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Behind-the-Wheel
Driver Education

Mike J. “Mick” Davis

Great Falls Public Schools

Instructor: Mike J. “Mick” Davis

School: Charles M. Russell

Student Driver ______________________

E-mail-

Phone

How to contact your Driver Education Instructor:

Name: Mike J. “Mick” Davis

Work phone:

Home phone: 406-761-0400 (Emergency only)

Cell phone: 781-3730

Email address: davismick2@gmail.com

Remember: Driving is a privilege, not a right. You earn the right to drive by being cautious and courteous. Be a defensive driver and watch out for the other driver.

We will start and finish at the assigned area at the school. Parents are encouraged to be there 5 minutes early when dropping off and before picking up students.
Treat the car as if it were your own. Keep it clean and respect it.
There is zero tolerance for Cell-Phones-ALL CELL PHONES HAVE TO BE PLACED IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR WHILE ON THEIR DRIVING LESSON.

Visit the OPI’s Traffic Education web page for additional resources on driving with your teen. (http://www.opi.mt.gov/Programs/DriverEd.

Objectives for Drive 1- Behind the Wheel

Operating Vehicle Control Devices

The student is expected to identify, describe, and demonstrate the location,

function, and operation of:

(a) vehicle control devices found in a driver education vehicle;

(b) vehicle control devices found in another vehicle;

driver education vehicle; and

(d) Safety, communication, and convenience devices found in another vehicle.

Preparing to Drive

The student is expected to describe and demonstrate:

(a) the purpose and use of a vehicle owner’s manual;

(b) pre-entry tasks made around the vehicle prior to entering the vehicle;

(d) seating, steering wheel (if adjustable), and restraint adjustments made prior to starting

and moving a motor vehicle;

(e) traditional mirror adjustments made prior to starting and moving a motor vehicle;

(f) enhanced side view mirror (GBE) settings to reduce mirror blind spots and eliminate glare; and

(g) Securing and exiting tasks after stopping a motor vehicle.

BTW –Lesson-one

CAR INTRODUCTION, Learner Outcomes-The student will be able to identify all gauges and communicate the purpose of each. Will be able to manually make all adjustments on the vehicle. Will be able to demonstrate forward wheel position. Will be able to engage the drive-train. Will show a proper seating position. Will be able to put the car in a forward movement and show correct lane position, tracking and vehicle control. Will show a knowledge of the accelerator and the brake. Will be able to demonstrate the correct hand position on the wheel. (3 & 9)

Will be able to show a basic understanding of an intersection and be able to verbalize the difference between a controlled and uncontrolled intersection. Will know what a “legal-Stop” is, and a “safety stop”. Will be able to demonstrate the correct procedure for approaching an intersection using a visual search procedure.

Before the student will be allowed to drive: READING ASSIGNMENT: Page 19-34.

HOMEWORK-Packet Number 1. Fact Sheet- Module 2, (Instrument Cluster). Parent Teen Activity #2, do you know your signs? Basic Control Tasks-Module 4. TELL, Study Aids-WS-3 Basic Control and Starting Procedures. Pre-Test. DE

BTW-Lesson 1

TECHNIQUES:

Seat & Mirror Adjustment

Seat belts (everyone in the car)

Starting vehicle properly

Hand location on steering wheel at 9 & 3

Proper steering at corners

Maintaining proper lane position

Ease into acceleration

Ease into braking stops

Right turns

Left turns

Proper stopping distance

Seat adjustment

Speedometer

Foot brake

Odometer

Gas pedal

Alternator light or gauge

Gear shift lever

Oil pressure light or gauge

Temperature light or gauge

Fuel gauge

Horn

Dimmer switch

Ignition switch

Turn signal

Emergency Flasher

Light switch

Temperature controls

Windshield wiper switch

KEYS Activity: Rapid Fire
Teen sits in driver seat (ignition on/engine off) while parent rapidly names vehicle controls. Teen quickly locates each one. Try finding controls blindfolded.

Safety belts

Head restraint

Parking brake

Oil dip stick

Brake fluid check

Windshield washer

Coolant tank

Spare tire and jack

Teacher comments on drive:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________’

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS ____PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS_____

BTW LESSON 2

Drive Number 2-Controlled and Un-Controlled Intersections

Learner Outcomes-The student recognizes and understands the purpose and use of roadway signs, signals, markings, rules of the

road, and traffic laws.

The student is expected to:

a) describe the needs and purpose for traffic control devices for signs, signals, and markings;

b) list and describe the color and function of traffic signal lights and signal/sign combinations;

c) list and explain meanings of colors and shapes of roadway signs, signals, and markings;

d) categorize roadway signs, signals, and markings into meaningful applications;

e) describe appropriate driver responses to roadway signs, signals, and markings;

f) apply the traffic laws for operating a motor vehicle on public streets and highways and operate the

vehicle within those laws.

