emotional consequences of receiving a DUI citation. 5. Local collisions that have caused injury or death to an acquaintance or family member. 6. The dangers of driving when tired 7. Distractions you can “manage” and why it is important to stay focused on driving 8. Issues of driver common sense and personal safety

Unit 3 discussions are designed to increase awareness of being “prepared” and “fit” to drive. Talk about common destinations, alternative routes and prior planning. Prepare for these discussions by listing some personal experiences such as getting caught unprepared for bad weather driving, being lost, nodding off at the wheel, DUI experience and how bad driving behavior (tailgating, etc.) has triggered your own version of “road rage.” Refresh your knowledge of the physiological effects of legal drugs and illegal drugs and note how dangerous it is to combine drugs. Save the warning labels and instructions that you have received on prescription drugs or over-the counter drugs. Point out warnings such as “Do not operate heavy machinery” “Do not combine with alcohol” “May cause drowsiness or dizziness.” Ignorance is no excuse if caught driving under the influence of drugs. Clip articles from the local news about collisions caused or related to fatigue or impairment. Discuss collisions that have caused injury or death to people you both know. Talk about the cause of the crash and how you feel about the damage or loss. Together, count the number of people that were directly or indirectly affected by the collision. Talk about the financial impact as well.


Pre-Drive 3: The Driver

In-Vehicle ACTIVITY Print this page and take it with you in the vehicle. Materials and Equipment:

• Water soluble chalk • Training Vehicle • Owners Manual Reference the sections on:

- Occupant protection: Restraints, safety belts and air bags - Brake systems (ABS)

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to become familiar with occupant protection and vehicle safety systems. It does not require starting the vehicle or putting it in motion. This exercise can be conducted with a parked car in a driveway. You will need enough empty space around the vehicle to demonstrate “blind spots.” 1. Raise the hood and observe how the manufacturer has designed the hood to “fold” upon impact. 2. Identify whether the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and discuss how they work. 3. Look at the structure of the passenger cage and point out where the airbags are located. Discuss why it is important to be secured and in position if an airbag deploys. 4. Demonstrate proper seat position and how to raise and lower the head restraints. 5. Have the learner get in the proper seat position to drive and adjust the seat, mirrors and head restraint. Buckle the safety belts and check for proper position. Demonstrate how much the driver is not able to see by just using their mirrors. Have your driver practice scanning the mirrors and blind spots while the vehicle is not in motion. With your teen secured in the driver seat, exit the vehicle and walk outside of the vehicle in the “blind spots“, on both sides and back of the vehicle. As you walk around the sides, perimeter and back of the vehicle, have your teen call out when they are not able to see you in the mirrors. Mark the “blind spot” locations on the pavement with chalk. When you are through, have your teen get out and view how vast the areas are around the vehicle that can not be seen from the driver’s perspective.


Pre-Drive 4: The Vehicle Discussion


• Training Vehicle • Owners Manual - Reference and review the sections on:

- Vehicle controls - Vehicle gauges - Vehicle systems - Recommended routine vehicle and tire maintenance

• Current DMV Handbook - For Unit 4, review vehicle emission and inspection requirements. Discussion Topics: These topics are related to what the student is learning in Unit 4. Discuss and review them before conducting Pre-Drive Activity 4 in the vehicle. (These discussions can take place at any time before getting in the vehicle – Conduct these discussions when you are not in a hurry and there is time to talk). 1. Different types of vehicles and their different handling characteristics: Emergency vehicles, trailers, trucks, and vans. 2. Vehicle systems: Engine, fuel, exhaust, steering, brakes, tires, electrical, lubricating and cooling. 3. Vehicle Controls: Steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, ignition, lights, signals, wipers, other secondary controls (heat, AC, radio, etc.), gauges and warning lights. 4. Vehicle Maintenance: Routine checks before and during driving, fueling, mileage-based maintenance, selecting a mechanic


Pre-Drive 4: The Vehicle In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print this page and take it with you in the vehicle. Materials and Equipment:

• Training Vehicle (with dirty windows and low on fuel) • Owners Manual

Goal: The goal of this activity is to become familiar with vehicle controls and routine maintenance. Conduct discussions at the vehicle with the owner’s manual. Prepare for these discussions by becoming familiar with the location of all vehicle controls and maintenance features. Go through the list of topics and conduct a hands-on review of vehicle features: functions and locations under the hood, on the dash board and in the trunk. Raise the hood and observe the vehicle systems and maintenance features (dip stick, fluid containers, battery, fans, belts, etc.) With the coach as the driver and the learner in the front passenger seat: 1. Locate the primary and secondary controls. Demonstrate the operation of the:

• Gear shift lever • Foot brake • Accelerator • Steering wheel • Parking brake, • Lights • Signals • Wipers • HVAC • Radio and CD player

2. Demonstrate how the gauges and the warning lights communicate to the driver. Discuss what to do in the event specific warning lights illuminate. 3. Demonstrate the vehicle start procedure:

• Parking brake ON, foot on brake • Turn the key in the ignition to START - As soon as the engine starts, release the key • Demonstrate the operation of the primary controls:

- Gear shift lever (all positions) - Foot brake - Accelerator - Steering wheel (hand-over-hand and push-pull techniques)

4. With the learner in the driver seat, without putting the vehicle in motion, discuss the same topics and conduct the vehicle start procedure. 5. Demonstrate difference in visibility between having dirty windows and clean windows: Coach drives to a service station and demonstrates how to re-fuel the vehicle. Have the learner conduct the re-fueling procedure and wash the windows.


