Unit Topics

Approximate time (weeks)

Key Ideas and Concepts

Orientation

3 weeks

• Traffic laws
• Sharing the road
• Driving under the influence
• Traffic violations/crashes
• Roadway signs
• Traffic signals and pavement markings
• Safe driving tips
• Traffic Stop Procedures

The Driving Task

1.5 weeks

• Drivers Responsibility
• The Driving Task
• The HTS system
• Instrument controls and devices
• Pre-driving procedures
• Post-driving procedures

IPDE Process

2.5 weeks

• Identify
• Predict
• Decide
• Execute
• Traffic signs

Controlling Your Vehicle

2.5 weeks

• Gravity and Energy of Motion

• Friction and Traction
• Stopping distance
• Controlling Force of Impact
• Steering, Signaling, and Changing Lanes
• Making Turns and Turning the Vehicle Around
• Parking

Different Driving Environments

3 weeks

• Urban Driving Situations
• Rural Driving Situations
• Expressway Driving Situations
• Adverse Driving conditions
• Handling Emergencies

Being A Responsible Driver

3 weeks

• Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Traffic Laws Governing the Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Buying a Vehicle
• Insuring a Vehicle
• Environmental Concerns