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to demonstrate correct lane position. The student will be able to identify regulatory signs, control signals, and correct procedure when approaching both controlled and uncontrolled intersections.

RIGHT OFNever assume you have the right of way.

Yield to all emergency vehicles.
Yield to sight-impaired or blind people.
Yield to all pedestrians at crosswalks.

TRACKING AND LANE POSITION

Proper care when approaching uncontrolled intersections
Yielding to all vehicles at uncontrolled intersections
Signaling with proper distance
Right turn lane position
Left turn lane position

READING ASSIGNMENT: Pages 109-125

HOMEWORK-DRIVE –Signs, signals and Roadway Markings, turns and Intersections. Worksheet-Basic Control Tasks 4.1. Turns and Intersections; WS-1-Skills and Applications.

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS _______PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

Drive Comments________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

BTW Lesson 3

PARKING AND REFERENCE POINTS

Learner Outcomes- The student understands the legal requirements and risk prevention procedures leading to good habits for vision control, motion control, and steering control while parking a vehicle. The student is expected to describe and demonstrate the good habits for a legal and reduced risk:

a) angle parking;

b) parallel parking;

c) street/curb parking;

d) perpendicular forward parking;

e) perpendicular backing into parking space;

f) parking on an uphill and downhill with and without a curb;

g) parking in restricted parking areas.

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to successfully park their vehicle perpendicular to the curb, demonstrate angle parking and perform parallel parking. Student will successfully demonstrate backing the car up safely using mirrors, looking over the shoulder and controlling the vehicle with proper steering. The student will be able to utilize reference points to determine the placement of the vehicle.

TIPS FOR THE NEW DRIVER: DO NOT PARK IN A SPACE NEXT TO A POORLY PARKED VEHICLE. IT WILL BE HARDER FOR YOU TO MANEUVER AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE YOUR REFERENCE POINTS.

TECHNIQUE:

Signal / Mirror / Over-the-shoulder / Go (SMOG)
Understanding reference points for parking

Front reference point
Rear reference point
Using the curb up front
Parking up hill
Parking down hill
Parking parallel to a curb
Backing up using mirrors

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS

HOMEWORK-Worksheet Module 3.5. Parallel Parking Student Activity. (In Class) Limited access pre-test. Module 3.5. Forward Angle Parking and Reference points Module 3.5 Perpendicular Parking and un-parking.

Driving Notes_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

BTW 4

ONE WAYS

AND LANE CHANGES

Learner Outcomes- The student uses critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills to effectively apply time and space management strategies while driving.

The student is expected to:

a) demonstrate an orderly visual search process;

b) evaluate the projected target area for information that could affect speed, vehicle direction, or driver

communication;

c) evaluate and respond to restrictions to the line of sight;

d) evaluate and respond to restrictions to the path of travel;

e) visually search areas for a safe response in the 20-30 second visual search range;

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to drive in the correct lane, show proper tracking technique, be able to determine which lane to turn into and the correct procedure for doing this. Students will define inherent dangers while driving on one-way streets. Students will be able to perform safe lane change safely and legally.

TECHNIQUE:

SMOG every time
Turning into the closest lane
Maintain lane position
Check mirrors frequently
Maintain safe speed in residential area

Reading Assignment: Pages 188-190, 63, 65-71

Homework-Module 3-Traffic Control Devices and Right of Way Principals. Know: Living With 10 Good Driving Habits.WS-1 Search Identify Predict, Decide and Execute. M7-Worksheet

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS ___ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

BTW 5 Highway Driving

Learner Outcomes The student describes and evaluates the components of organized time and space management systems; recognizes how each component of a system is needed to establish good habits for critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; and relates these systems to reduced-risk driving behavior. The student is expected to describe: a) the components of a space management system the procedures for an orderly visual search pattern, causes for line of sight restrictions causes for path of travel restrictions the six zone locations adjusting vehicle position to maximize lane positions, how to evaluate a gap for merging with traffic or crossing traffic lanes, how to evaluate and control vehicle space to the front) how to evaluate and control vehicle space to the sides’) how to evaluate and control rear zone conditions’) appropriate communication techniques to inform other roadway users of driver actions. Student uses critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills to effectively apply time and space management strategies while driving. The student is expected to: a) demonstrate an orderly visual search process) evaluate the projected target area for information that could affect speed, vehicle direction, or driver communication’s) evaluate and respond to restrictions to the line of sight, evaluate and respond to restrictions to the path of travel, visually search areas for a safe response in the 20-30 second visual search range;

Objectives: The student will be able to distinguish between a secondary highway and a freeway, the student will be able to drive on a highway with confidence and knowledge of the driving rules and regulations. Will be able to show an appropriate speed, lane position and tracking. Develop a solid visual search pattern and know how to handle emergencies.