Drive 1: Basic Control Discussion

Print the following four pages and take them with you in the vehicle. Unit five introduces approach, entry, preparation and simple driving skills in an empty parking lot or no-traffic environment. Basic control skills such as starting, moving, steering, backing, turning parking and securing the vehicle are taught and practiced in the vehicle. The coach will demonstrate these skills and then the student will demonstrate the knowledge and practice these skills until they are mastered. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 5, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Pre-drive checklist: Vehicle Approach, Entry and Position, Mirror Adjustment, Blind Spots, Starting the Vehicle

• Basic Control I, No traffic environment: Before Moving Forward, Forward Movement and

Steering, Braking, Stopping, Stopping Distance

• Basic Control II, No traffic environment: Basic Search, Accelerating, Turning, Backing, Exiting and Securing the Vehicle

In-Vehicle ACTIVITY Training Environment: No-traffic environment (empty parking lot) Materials and Equipment: Training Vehicle Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice vehicle approach, entry, position, exit and basic driving maneuvers. Use the checklists to practice each procedure. Annotate problem areas and conduct the procedures, in order, until they are mastered. Conduct extensive practice on “searching” and looking WHERE you want the vehicle to go. Watch the novice driver’s eyes and practice looking ahead in the path of travel (not directly in front of the vehicle or at the controls) in a no traffic environment. This activity is recommended to be conducted during 3 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to enter a more complex environment until they have mastered all of these skills without traffic.


Drive 1: BASIC CONTROL Checklist (Page 1 of 4) No-traffic Environment: Empty Parking Lot

Vehicle Approach

Keys in hand Searches around vehicle for obstacles, debris, potholes, fluids leaking from the vehicle Notices direction of front wheels – adjusts direction of tires before moving Checks tires for proper inflation Ensures lights and windows are clean and clear Checks for traffic, pedestrians, pets (any other road users sharing the area around the vehicle)

Entry and Position

Unlocks, enters, relocks doors Places key in the ignition Gets is proper position to operate the pedals and brake Places foot on brake so it is possible to pivot foot to the accelerator Adjusts seat, steering column and pedals (positioned at least 10”-12” from the steering wheel) Adjusts head restraint so the top of the restraint is higher than the ears Secures cargo

Mirror Adjustments Rear-view mirror

Adjusts so there is a complete view of the rear window Side Rear-view mirrors

Maximizes view to the sides Left rear-view mirror

Leans to the left and tilts head until it touches the left window. Sees the edge of the back left side of the vehicle. Blind Spots

Checks blind spots frequently with quick glances over shoulders to the left and right every maneuver or lane change Vehicle Start

Inserts the ignition key Turns the key one click Observes warning lights Turns ignition switch to start Places foot on the brake, allows the engine to idle Rechecks gauges Ensures low-beam lights (or day-time running lights) are on

NOTES


Drive 1: BASIC CONTROL Checklist (Page 2 of 4) No-traffic Environment: Empty Parking Lot

Before Moving Forward

Identifies operating space and checks to be sure it is clear Places foot on the brake, moves gear lever to DRIVE Releases parking brake With foot on the brake, checks for traffic ahead and to the sides Checks rear-view mirror and both side-view mirrors Checks right blind spot and left blind spot Grips steering wheel in the 8 O'clock and 4 O'clock steering position Signals intention to enter the left lane with left-turn signal Checks mirrors again for obstacles and hazards

Forward Movement and Steering

Targets a reference point at the far end of the parking lot Activates left turn signal When there is no traffic, proceeds Foot still on the brake, gradually lets up and allows the vehicle to move forward Accelerates slightly Practices smooth steering movements Looks where the vehicle is going

Braking

Targets the spot where you want the vehicle to stop Applies brake with a steady even pressure until the vehicle comes to a smooth stop

Stopping

Demonstrates “Stopping” to the point where the vehicle is not traveling forward Basic Search Pattern

Demonstrates search ahead – line of sight without obstruction, at center of traffic path Looks ahead 15 seconds Checks rear-view mirror Looks ahead in path and searches sides of the roadway for possible hazards Looks ahead Checks dashboard for speed and warnings Looks ahead Checks side view mirrors Repeats cycle

Acceleration

Keeps heel on the floor and uses toes to apply pressure to the accelerator

NOTES


Drive 1: BASIC CONTROL Checklist (Page 3 of 4)

No-traffic Environment: Empty Parking Lot Turning

Before turning, searches for traffic, pedestrians or other obstacles in the travel path Positions vehicle in the proper lane Searches intersection for traffic in all directions Searches mirrors and blind spots Gets in proper lane position Signals intention to turn Reduces speed – slows to about 10 miles per hour before arriving at the intersection

