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LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOLBehind the Wheel Lessons
DRIVING GUIDEIn order for the Driver Education Program to have maximum carryover value, we ask parents to help strengthen their son’s or daughter’s driving skills by following the techniques in this notebook. Based on the example you set, we realize that you have the most significant impact in the development of your sons or daughter’s attitude toward driving. Additional driving experience given under conditions that are similar to the practice conditions at school will help beginners greatly. We suggest an additional 1-2 hours of practice per week driven in short time blocks. The State of Illinois now requires that students log an additional 50 hours of practice with a licensed adult over 21 before they can obtain a license at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). We feel this is the most important course your son or daughter will have in the high school. We would like to cooperate with you to make this course as meaningful and significant as possible. We encourage you to call if you have any questions. Student Driver: You’ll become a safe driver by learning and practicing all laws, techniques and skills throughout the semester. This course is designed to help teach you the responsibilities of driving so you can become a lifelong driver with a clean record - no tickets and no accidents. The following are the characteristics that student drivers are to develop:
Permit PolicyAll drivers must present their permit to the classroom teacher prior to their first day of driving. The receipt is not acceptable. All students in driver education must bring proper shoes and clothing with them every time they are scheduled to be in the car, whether they are scheduled to drive or not. After 2 violations of our policy, the student will not be illegible for our by-pass program, and the semester grade for driving will be lowered by 1 letter grade for every subsequent violation. Driving is the biggest step most of you students will make on the road to adulthood. You will retain the “privilege” of driving only as long as you handle the vehicle in an adult manner. Sincerely, Driver Education Staff Libertyville High School 847-327- 7071 Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________ Date__________________ Instrument Panel A driver should know what each control on the vehicle they are driving is for and how to operate it correctly. We will start at the top and progress to the floor board. Sun Visor – Attached above windshield on front seats of driver and passenger side.
Rearview Mirror – Attached in the middle of the windshield.
Systems (Red Lights) – Warning lights
Ventilation – 3 controls usually
Note: When air is not being circulated or circulated fast enough, condensation may form on the inside of the windows. This results because the air inside is warm and when cooled, it can’t hold as much water vapor so it condenses on the cold surface of the window. Light Switch – Location varies, usually located on the far left or the end of the turn signal. We use our day, running lights to enable other drives to see us better. Turn Signal – It is located on the left side of the steering wheel. You lift up for right and down for left. Windshield Wipers/Washers – Location varies, usually located on right side of steering wheel. Horn – Location can vary, usually located in the middle of the steering wheel. Steering Wheel - Center steer can usually be determined by the shape of the wheel.
Ignition Switch – Usually located on the right side of the steering column or dash board.
Gear Selector Lever – located on the right side of steering wheel or in the middle console. Vehicles will only start in park or neutral. Emergency Flashers – Location varies, usually on the right side of steering wheel, middle of dashboard. Accelerator – Pedal on the right side of the floor board. Brake – Pedal to the left of the accelerator. Note: Accelerator and brake should be controlled with the ball of the foot. Driver should start with right foot braking (in time left foot braking can be learned). Clutch – Pedal will be located ONLY on stick shift vehicles (manual transmission) left of the brake. Emergency Brake – Will either be located on the far left (small pedal, left of others) on the floor board or a hand lever located between the front seats. The following techniques and maneuvers are to be studied and memorized.
Pre-Drive Procedures – Follow the below procedures every time you approach/enter your vehicle.
Starting the Engine – Should be done only after you have completed the steps above.
1st Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
Leaving the Curb
Pulling to the Curb
Left Turns
Right Turns
Straight Backing
. Backing – Left or Right
Note: Turn the wheel in the direction you want the car to go (same as going forward). 2nd Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
City Driving
Lane Changing
Note: Students may have to accelerate or decelerate in order to make safe lane change. Hill Parking Parking Uphill with a Curb
Leaving Uphill Parking with a Curb - Standard procedure for leaving the curb
Parking Downhill with a Curb
Leaving Downhill with a Curb
Parking Uphill without a Curb
Leaving Uphill Parking without a Curb - Standard procedure for leaving the curb
Parking Downhill without a Curb
Leaving Downhill without a Curb
3rd Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
4th Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
Angle/Diagonal Parking
Leaving Diagonal / Angled Parking
Perpendicular Parking
Leaving Perpendicular Parking
Parallel Parking
Leaving Parallel Parking
5th Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
6th Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
High Speed Lane Changing
Rural Driving
7th Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
Emergency Situations: Brake Loss - Your vehicle is not responding to normal braking...
Panic Stopping - Stopping to avoid a collision WITH Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS).
Panic Stopping - Stopping to avoid a collision WITHOUT Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS).
Many accidents can be avoided or reduced in severity if the driver understands when they have control and when they do not have control of the vehicle. With a conventional braking system, when the brakes are applied hard enough to “lock” the wheels, the driver will “skid” and will be unable to control the direction of the vehicle. Only when the wheels are rolling can the driver steer the vehicle and change direction. With a conventional braking system, pumping the brakes or the use of “controlled braking” enables the driver to stop and maintain better directional control of the vehicle. This will allow the driver to keep the car centered in the driving lane. Stalled Engine Procedure – Students will learn how to re-start the engine after it has stalled while driving. This situation can be extremely dangerous on high speed roads such as limited access highways, rural roads, congested highways and other places where you can’t stop easily.
Braking Skid
Power Skid
8th Behind the Wheel Lesson (objectives)
Merging on the Expressway
Driving on the Expressway
Exiting the Expressway
9th Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
10th Behind the Wheel Lesson Objectives
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION Blowout Very serious! If a front tire blows, the car will want to pull sharply in the direction of the blowout. A blowout in the rear will cause the car to “fish tail” so do NOT regard it as a skid. Take these steps if you have a tire blowout.
Jump Starting a Vehicle There are several ways to start a car with a discharged battery, recharging the battery by the “slow charge” method. This is the best and only way to completely recharge the battery. Recharging the battery by the “quick charge” method will charge the battery faster but not completely. Jump starting will get you back on the road the fastest. Jump starting requires several precautions during the hook up between the two batteries.
Changing a Tire Before changing a tire, check the instructions, which can be found in the owner’s manual either inside the front lid, or in the spare tire compartment. There are different types of jack and wrench combinations for changing tires. These basic steps should be followed when changing a tire.
Which of the following are ways in which you can communicate with others on the road?The communication devices of your car include: turn signals, brake lights, hazard lights, a flash of the headlights, and the horn. Sometimes you may communicate by waving or nodding. Use turn signals every time you turn or change lanes.
What are the three steps of zone control?The three steps of zone control are Find, Solve, and Control. The higher your speed, the more distance you will cover with each second. An open zone is space with no line-of-sight or path-of-travel problems, you can see 15 seconds ahead, and you have four or more seconds of following time.
What is the standard reference point for 3 feet away from a line on the right as illustrated?The right side limitation reference point to position your vehicle 3-6 inches from the curb or line is the middle of your vehicle's hood. The reference point for 3 feet from the curb or line is the right 1/4 section of the hood.
Which lane position should be in most of the time group of answer choices?Position 1: The center of the lane. This is where you should be most of the time. Not too hot, not too cold; just right with a little space cushion on both sides. Position 2: The right side of the lane.
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