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Driver s Education

. . OBJECTIVES DMVM pages 22-29 (Copy These) . ScanningSharing the road. Trucks, Tractor Trailers and RV'sMaintaining a Space Cushion. Day 1 Bell Ringer

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Driver s Education

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    1. Driver’s Education Section IV Day 1

    2. OBJECTIVES DMVM pages 22-29 (Copy These) Scanning Sharing the road Trucks, Tractor Trailers and RV’s Maintaining a Space Cushion

    3. Day 1 Bell Ringer #1 Scenario Write 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences in each. Explain what choices a driver might have if he is driving along on a 1-lane rural road and comes upon a tractor (traveling the same direction). Also, the traffic coming toward you is a bicycle followed by a horse and buggy. Problem: also you are at a 1 lane bridge.

    5. Line of Sight (LOS) Copy this slide The ability to see the center of your path of travel from the vehicle to your targeting area. This can be blocked by a curb, hill, bush, building, vehicle, etc.

    11. Scanning DMVM - Page 22 Driving in rural areas Watch for hidden intersections, driveways, or curves. Hills and different road conditions. Other vehicles like farm equipment, trucks, and bicycles.

    12. Scanning DMVM - Page 22 Look behind you Use rear-view mirror (about every 10 seconds) Always check behind you before changing lanes, backing up, slowing down, or driving down a steep hill. Only check mirror for an instant. Keep eyes ahead!

    14. Accidents Copy this Page 23 (DMVM) write down in your notes Three types of pedestrians involved in accidents are children, elderly, and adults under the influence of alcohol. Write down the 4 precautions (marked by the arrows)

    15. Sharing the road DMVM - Page 23 Bicyclists are considered vehicles and have the same rights-of-way Expected to obey same traffic rules and regulations Slow down when approaching bicycles Give them room and be prepared to stop suddenly. Look for them anywhere on roads unless prohibited by signs (highways)

    16. Sharing the road DMVM - Pages 23-24 Mopeds are bicycle-like vehicles (VA law) Speeds under 30 MPH 16 years old to ride, obey traffic rules and must carry identification. Don’t need a driver’s license, but may not operate if license is suspended or revoked. May pass if you give room and do so within reasonable speeds.

    17. Sharing the road DMVM - Page 24 Motorcycles Approx. 1/2 of all fatal crashes involve automobiles. Most are caused by the motorist’s failure to see the motorcycle in traffic.

    18. Motorcycle Awareness Copy this DMVM - page 24 Copy in your notebook the 5 guidelines for motorcycle awareness (marked by the arrows)

    19. Slow speed vehicles DMVM - Page 24 Electronically powered 4-wheel vehicles Max. speed of 21-25 MPH May be operated on public highways with speed limits of 35 MPH or less. Must be licensed driver or learner’s permit holder, accompanied by a licensed driver. Must comply in VA for insurance and passenger allowance. Golf carts are not classified as low speed vehicles!!!

    21. SEE it (copy this) Search Evaluate Execute In Time

    23. Maintaining a Space Cushion DMVM - Page 25 Space around your vehicle gives you time to react Emergency and collision avoidance Maintain proper spacing around your vehicle, in your lane.

    26. Three Second Rule (Copy this) Page 22 (DMVM) Copy in your notes, How to Use the Three-Second rule to determine if you are far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.

    29. Space Cushion Guidelines (Copy this) DMVM - pages 25-26 Copy into your notebook the 6 guidelines for proper space cushioning (marked by the arrows)

    30. Class Work #1 DMVM - page 25 Copy into your notes the 4 dangerous areas (No-Zones) that are present with large vehicles (these are marked by the arrows) Answer this question: What is a rule of driving that can keep you out of danger from the rear No-zone? (answer is in the notes from today)

    31. STOP HERE THE END - Day 1

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