Jordan Driving School Drivers Ed Notes

Unit 1 Notes

The purpose of the highway transportation system

  • move people and products from one place to another safely and efficiently

  • to move people and the (“FOUR ES”) serve as support pillars of the HTS (engineering, education, emergency medical services, enforcement)

  • three components of the HTS are roads, vehicles, users

The process of getting a permit

  • 30-hr classroom learning

  • eye exam-health screening

  • 6-hour behind the wheel (25 weeks after classroom)

  • course completion from JDS

  • make an appointment at NCDMV for permit

  • Go to your school and request a driving eligibility certificate (only good for thirty days)

State Licensing system requirements

  • Learners permit

  • intermediate drivers license

  • full drivers license

  • GDL requirement (GDL stands for graduated license program)

successfully completing a driver education course will not guarantee that you become a safe driver

inexperience is the greatest problem facing beginning drivers

the graduated drivers license permit process was created to reduce teen crashes

the graduated drivers license permit process requires 10 logged hours of night driving

the three levels of graduated drivers license are permit, provisional license, full license

16 years of age and completion of a driving log with a minimum of 60 hours are requirements to get a license with a Level I permit

The three ways that can result into losing the driving eligibility certificate are dropping out, 10 days suspension, assigned to an alternative educational school

  1. you are at risk every minute you are on the road

  2. new drivers tend to underestimate the risks involved in driving

  3. there are always actions you can take to reduce your risk

RISK always “CAN” be changed/analyzed/altered

RISK - the chance of injury or loss of life

risk perception is the evaluation of risk present at the time the maneuver is made

Risk management is altering risk by making adjustments to position and/or speed

Inexperience is the greatest problem facing beginning drivers

Nearly one-half of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving

Eight danger zones

  1. driver inexperience

  2. driving with teen passengers

  3. nighttime driving

  4. not using seat belts

  5. distracted driving

  6. drowsy driving reckless driving

  7. impaired driving

  8. reckless driving

A teen drivers chance of crashing is higher when driving between 9pm and 6am

Driver error is by far the most common cause of collisions

the amount of risk can be reduced in driving situations by increasing following distance. MORE distance increases the time required to react to risks

Failing to yield the right of way, driving; driving too fast for road conditions; being distracted are primary factors involved in teen crashes

Drivers should develop the habit of searching seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk

If you would like to be an organ donor you should talk to your parents first

Licensing agency is authorized to:

  • grant the license

  • suspend the license

  • revoke the license

As a safe driver YOU are accountable for people along for the ride, other people on the roadway operators, and yourself

The PRIMARY responsibility of all drivers is to OBEY all traffic laws

if you accumulate more than 12 points within three years your license may be suspended

two examples of moving violations are following too closely (tailgating) and (failing to yield) to emergency siren are two examples of moving violations

Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights carries the most points

6 rules to drive

  1. No cell phones

  2. no alcohol

  3. no extra passengers

  4. buckle up

  5. no speeding

  6. use integrity

Keys to success

  • good communication

  • be a role model

  • supervised driving practice

a supervising driver must be licensed for at least 5 years

communication between student and teacher, student, and parent can be achieved by teacher making personal communication with student and parent using email/phone/text

its important to check around your vehicle before moving it because objects, people or pets maybe around the vehicle

A-D-T-S-E-A & AAA stands for American driver and traffic safety education association and for American automobile association

Unit 2

to learn all about the vehicle you will be driving

  • read the owners manual

    • every vehicle has an owners manual which explains every aspect of the vehicle

    • manufacturers offer an owners manual in paper form, electronic, or both

    • it may not be exciting but its effective for learning about the vehicle

when approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should approach the drivers door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic

Enhanced Mirror Settings - For the driver's side mirror, this can be done by placing your head against the side window as shown in Graphic C and the

setting the mirror to just see the side of the car.

Do the same with the passenger's side mirror but position your head at the middle of the car. You should next check to see that the blind zones are truly eliminated.

The middle rearview mirror should be aimed at the middle of back window/can see bottom of window

The inside rearview mirror should be aimed at the middle of back window seeing the bottom of window.

VIP - High Beam Headlight indicator is something you need to monitor when in use.

The Power window switch is not a required safety feature.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1)RED - IMMEDIATE SAFETY RISK - Do Not Continue Driving.

2)YELLOW/ORANGE - PROCEED WITH CAUTION - Continue Driving Get Service.

3)GREEN/BLUE-SYSTEM IS ACTIVE - Something Is On Cruise Control Or Highbeam Lights or Turn Signals.

You can find tire information in your vehicle owner's manual or on the tire information sticker on your driver's side door.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "TIRE" AND A "WHEEL"

The tire is the outer black part-it's made of rubber

The wheel is the hard center part, often made of metal or aluminum

The 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock hand positions allows for the best control when turning the steering wheel

The Wing mirrors help eliminate the blind spots to the side and rear quarter- panel

Pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside the vehicle should be performed every time you drive

PRE-CHECKS

Circle Check

Instrument panel check Look/Feel/Listen Check

Steering Wheel & Seating Position Mirrors Positioning & adjustment Seat Belt before Driving

When it is raining, you should not use cruise control in these conditions. Use your Owner's Manual to learn the indicators on the instrument panel

Making sure your vehicle is prepared for driving can greatly reduce your risk on the road.

Pre-driving checks should be performed every time you drive.

Checks under the hood should be performed at least once a month, or as recommended in the owner's manual.

Keep foot on Brake Pedal when starting the car

The Parking Brake holds the vehicle in place when parked and protects the transmission

The driver should Sit a minimum of 10 inches from the steering wheel and Head Restraint in the middle of head.

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point slightly above your ears

Drivers are legally responsible for themselves and all children less than age 16 in the vehicle

Put your safety belt on!

This simple act is the most effective thing you can do to prevent injury or death to you and your occupants