Units
Unit 1: Permit Phase
Rules of the Road and Permit Test
1 week
Objectives:
- To understand Illinois Traffic laws
- Describe the Licensing Procedures
- Explain the responsibilities associated with the driving privilege
- To pass permit test
- Understand the classroom Policies and procedures
- Understand the importance of
daily practice at home
Unit 2: The Driving Task
Chapters 1-3, 5
5 weeks
Objectives:
- Explain the 3 parts of the HTS and its purpose
- Interpret the shapes & colors of traffic signs
- Differentiate between the different types of traffic signals and road way markings
- Name and describe the 4 steps in the IPDE process
Unit 3: Controlling your vehicle
Ch. 4 and 10
3 weeks
Objectives:
- Demonstrate correct hand signals
- List the steps for changing lanes and reversing
- Explain the different types of turnabouts
- Describe and demonstrate angle, parallel, perpendicular and hill parking
- Demonstrate procedures to be followed at uncontrolled and controlled intersections
- Define right-of-way and yielding
Unit 4: Rural, City, and Expressway Driving
Ch. 14-16
5 Weeks
Objectives:
- Explain 3 and 4 second following distance
- Describe how to identify 1 and 2 way streets
- Explain how rural conditions differ from urban
- Compare and contrast rural to urban driving
- List 5 reasons why expressways have lower
collision rates
Unit 5: Adverse and Emergency Conditions
Ch. 12-13
3 Weeks
Objectives:
- Explain the procedures involved in controlling your car in adverse driving conditions
- Explain actions taken for various vehicle malfunctions and emergency situations
- List how certain emergency situations can be avoided
Unit 6: Being a Responsible Driver
Ch. 7-8, 17
3 Weeks
Objectives:
- Explain BAC and factors that influence or affect it
- Evaluate the 5 myths about alcohol
- Compare and contrast different drugs and how they affect the driving task
- List and distinguish the cost of owning and driving a vehicle
- Examine what is covered under each type of insurance