Technique:

SMOG

Maintaining speed

Passing-Visual Search

Speed Control

Blind Spot

Tracking

Emergency Stop

Driving Notes_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

BTW 6/7

Interstate-Interstate on-off

Learner Outcomes-The student applies time and space management strategies and demonstrates vision skills to recognize line of

Sight and/or path of travel restrictions encountered on hills or in curves; demonstrates reduced risk speed and

Lane position adjustments for approaching, entering, apexing, and exiting a curve; demonstrates speed control

When ascending and descending a hill; explains conditions that could affect traction while driving into a curve.

The student is expected to:

a) Describe and respond to line-of-sight and path-of-travel restrictions;

b) Describe and demonstrate proper approach to hills or curves;

c) Describe and demonstrate proper speed for ascending and descending hills;

d) Describe and demonstrate proper entry speed and lane positions for a hill or curves;

e) Describe and demonstrate proper speed and lane positions in a curves’ apex;

f) Demonstrate proper speed and lane positions for exiting curves;

g) Describes conditions that can effect traction and procedures to maintain traction in curves.

FREEWAY DRIVING

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to understand the interstate system, rules which govern the controlled access system, merging and correct lane positioning. Student will be able to maintain proper distance from other vehicles and follow required speed limits.

THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY

Entrance.
Acceleration lane.
Merging with traffic

APPLYING THE FIND-SOLVE-CONTROL PROCESS

Identify the green guide signs for the exit
Anticipate and predict actions of other drivers
Decide on a safe exit speed

STEPS WHEN EXITING

Half mile to exit – check zones
Signal and move into lane position
Move into deceleration zone
Tap brakes to warn other drivers of intentions
Identify exit ramp speed

INTERSTATE TRAVEL

Drive in the correct lane
Create safety margin in front and behind you
Drive with the flow of traffic
Six-second following cushion

Driving Notes:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________;

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

BTW 8

Rural Driving

LEARNER OUTCOMES: The student distinguishes how laws, driving conditions, and characteristics in rural areas are different that other

driving environments and applies time and space management strategies with vision control, motion control,

and steering control for good driving habits within rural driving environments.

The student is expected to:

a) list, describe, and respond to characteristics of rural driving environments;

b) recognize and respond to signs, signals, and markings;

c) recognize, evaluate, and respond to hazards associated with rural driving;

d) be aware of and respond to animals in rural areas and know and abide by Montana’s open range law;

e) describe, evaluate, and respond to road conditions with proper lane position and speed;

f) describe and demonstrate good habits for passing and being passed on two-lane and multi-lane rural

roads;

g) recognize and respond to slow moving vehicles;

h) develop and demonstrate time and space management strategies for rural driving environments

RURAL DRIVING

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to define open roadway or secondary highway and understand the characteristics. Student will demonstrate appropriate speed, lane positioning and tracking. Student will scan effectively for traffic signs and extend their visual search pattern down the road to 12 seconds.

SAFE DRIVING TIP: KEEPING YOUR LIGHTS ON DURING THE DAY WILL INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS.

TECHNIQUE:

Safe speeds
Posted speed
Scanning and identifying hazards
Maintaining lane position

Passing on a two-lane highway is one of the most dangerous maneuvers you will ever do with a vehicle.

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

BTW 9

DOWNTOWN DRIVING

Learner Outcomes: The student distinguishes how driving conditions and characteristics in urban areas are different than other

driving environments and applies time and space management strategies with vision control, motion control,

and steering control for good driving habits within urban driving environments.

The student is expected to:

a) list, describe, and respond to characteristics of urban driving environments;

b) recognize and respond to signs, signals, and markings;

c) describe and respond to hazards associated with urban driving;

d) describe and respond to different types of intersection and roadway configurations;

e) describe and demonstrate time and space management strategies for urban environments

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to manage space, time and visibility while driving downtown. The driver will be aware of specific dangers such as pedestrians, bicycles, angle parking, people pulling out of parking spots, and signal lights located on the side instead of above.

TECHNIQUE

Safe speeds
Posted speed
Scanning target area to identify hazards
Maintaining lane position
Scanning intersections to identify hazards
Covering the brake when around potential hazards
Identifying “stale” green lights
Yielding to pedestrians
Using mirrors and vision scan to see everything

Driving Notes_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

BTW 10

City review and 10th Ave. South

Learner Outcomes: The student understands the legal requirements and risk management strategies leading to good habits for

vision control, motion control, and steering control while making a lane change and while passing or being

passed on two-lane roads and multiple-lane roadways.

