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Course: |
DRV 100
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Title: | Driver`s Education |
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Long Title: | Driver`s Education |
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Course Description: | Consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and one to six hours of actual driving. Covers defensive driving techniques, drugs and alcohol, consequences of breaking traffic laws, insurance, how to buy a new and used car, proper driving techniques, what to do at the scene of an accident, what to do if your car breaks down, how to maintain your car and prepare for winter driving and seat belt safety. Enables the student to develop skills in defensive driving, three point turns, parallel parking, right and left turns, right of way, winter driving, highway driving, changing lanes safely, learning to pass other vehicles correctly and rural driving techniques. |
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Min Credit: | 2.5 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Pass the written test for their permit.
II. Practice and learn the techniques needed to become a skilled driver.
III. Learn the skills needed to pass the state driving test.
IV. Gain an understanding of the traffic laws of the state.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. The Driving Task
A. You are the driver
B. Signs, signals, and highway markings
C. Basic car control
D. Making safe driving decisions using the IPDE process
II. Controlling Your Car
A. Natural laws and car control
B. Performing basic car maneuvers
C. Negotiating intersections
D. Sharing the roadway
III. Driving in Different Environments and Situations
A. Driving in urban areas
B. Driving in rural areas
C. Driving on expressways
D. Driving in adverse conditions
E. Handling emergencies
IV. Being a Responsible Driver
A. Effects of driver condition on risk taking
B. Alcohol, other drugs, and driving
C. Responsibilities of owning a vehicle
D. Maintaining your vehicle
E. Planning your trip
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