Left Turn

Positions vehicle about four feet from the curb Checks right and left before turning Looks to the right, through the turn to the furthest point Accelerates slightly Begins to turn the steering wheel when the vehicle’s front wheels are even with the corner of the

intersection Right Turn

Positions vehicle four feet from the curb Checks right and left Looks right through the turn to the furthest point Accelerates slightly Begins to turn the steering wheel at the corner of the intersection Checks blind spots and mirrors for obstructions Steers into the nearest lane Accelerates gently about half way into the turn When the turn is complete, returns the steering wheel to the straight position Rechecks mirrors

Steering Techniques

Tracks the path of travel through the turn before maneuver Demonstrates two steering techniques in the parking lot to develop muscle memory:

Hand-over-hand: 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock position Push-pull 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock position

NOTES


Drive 1: BASIC CONTROL Checklist (Page 4 of 4)

No-traffic Environment: Empty Parking Lot Backing

Places foot on the brake, shifts the vehicle to REVERSE Turns body to the right, places right hand on the top of or behind the passenger seat Looks back through the rear window Left hand at the top of the steering wheel Steers in the direction the back of the vehicle should go If turning and backing, leaves extra space on the side for the front of the vehicle to swing out Keeps eyes to the rear, depresses brake, comes to a smooth stop Turns and looks forward only after complete stop

Exiting and Securing the Vehicle

With foot on the brake, sets the parking brake Shift gears to PARK Turns off lights and accessories, including air conditioner Closes windows Places ignition in LOCKED position Removes key Scans mirrors and blind spots for hazards Exits toward the rear of the vehicle Locks vehicle

NOTES


Drive 2: Searching In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environment: Quiet residential rural area neighborhood with very low traffic and controlled (4-way stop, signaled) intersections. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 5, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Communicating: Turn Signals, Lights and Brakes, Horn, Vehicle Position and Body Movement • Searching • Judging Time and Distance • Managing Space • Turning in Traffic

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice:

• Communication (signals, lights, brakes) • Searching • Judging time and distance • Managing space • Turning in traffic

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 3 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to enter a more complex environment until they have mastered all of these skills in a low traffic environment.


Drive 2: SEARCHING Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Low-traffic Environment – Rural/Residential

Communication

Signals far enough ahead so other drivers can make adjustments in speed and direction When seeing brake lights ahead, slightly taps on brakes Uses low-beam headlights Uses emergency flashes when in trouble Uses horn to warn other road users of hazardous situation Positions vehicle before turning Uses hand gestures as a courtesy Demonstrates courtesy by giving the right-of-way

Searching

Actively searches entire environment ahead 20-30 seconds Identifies escape path ahead Maintains a safe (4-8 second) following distance Able to “predict” what is happening far ahead in travel path Glances continuously at mirrors Makes good decisions based on analysis of the situation

Space Management

Identifies safe gaps in traffic Searches ahead 20-30 seconds Maintains a three to four second following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead Identifies a 12-15 second visual control zone ahead and to the sides – plans an escape route Plans a five second stopping zone inside the visual control zone In bad weather or if poor road conditions exist, leaves more space on all sides to make adjustments Checks rear prior to slowing Adjusts speed or position if you cannot see the recommended distance ahead Anticipates safe gaps ahead and to the sides

Turning in Traffic

Searches ahead, to the sides and rear Signals intention to turn Looks ahead through path of travel Steers into proper lane Adjusts speed and lane position Turns steering wheel smoothly Accelerates to appropriate speed, checks traffic

NOTES


Drive 3: Reversing Direction and Parking In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following pages and take them with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: (1) Quiet residential rural area neighborhood with very low traffic, wide streets or a dead-end wide enough to conduct two- and three-point turns. (2) Empty parking lot with perpendicular parking spaces and space with a curb to practice parallel parking. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 5, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Two-point turn process • Space to maneuver • Vehicle turn radius • Three-point turn process • U-turns • Parking tips • Angled parking – Entering and exiting • Perpendicular parking – Entering and exiting • Parallel parking – Entering and exiting • Parking on inclines


• Maneuvers used to safely reverse direction • Parking maneuvers and skills

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 2 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to reverse direction or park in a busy traffic environment until they have mastered all of these skills in a low or non-traffic environment.


Drive 3: Reversing Direction and Parking Checklist (Page 1 of 3) Low-traffic Environment (Rural/Residential) and Empty Parking Lot

Two-Point Turn (use an unobstructed driveway)

Drives past the driveway and stops Places vehicle in REVERSE and backs into the driveway Stops and places vehicle in DRIVE Signals, searches, turns and re-enters street

Three-point Turn

Checks traffic ahead, to the rear, and over your right shoulder and steer towards the right curb Turns on left turn signal Checks rear view mirror, left side mirror and blind spot Turns steering wheel hard to the left Slowly accelerates forward Stops just short of the curb As stopping, counter-steers sharply to the right Places vehicle in REVERSE Turns steering wheel sharply right while backing until vehicle is in position to go forward in right lane Stops, places vehicle in DRIVE Checks mirrors for traffic to the rear Proceeds forward in lane.