DRIVING ON MULTI-LANE STREETS

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to manage space, time and visibility while driving on urban streets. The student will be aware of specific dangers while driving in heavy traffic.

SKILLS FOR MANAGING VISIBILITY

Search 1-2 blocks ahead and side to side
Get in the habit of using your rear view mirror and side mirrors
Signal your intentions well ahead of time

SKILLS FOR MANAGING TIME

Driving at a moderate speed
Using the Find-Solve-Control System
Being a defensive driver by covering your brake in situations you are not comfortable

SKILLS FOR MANAGING SPACE

Proper following distance (3-4 seconds)
Proper stopping position (10-20 ft. behind the vehicle in front of you)

Deriving Notes___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS _________

BTW 11

PRACTICE FINAL DRIVE

OBJECTIVE: The student will be able to negotiate themselves around rural and urban streets without any verbal cue. They will, however, be given directions. The student will demonstrate knowledge of traffic rules and regulations. The student will be able to perform basic driving tasks lawfully, correctly, and safely.

In this lesson, the student will perform a practice test drive on streets where they are likely to be tested by a Driver Examiner for their driver license.

The student will be tested on:

Driving preparation
Starting the vehicle
Numerous right and left turns
Sign recognition
Driving attitude and habits
Parallel parking
Intersections
One-way streets
Securing the vehicle

AREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT AND EXTRA PRACTICE:

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS __________

BTW 12

FINAL DRIVE

OBJECTIVE: This final drive repeats the practice final drive in BTW 11 with the same objective, to demonstrate knowledge and skill in all the areas that are required to be a safe and competent driver and pass the road test. This final drive will be tested and given a score to determine if the road test can be waived when the teen applies for their restricted driver license at the Department of Motor Vehicles exam station after the required 50 hours and six months of supervised practice.

If the student does not pass this test, they will be required to take it again from the driver examiner when they apply for their restricted driver license.

You may still be asked to drive again and take the road test even if you passed the test during Driver Education. The MVD re-tests 10% of the class to make sure the instructor is doing their job. Please don’t be offended if you are asked to drive. The 10% are chosen randomly.

Practice, practice, practice. This is essential for new drivers. Stay calm and expect mistakes. The more you drive with your parent or guardian, the more skills you will have behind-the-wheel. Supervised driving practice in varied weather, traffic and road conditions greatly increases your chances for success. It also contributes to more confidence, smart judgment, and safe choices like always wearing your seat belt, driving unimpaired, and with few distractions.

The Graduated Driver License (GDL) law requires teens with TELL permits to drive with a parent or guardian 50 hours (10 at night) over a minimum of six months BEFORE they can apply for their restricted license.

INSTRUCTOR INITIALS __________ PARENT/GUARDIAN INITIALS__________

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Maneuvers

GETTING YOUR RESTRICTED LICENSE

After you’ve driven at least 50 hours with your parent or guardian for a minimum of six months, you can apply for your solo driver license. Many driver exam stations allow you to make an appointment to get your GDL restricted license. Visit https://doj.mt.gov/driving/appointment-scheduling/ or call the MVD Customer Care Center at (866) 450-8034 to schedule your appointment.

YOU NEED TO BRING:

A certified copy of your birth certificate
Your Social Security card or number
Proof of Montana residency (a piece of mail or a document with your legal name and Montana physical address)
Your parent or guardian to sign for you and verify you have NO alcohol, drug or traffic violations
Your glasses or contacts if you wear them (for your eye exam)
Your Practice Driving Log to show your 50 hours

WHY A “RESTRICTED” LICENSE?

Your highest lifetime crash risk is in your first months of independent driving due to inexperience, speed and driver errors.

Night-Driving Restriction: Darkness increases crash risk. Teens may not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Limited exceptions may apply. As a young driver, your greatest risk of being involved in a fatal or injury crash is at night.

Passenger Restriction: Teens need time to become familiar with driving without adult or other passengers. The risk of a fatal crash for a teen driver doubles with just one teen passenger. Each new passenger increases the risk of a fatal crash.

One passenger - For the first six months teens may drive with only one passenger who is not a family member.
Up to three passengers - For the second six months teens may drive with up to three passengers who are not family members.

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COMPLETED DRIVES-Keep track of your child's drives.

1. ____Basic Skill Development

2. ___ Controlled and Uncontrolled Inter.

3. ____Parking

4. ____One Ways-Lane Changes

5. ____Highway

6. ____Interstate on/off

7. ____Interstate

8. ____Rural Driving

9. ____City Driving

10. ____10th Ave. South

11. ____Driving Review

12. ____Final