Outline for Online Driver Education Theory Course

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Unit 1 - Introduction to Novice Driver Responsibilities and the Licensing System

 

Part 1 Introduction to Course

Part 2 School In-car Plan and Skills Log

Part 3 Communication Guidelines

Part 4 State Driver Education Program and Licensing System Requirements

Part 5 Risk and Risk-taking

 

 

Unit 2 – Getting Acquainted with the Vehicle

 

Part 1 Pre-entry Checks

Part 2 The Area Around the Vehicle

Part 3 Safety Restraints

Part 4 Safety, Communication, Comfort, Convenience and Control Devices

Part 5 Pre-drive Procedures, Mirrors and Blind Spots

Part 6 Vehicle Reference Points

Part 7 Vehicle Owner’s Manual

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Unit 3 – Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering and Stopping

 

Part 1 Starting the Engine and Moving the Vehicle Forward

Part 2 Steering

Part 3 Moving to Curb/Side of Road and Entering the Roadway from a Curb

Part 4 Stopping and Securing the Vehicle 

Part 5 Backing

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Unit 4 – Traffic Control Devices and Laws

 

Part 1 Definition and Purpose of Traffic Control Devices

Part 2 Traffic Signs

Part 3 Traffic Signals

Part 4 Pavement Markings

Part 5 Traffic and Vehicle Laws

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Unit 5 – Vision and Space Management

 

Part 1 Vision and Perception Requirements

Part 2 Vehicle Operating Space

Part 3 Stopping Distance

Part 4 Space Management System (SEE)

Part 5 Lane Positions and Making Safe Lane Position Choices

Part 6 Divided Attention / Multi-tasking

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Unit 6 – Basic Maneuvers in a Low-Risk Environment

 

Part 1 Natural Laws and Traction

Part 2 Intersections

Part 3 Changing Lanes

Part 4 Turning Around

Part 5 Parking

Part 6 Passing and Being Passed

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Unit 7 – Risk Reducing Strategies for Different Driving Environments

 

Part 1 Expressway Driving

Part 2 Urban Roadways

Part 3 Rural Roadways

Part 4 Laws Specific to Different Driving Environments

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Unit 8 – Sharing the Road with Other Users

 

Part 1 The Importance of Sharing the Road with Other Users

Part 2 Sharing the Road with Pedestrians

Part 3 Sharing the Road with Bicycles

Part 4 Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, Mopeds and Scooters

Part 5 Sharing the Road with Large Vehicles

Part 6 Sharing the Road with Emergency Vehicles

Part 7 Sharing the Road with Trains and Public Transportation

Part 8 Sharing the Road with Construction Vehicles and Work Zones

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Unit 9 – The Effects of Distractions on Driving

 

Part 1 Definition, Effects and Nature of Distracted Driving

Part 2 Potential Distractions Inside the Vehicle

Part 3 Potential Distractions Outside the Vehicle

Part 4 Preventing Distractions Before Driving

Part 5 Addressing Distractions While Driving

Part 6 Spreading the Word on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

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Unit 10 – Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies

 

Part 1 Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility

Part 2 Advanced Automotive Technology

Part 3 Changing Traction Conditions

Part 4 Emergency Recovery

Part 5 Controlling Consequences of a Crash

Part 6 Vehicle Malfunctions

Part 7 Collision Reporting

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Unit 11 – Impaired Driving

 

Part 1 The Responsibility to Say “No”

Part 2 Alcohol-Related Traffic Crash Problem

Part 3 State Alcohol Laws and Penalties

Part 4 Effects and Elimination of Alcohol

Part 5 Effects of Drugs Other than Alcohol on the Driving Task

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Unit 12 – The Effects of Fatigue and Emotions on Driving

 

Part 1 The Causes and Effects of Fatigue

Part 2 Emotions that Can Affect Driving Behavior

Part 3 Aggressive Driving and Road Rage

Part 4 Strategies for Anger Management and Responding to Aggressive Driving and Road Rage

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