U-Turn at Intersection

Checks for signs that prohibit a u-turn Positions vehicle in right side of left lane Signals intention to turn Identifies safe gap in traffic Turns steering wheel SHARPLY to the left and slowly executes turn into opposing right lane Straightens wheels and checks mirrors for traffic to the sides and rear

Angled Parking (Entering)

Signals intention to park Moves toward empty parking space until the parking space line closest to the vehicle is clearly visible Turns wheels and slowly enters space Centers vehicle and straightens wheels Stops before striking curb Sets parking brake

Angled Parking (Exiting)

Gives right-of-way to traffic already moving in the lane Searches for large open gap in traffic Foot on brake, releases parking brake Slowly backs up straight When front of vehicle passes the rear bumper of the vehicle on the left, turns steering wheel to right Eyes to the rear, backs smoothly into lane Brakes to stop as wheels are straightened Places vehicle in DRIVE and accelerates slowly


Drive 3: Reversing Direction and Parking Checklist (Page 2 of 3) Low-traffic Environment (Rural/Residential) and Empty Parking Lot

Perpendicular Parking (Entering)

Signals intention as you approach the space Positions vehicle with plenty of space to turn in Drives very slowly until the stall line closest to the front of vehicle is completely visible Steers vehicle to the center of the space Checks the back and sides to be sure you are not about to hit the side of another vehicle Straightens wheels Stops when the front of vehicle is parallel with the fronts of other vehicles in the lot Sets parking brake, shifts to park, turns off lights and accessories Carefully exits vehicle – does NOT open door into the side of another vehicle - locks vehicle

Perpendicular parking (Exiting)

Exits the perpendicular parking space using the same procedure as exiting angled space Parking Uphill With a Curb

Positions vehicle parallel to the curb, approximately 12" away from the curb Turns wheels sharply in the direction away from the curb Place vehicle gear in NEUTRAL, rolls back until the tires touch the curb

Parking Uphill Without a Curb

Positions vehicle parallel to the curb, approximately 12" away from the curb Turns wheels sharply in the direction of the edge of the road Moves forward and stop at the edge of the road

Parking Downhill With or Without a Curb

Positions vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the road, approximately 12" away Turns wheels sharply in the direction of the edge of the road Moves forward and stops when the tires touch the curb or edge of the road

NOTES


Drive 3: Reversing Direction and Parking Checklist (Page 3 of 3)

Low-traffic Environment (Rural/Residential) and Empty Parking Lot Parallel Parking (Entering)

Locates space one and a half times the length of the vehicle Checks traffic to the front and to the rear Signals intention to park by tapping on the brakes and activating right turn signal Releases accelerator and applies smooth, firm pressure on the brake until stopped Positions right side of vehicle parallel to the parked vehicles with about three feet of space Stops beside the vehicle parked in front of the space Keeps foot on the brake and shifts into REVERSE Backs up, turning the steering wheel sharply to the right Looks to the rear Backs up slowly until center door post lines up with the back left corner of the vehicle on your right Straightens wheels and backs slowly down until the right front corner of your vehicle is in line with

the left rear corner of the vehicle on your right Stops, turns steering wheel to the left as far as it will go Continues looking to the rear and backing until two feet from the vehicle behind you Foot on the brake, changes gears into DRIVE Slowly moves forward until your vehicle has equal space between the vehicle in front and behind Sets parking brake - Exits and secures vehicle

Parallel Parking (Exiting)

Foot on the brake, starts engine, signals intentions, shifts to REVERSE Checks traffic to the back and in the lane you are about to enter Checks blind spot Searches for traffic obstacles in the lane you are about to enter Backs slowly until you are within inches of the vehicle behind you Foot still on the brake, places vehicle into DRIVE Turns the steering wheel sharply toward the lane you are entering Slowly releases brake and moves forward into the lane When front bumper of your vehicle clears the rear of the vehicle occupying the parking space in front

of you, driver straightens wheels and continues moving forward slowly When the center of vehicle is in line with the rear of the vehicle in front of you, driver turns steering

wheel gradually in the direction of your path of travel Searches roadway ahead and adjusts speed to the traffic flow

NOTES


Drive 4: Multi-Lane Roads I In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following pages and take them with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Locate a low-traffic multi-lane roadway with a left turn lane, a controlled intersection with multiple turn lanes, and a speed limit of 25-35 miles per hour. Select an area that you are familiar with so you don’t have to worry about directions or getting lost. Practice these skills at a time when the road is not busy. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 6, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Visual search zone • Visual control zone • Following distance • Stopping zone • Entering traffic at an intersection • Turning right into an intersection from a parking lot or side street • Turning left into an intersection from a parking lot or side street • Changing lanes • Shared left turn lanes • Multiple turn lanes at an intersection • Situational awareness


• Visual search • Safe following distance • Maneuvering through complex intersections • Changing lanes on multilane roadways

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 4 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive on multi-lane roadways in a busy traffic environment until they have mastered all of these skills in a low or non-traffic environment.


