Welcome To Driver Education Parent - Student Night Program August 7, 2013

1. Welcome To Driver Education Parent - Student Night Program August 7, 2013 James Chellson Ralph Duke Ben Hussey Alison Stephans Lake Park High School

2. Driver Education Staff Alison Stephans Ben Hussey JamesChellson RalphDuke Driver Education Department(630) 295-5274

3. Agenda • Introductions • Mission Statement • Program Description • Parent Guide • Student Evaluation • Questions & Answers • Refreshments

4. Mission Statement To enable a student driver to become a safer, more responsible, decision-maker, as it relates to the highway transportation system. To teach each student to contribute to the improvement of traffic safety in our community and the state of Illinois.

5. Program Requirements Before enrolling a student must have: Passed 8 classes Minimum age 15 Lake Park lab fee To receive a permit: Successfully pass - eye exam, permit test Signed Permit Application and $20 state fee

6. Program Description Our Program offers: One semester comprehensive, Fully-integrated 4 phase program. Consisting of: Classroom Phase Simulation Phase Range Phase On-Road Phase

7. Classroom Phase Classroom Phase Required for graduation Will receive a 1/2 credit Interact with all levels of students Learn to make intelligent decisions Broad based curriculum

8. Units of Instruction Signs, Signals & Roadway Markings Basic Car Control Managing Risk Natural Laws & Car Control Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers Negotiating Intersections Sharing The Road With Others

9. Units of Instruction Urban, Rural and Expressway Situations Driving in Adverse Conditions Handling Emergencies Driver Condition & Aggressive Driving Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving Insuring Your Vehicle Maintaining Your Vehicle

10. Simulation Phase Not just a psychomotor skill Increases visual perception Sound decision-making skills Improves judgment

11. Range Phase Enhances visual search patterns Uses decision-making skills Improves judgment Masters difficult maneuvers

12. On-Road Phase Brings together all phases in a variety of traffic situations

13. Behind –the-Wheel Drives • Behind-the-Wheel leaves the range at 3:05 p.m. Saturday morning leaves promptly at 7:30, 9 and 10:30. • If you are going to miss, let your teacher know immediately. • If you are absent, have your parent call or email your teacher informing us of your absence.

14. Graduated Licensing New Law Changes for Teen Driving Permit Phase Drivers Age 15 Parental or guardian consent required to obtain an instruction permit. Permit must be held for a minimum of nine months. Permit is valid for up to two years. Practice driving 50 hours, including 10 hours of night driving, supervised by parent or an adult age 21 or older with a valid driver's license

15. Graduated Licensing Permit Phase Drivers Age 15 Curfew is Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m. , Friday and Saturday 11:00 p.m. All occupants under age 19 must wear safety belts The driver must remain conviction-free for 9 months before become eligible for a driver's license. No cell phone use under age 19.

16. Graduated Licensing Intermediate Phase - Drivers Age 16-17 Parental or guardian consent is required to obtain a license; a parent must verify that a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours of night driving, has been completed. Only one passenger under age 20 is allowed in the vehicle for the first 12 months after receiving a license or until he or she reaches the age of 18, whichever occurs sooner (Does not include siblings or step-siblings). Curfew is Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m. , Friday and Saturday 11:00 p.m. (curfew applies to drivers under age 18)

17. Graduated Licensing Intermediate Phase - Drivers Age 16-17 Number of passengers limited to one in the front seat and to the number of safety belts in the back seat after the first 12 months. All occupants under age 19 must wear safety belts. Mandate drivers under age 18 to appear in court with parent or guardian. Must remain conviction-free for six months to move to full licensing

18. Graduated Licensing Full Licensing Phase - Drivers 18-20 No cell phone use under age 19 Zero Tolerance For Alcohol & Drugs

19. Graduated Licensing New Changes to Teen Driving Laws Ticket drivers AND passengers age 15-20 who violate the passenger restriction law. If you are convicted of two moving violations in a 24-month period, your driver’s license will be suspended for 30 days

20. Graduated Licensing Four (4) Key Objectives to Graduated Licensing are: Expand the learning process by providing new drivers with lots of varied and supervised practice to gain experience and maturity before driving alone. Minimize crash risk exposure by requiring that new drivers gain critical experience in lower-risk conditions (daytime driving, without peers, etc.) before venturing out in high-risk conditions (night-time driving, with peers, etc.) Improve driving skills by encouraging new drivers to practice, practice, and practice some more and to gradually introduce new privileges when earned. Motivate for safety by acknowledging safe driving behaviors and reducing driving privileges for reckless or unsafe behaviors.

21. A Parents Role Parent Teen Workbook Assists parents and coaches Good communication & attitudes Driving safely Driving skills and practice time Driving log concept

22. Driving Evaluation Guide

23. Insurance Issues • Do I need to contact my agent? • Are we covered? • Do we need proof of insurance? • When do I notify my agent of licensing? • Are there still discounts that apply?

24. Licensing Cooperative Driver Testing Program What is this program? How does it work? When is it time for a license?

25. Internet Presence www.lphs.org

26. Resource Center www.lphs.org

27. On-Line Grade Updates https://ehome.lphs.org/homeaccess/

28. From The Driver Education Staff Thank You and Continued Safe Driving