Drive 4: Multi-lane Roadways Checklist (Page 1 of 2) Low-traffic Multiple Lane Roadway with Complex Intersection

Visual Search Skills

Continuously scans ahead to the sides and to the rear Demonstrates safe visual search zone (at 25-35 m.p.h., scans ahead approximately two city blocks) Identifies hazards and obstacles 12-15 seconds ahead

Following Distance

Demonstrates two second following distance Demonstrates three second following distance Demonstrates four second following distance Maintains safe distance from vehicle ahead

Stopping Zone

Demonstrates safe stopping zone of four to five seconds in front of vehicle Entering Traffic at an Intersection

Begins approach to an intersection by searching ahead and looking into the intersection Searches for cross traffic and checks mirrors for traffic to sides and behind Identifies large gap in traffic with enough time to turn and accelerate to speed of traffic Enters traffic from stopped position, gives right-of-way to vehicles, pedestrians, and through traffic Identifies travel path, keeps eyes moving Accelerates to the speed of traffic

Turning Right into an Intersection from a Parking Lot or Side Street

Searches ahead, in the rear-view mirror and side mirrors for traffic to sides and back Stops before entering the intersection Signals intention to turn right Searches intersection for a gap in traffic going in the direction you are about to travel Searches the path you are about to travel - scans well down the roadway for obstacles When traffic is clear, accelerates and turns into the right lane of the multi-lane roadway Checks rear-view mirror Establishes vehicle in the center of the lane and accelerates to the speed limit

Turning Left into an Intersection from a Parking Lot or Side Street

While stopped, searches intersection for a safe gap in traffic to the left and to the right Checks ahead, rear-view mirror, and side mirrors for traffic to sides and back Signals intention to turn left Searches the travel path When traffic is clear, accelerates and follows travel path Crosses the intersection and turns left into the lane closest to the center lane Checks rear-view mirror Positions vehicle in the center of the lane and accelerates to the speed limit


Drive 4: Multi-lane Roadways Checklist (Page 2 of 2) Low-traffic Multiple Lane Roadway with Complex Intersection

Changing Lanes

Searches ahead, to the sides and behind vehicle Identifies a safe gap in the traffic lane you want to enter Checks mirrors and blind spots Signals intention to change lanes Conducts another search ahead, to the sides and behind vehicle Re-checks blind spot in the direction you are about to maneuver Gradually steers in the desired direction Adjusts speed to the flow of traffic Cancels turn signal

Shared Left Turn Lane

Searches well ahead for vehicles already occupying the center turn lane Checks mirrors Signals intention to turn left Rechecks rear-view mirror, left side mirror and left blind spot When traffic is clear, adjusts speed and moves into the shared left turn lane Identifies a safe gap in oncoming traffic to turn Executes the left turn and cancels signal

Multiple Turn Lanes at an Intersection

Searches intersection and the roadway for traffic controls, pedestrians, and other hazards Identifies multiple turn lanes and road markings Searches ahead, to the rear and to the sides Adjusts speed and positions vehicle in appropriate turn lane During approach to the intersection, continues to search for pedestrians and conflicts – watches for

oncoming vehicles that are turning in the same direction

NOTES


Drive 5: Curves and Hazards In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Locate a low-traffic multi-lane roadway with several curves. Do not select a road with a steep incline or small shoulder. Practice these skills at a time when the road is not busy. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 6, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Forward Motion • Traction • Speed and Weight Transfer • Approaching a Curve • Driving Through a Curve • Posted Speeds • Highway Conditions • Predicting the Actions of Other Road Users (other drivers, pedestrians, animals and bicyclists)


• Approaching a curve • Driving through a curve • Predicting the actions of other road users

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 4 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive in areas with curved roads in inclement weather or with opposing traffic until they have mastered the skills in this activity.


Drive 5: Curves and Hazards Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Low-traffic Multiple Lane Roadway with Curves and Other Road Users

Approaching a Curve

Continuously scans ahead for approaching curves Identifies the posted speed limit and advance warning signs Adjusts speed prior to entering the curve Identifies travel path and searches through the curve for obstacles

Driving Through a Curve

Enters the curve at the posted speed - If traction conditions are poor, reduces speed further Releases the brake and maintains speed with the accelerator Looks where the vehicle is traveling - through the curve as far as possible Creates a cushion of safe space behind the vehicle ahead Steers smoothly through the curve Maintains lane position When line of sight extends down the straight roadway ahead, straightens steering wheel Accelerates to a safe or posted speed of traffic

Predicting the Actions of Other Road Users

Predicts potential conflicts with other vehicles such as large trucks or motorcycles Avoids driving in “packs” of other vehicles Travels at a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead Scans for pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists sharing the roadway Gives the right-of-way to pedestrians and bicyclists Obeys speed limit in school zones Identifies distracted drivers - adjusts speed and space to avoid potential conflicts Identifies speeding and aggressive drivers - adjusts speed and space to avoid potential conflicts Identifies mature drivers - adjusts speed and space to avoid potential conflicts

NOTES


Drive 6: Multi-lane Roadways II In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Locate a medium traffic multi-lane roadway with complex intersections. Do not practice these skills during rush hour. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 6, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Traffic Controls • Adjusting speed and space • Advanced searching at uncontrolled intersections • Advanced searching at controlled intersections • Searching in poor visibility and when sharing the road with large vehicles • Safe following distance when hazards are present • Managing space to the sides and behind the vehicle

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice the following skills in a complex driving environment:

• Advanced searching • Time and speed management • Space management • Communication

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 5 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive in complex driving environments with traffic until they have mastered the skills in this activity.


Drive 6: Multi-lane Roadways II Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Medium Traffic, Multiple Lane Roadway with Complex Intersections and Other Road Users

Traffic Controls

Successfully searches and recognizes signs, signals and road markings well ahead of an intersection Adjusts speed as speed limits change Scans through and to the sides of intersections well in advance Before entering an intersection, looks left, right and left again Observes others to determine if they are following traffic control messages

Visibility Blocked by Large Vehicle

Adjusts speed (drops back) or re-positions vehicle to obtain clear, unobstructed view Avoids traveling in truck and other vehicle blind spots “no-zones”

Controlled Intersection with Multiple Turn Lanes

Searches the intersection and the roadway for traffic controls, pedestrians, and other users If you need to change lanes, checks blind spot in the direction you are about to maneuver Signals intentions When there is a safe gap, changes lanes Identifies multiple turn lanes and watches for road markings Searches ahead, to the rear and to the sides Checks the signal and estimates when it will change Adjusts speed and vehicle position to minimize conflicts

Following Distance Creates a following distance greater than two seconds when:

Traction and visibility are reduced A driver behind you is trying to pass Following a large truck or vehicle with limited rear vision Following a large vehicle that is blocking your view of the road ahead Following motorcycles Stopped on a hill or incline Dealing with a uncontrolled distraction

Managing Space to the Sides

Searches mirrors for side conflicts Creates space for merging vehicles

Managing Space Behind

Maintains a smooth, steady speed Communicates intention to stop or slow by tapping the brake

NOTES


Drive 7: Expressway Driving In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Locate an expressway with an interchange during a low traffic time. Select a familiar area. Do not practice these skills during rush hour. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 7, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Expressway characteristics • Safety at High Speeds • Entering Expressways • Driving on Expressways • Passing and Being Passed • Exiting Expressways

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice the following skills while driving on an expressway:

• Advanced searching • Time and speed management • Space management • Merging • Exiting • Communication

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 6 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive on a medium or high traffic expressway until they have mastered the skills in this activity.


Drive 7: Expressway Driving Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Low Traffic, Multiple Lane Expressway with Interchanges

Entering Expressways

Successfully searches and identifies signs well ahead of interchange Adjusts speed Enters entrance ramp acceleration lane scanning ahead, to the back and to the side Locates safe gap to merge Accelerates to speed of traffic Signals Checks gap, checks mirrors and blind spot Maintains speed Merges smoothly Cancels signal Rechecks mirrors Adjusts speed to the speed of traffic

Expressway Driving

Stays focused Conducts continuous advance search Doesn’t cross solid yellow or white lines Drives at appropriate speed Scans mirrors for drivers speeding and weaving Avoids being in the middle of a “pack” of traffic Goes with the flow of traffic without exceeding the speed limit Signals intention to change lanes Checks mirrors and blind spot before changing lanes Changes lanes smoothly Selects appropriate travel lane Maintains at least a two to four second following distance Avoids traveling in truck “no-zones” Adjusts speed and position when encountering limited visibility Passes with adequate space Maintains steady speed Changes lanes well in advance of exit ramp

Exiting Expressways

Plans exit in advance Signals, changes lanes and positions vehicle in exit lane Signals intention to exit ½ mile prior to exit Checks mirrors Exits smoothly Adjusts speed in de-acceleration lane Maintains safe cushion of space ahead and behind Searches for conflicts

NOTES


Drive 8: Sharing the Road In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Locate an assortment of driving environments that have pedestrian traffic, bicyclists, motorcyclists, buses and large trucks. Select familiar areas such as a busy grocery store parking lot or neighborhood shopping plaza. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 7, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics – Characteristics of:

• Pedestrians – children, elderly, handicapped • Bicyclists – children and adult • Motorcyclists • Buses – School and Inner-city • Large trucks • Service vehicles • “No-Zones”

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice the following skills while sharing the road with other road users:

• Advanced searching • Time and speed management • Space management • Focused coordination • Distraction management • Communication

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 2 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive in congested areas that require advance searching, time and space management skills until they have mastered the skills in this activity.

Drive 8: Sharing the Road Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Busy Shopping Area - Congested Traffic, Multiple Road Users

Sharing the Road

Gives the right-of-way to pedestrians Scans around and behind other vehicles for the unexpected Checks mirrors and blind spots before backing Demonstrates patience and courtesy Communicates to other road users (hand signals, turn signals) Prepares to stop in advance when school buses are present Changes lanes in advance to avoid being trapped behind commercial buses Avoids traveling in truck or service vehicle “no-zones”


Drive 9: Rural Driving and Passing In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print the following page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environment: Rural two lane highway. Select a familiar, straight road with signs, clear lane markings, high visibility, occasional roadside business (countryside village) and limited traffic. Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 7, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Rural road conditions • High speeds related to long stopping distance • Warning signs • Slow moving vehicles (farm equipment, horse and buggy) • Roadside business traffic • Speed limits – speed traps • The benefits of passing another vehicle • Passing procedure • Being passed

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice the following skills while driving on rural two-lane roadways:

• Advanced searching • Time and speed management • Space management • Decision making • Communication

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 6 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive in rural areas that require advance searching, time and space management skills until they have mastered the skills in this activity.


Drive 9: Rural Driving Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Familiar Rural Two Lane Highway with Occasional Roadside Business - Limited Traffic

Searching

Searches well ahead for traffic conflicts, hidden intersections and other road users Recognizes and obeys signs and road markings

Passing

Identifies passing, no-passing lane markings and signs Determines safe passing zone Searches for oncoming vehicles and other conflicts Checks mirrors to the side, behind and blind spot Signals lane change Accelerates, changes lane and cancels signal Smoothly overtakes the vehicle Checks rear-view mirror for both headlights of the vehicle just passed Signals lane change to right Checks right-side mirror and right blind spot Maneuvers to right lane when it is clear Maintains speed Cancels signal

Being Passed

Positions vehicle in right side of lane Maintains speed After being passed, slows to increase gap ahead if appropriate

NOTES


Drive 10: Hazardous Conditions In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print these pages and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Reduced traction, reduced visibility, assorted elevation and terrain: Wet roads, sunset, night, ice, snow, hills or mountains, desert Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 7, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Reduced traction • Hydroplaning • Reduced visibility • Low- and high-beam headlights • Night vision • Glare • Managing speed uphill • Managing speed downhill • Winter driving • Desert driving

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice the following skills while driving in hazardous conditions:

• Skid detection and recovery • Glare management • Proper use of low- and high-beam headlights • Managing speed with reduced visibility • Managing speed uphill and downhill • Managing speed around sharp curves

This activity is recommended to be conducted during 6 (1) hour sessions. If it takes longer, dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DO NOT allow the novice to drive in hazardous conditions until they have mastered the skills in this activity.


Drive 10: Hazardous Conditions Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Assorted reduced traction and low visibility environments

Wet Weather Driving

Performs routine maintenance – checks tire tread, windshield wipers and washer fluid Manages speed to maintain traction Uses headlights Uses wipers as soon as it starts raining Searches well ahead for vehicles without headlights on Reduces speed with poor visibility

Night Driving

Demonstrates proper use of low- and high-beam headlights Adjusts rear-view mirror to manage glare Searches for oncoming vehicles and other conflicts Increases following distance Adjusts speed as visibility changes

Driving Uphill

Maintains speed Checks gauges Slows at crest of hill

Driving Downhill

Downshifts into lower gear Does not “ride” brakes Increases following distance Avoids driving in front of large trucks

Blind Curves

Stays to right side of lane Slows to marked speed limit (goes slower in less than ideal conditions) Signals to other drivers around blind curve by tapping horn Turns off stereo and listens for other drivers signaling

Winter Driving

Warms up engine before driving Applies “gentle” pressure to accelerator Demonstrates smooth steering

NOTES


Drive 11: Emergency Maneuvers In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print these pages and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: (1) Straight, dry, hard surfaced, UNTRAVELED two-lane road, with good shoulder – shoulder level at same height as roadway, with no obstacles (to practice off-road recovery). (2) EMPTY parking lot with at least 500 feet of clear space (to practice steering and braking to avoid a crash). (3) If you are in a winter climate, locate a slick EMPTY parking lot (to practice skid recovery) Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 7, Training Vehicle Discussion Topics:

• Being secured and in position for a crash • Off-road recovery • Steering and braking to avoid a crash • Skid Recovery

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to practice the following skills to practice emergency maneuvers:

• Off-road recovery • Steering and braking to avoid a crash • Skid recovery

These activities should only be performed in safe conditions. These activities are designed to IMPROVE handling skills of an experienced novice driver. Dedicate the appropriate time to master these skills. DEMONSTRATE THESE SKILLS BEFORE ALLOWING the novice to practice. DO NOT allow the novice to perform practice on these maneuvers in an environment with traffic. DO NOT allow them to conduct these maneuvers unless you are confident they are experienced enough to perform these maneuvers safely. At this juncture, over 45 hours of progressive, structured supervised practice has occurred. If further practice is required to master advanced control skills, do not conduct this session.


Drive 11: Emergency Maneuvers Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Environments:

(1) Straight, dry, hard surfaced, UNTRAVELED two-lane road, with good shoulder – shoulder level at same height as roadway, with no obstacles (to practice off-road recovery) (2) EMPTY parking lot with at least 500 feet of clear space (to practice steering and braking to avoid a crash) (3) If you are in a winter climate, locate a slick EMPTY parking lot (to practice skid recovery) 1. Off-Road Recovery – Slow practice 10 m.p.h.

Both hands in low-hand steering position With no traffic, slows to 10 mph and takes foot off accelerator Signals Steers off the roadway until the center of the vehicle is in line with the edge of the roadway Maintains speed Signals intention to return to roadway Checks for oncoming traffic and for traffic to the rear Locates a safe gap to re-enter the roadway Turns the steering wheel no more than an eighth of a turn towards the roadway – does not

over-correct or “jerk” the wheel towards the center of the roadway As soon as the front right tire returns to the roadway, turns the wheel sharply to the right to enter

the lane without crossing over Returns wheel to center position

2. Steering and Braking to Avoid an (Imaginary) Obstacle Ahead – Slow practice 10 m.p.h.

Depresses brake to reduce speed Checks mirrors for a clear path Eases off of the brake Grasps the steering wheel firmly, steers quickly but not forcefully. Looks and steers with precise, concise control in the direction you want the vehicle to go – being

cautious not to steer into another hazard Does not cross lanes into oncoming traffic Stabilizes the vehicle and returns to lane

3. Skid Recovery

Takes foot off of the brake or eases off the accelerator until the vehicle regains traction Looks and steers (using push-pull) in the direction you want to go

NOTES


Drive 12: Travel Preparation In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print this page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Home Driveway or garage Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 8, Maps, Directions, Owner’s Manual (reference load and tire pressure recommendations) Discussion Topics:

• Route planning • Planning travel time • Packing – weight distribution, load limits • Driver preparation • Fatigue • Supplies • Emergencies and emergency assistance • Personal safety away from home

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to recognize the importance of pre-planning and practice vehicle preparation for long trip. These activities do not require traveling or driving. This is an exercise in being prepared for a journey away from home. Select a destination and create a travel scenario – Have your driver make the travel preparations for your review and critique!

Drive 12: Travel Preparation Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Pre-planning

Checks long range weather forecast Obtains maps and plans safe route Estimates travel time – plans safe stopping locations Budgets for fuel, lodging and other expenses

Vehicle Preparation

Checks fuel Checks oil Checks tire inflation Checks windshield washer fluid

Packing

Packs emergency equipment References weight and load limitations in Owner’s Manual Does not obstruct rear window Distributes weight at bottom of vehicle Secures cargo


Drive 13: Driving Other Vehicles In-Vehicle ACTIVITY

Print this page and take it with you in the vehicle. Training Environments: Local neighborhood, light traffic Materials and Equipment: Student Handout Unit 8, Assorted vehicle types (SUV, light truck, vehicle similar to one that is familiar (different make or model to recognize similarities and differences) Discussion Topics:

• Vehicle control familiarization • Primary and secondary controls • Test drive – turning radius, braking system, visibility and blind spots • How center of gravity affects performance (SUVs, Vans, Trucks) • Towing a trailer – skills and equipment

Goal: The goal of this exercise is to recognize the handling characteristics of different vehicles. These activities are recommended but not required if there is no unfamiliar vehicle available. An in-depth discussion should still take place between the coach and novice driver.

Drive 12: Driving Other Vehicles Checklist (Page 1 of 1) Vehicle Familiarization

Conducts walk around and pre-drive inspection Checks tire inflation and condition of tires Adjusts mirrors, head restraint and seat position Locates emergency brake Becomes familiar with light controls, windshield wiper switch and HVAC unit Checks warning lights, fuel gauge and speedometer Checks blind spots Conducts test drive on acceleration, turning radius, brakes and visibility

NOTES


Driving Contract Financial Responsibility I will be responsible for the following costs associated with the vehicle:

___Purchase/loan cost ___Registration ___Insurance ___Maintenance ___Fuel ___Damage Other: _____________________________________________________

Maintenance Responsibility I will be responsible for the following routine vehicle maintenance:

___Wash and wax ___Check tire pressure ___Check fluids ___Clean interior ___Clean windows ___Inspect exterior Other: _____________________________________________________

Curfew I agree to be home at designated times and communicate my purpose for each driving trip. If I am delayed or encounter a problem, I will call before the curfew expires and request help. Alcohol and Drugs I will never drive after using alcohol or drugs and never ride with an impaired driver. Safety Belts I will always use my safety belt and never put the vehicle in motion unless all passengers are buckled-up. Children under 12 will always travel and be secured in the back seat. Passengers and Distractions I will never drive with more than one friend with me in the vehicle and I will never eat or use my cell phone while the vehicle is in motion. Rules of the Road I will obey the rules of the road. I won’t exceed the speed limit or drive aggressively. If I violate the rules of the road and receive a citation, I will be responsible for the consequences. Personal Safety I will plan my route in advance. I will drive in safe environments, park only in safe locations and always secure the vehicle. I accept full legal responsibility for my actions as a driver. This agreement is made by:

Novice Driver Signature Parent / Coach Signature

Month Day Year


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Documents

Parent Coach Guide