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HDJ Driver EducationNAME:Virtual- Driver Education ProjectDate:This unit is designed to help our students learn what is involved in the various costs associated with the purchase and the maintenance of a vehicle of their own, as well as planning a cross-country trip and working with a budget. Students will also become more familiar with internet resources and computer use for obtaining information. (Suggested links for the project are included).IntroductionYour generous uncle has decided to reward you for your good grades and academic achievements by helping you to purchase your first vehicle. He has decided to give you $15,000.00, but with the following conditions:You must pay for the vehicle with cash, no financing plans.You must provide full insurance coverage for the first six months.You must purchase a new set of four tires, a set of windshield wipers, two oil changes, a brake job and a tune-up.You must buy a one-way airline ticket to the airport closest to your uncle so that you may pick up the vehicle. The destination must be a minimum of 700 miles away from ALGONQUIN, IL.You must drive your vehicle back to your home in Algonquin. You must drive for AT LEAST TWO DAYS. You cannot drive straight home without stopping. (about no more than 8.5 hours a day traveled)You must decide on your hotel, food, fuel usage and costs. You may not stay with a friend for lodging, camp out, or sleep in your car.You must not exceed $15,000 in total expenditures. Emergencies and unforeseen costs may arise, which must also be covered by your gift.YOU MUST PROVIDE THE EVIDENCE OF ALL OF YOUR FINDINGS!! **PRINT OUTS OF WEBSITES/PICTURES- You can screen shot and paste it into a word document.General DetailsProject must be completed and turned in on time.All information and paperwork must be organized in a binder or folder in order ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC.Time will be allocated for this project in class.Project work is done in class and at home using the internet and maps provided.Insurance quotes may be obtained either via internet or through your agent.A map of the trip must be provided with the completed project.ObjectivesSuccessful completion of this project will give you the opportunity to:Select an appropriate vehicle for your driving experience and available finances.Select an insurance provider for your vehicle and obtain full coverage.Find the cost of the license plate and taxes for your vehicle.Price parts and other maintenance items specific to your vehicle.Plan a round trip visit to your uncle’s and pick up your vehicle.DUE DATE:ResourcesHow to screenshot:Find the PrtSc button on the computer. When you are ready to take a screenshot of the entire computer screen, press the PrtSc buttonOpen up a word document or google doc and paste into the word document.The image of the screen you just captured will be copied into the word document as a picture.Vehicle Information Resources/Links (you can purchase your car from any site you would like)Use Kelly blue book to find the retail and trade in values for your car: You will need to click on car value (or I want to… check my car’s value)Insurance Information Resources/LinksIf you are finding insurance ON YOUR OWN, we have found getting an ANNONYMOUS quote from The General has been the easiest way. You SHOULD NOT put in personal information except for a birthdate. DO NOT provide phone number, address, social security number etc. print outs/evidence that may have private information should be blocked out.Maintenance This website will also help you find tire size for your vehicle! and Travel SitesAirline Ticket (You can use any airline you choose) or Information***MUST BE NO OLDER THAN 8 YEARS OLD and the car MUST be AT LEAST $2,500 (anything less is questionable)Vehicle year:Vehicle Make:Vehicle Model:Body Style (circle one)2 door, 4 door, hatchback, SUV, Truck, VanPurchase price of the vehicle$Sales TaxCounty you live: .Tax Rate of the county you live: .Purchase price x tax rate= sales tax(Kane AND McHenry County are BOTH 7.75% tax rate)$Title$95Licensing$101TOTAL YOU WILL PAY FOR THE VEHICLE$Vehicle SpecsTire Size(can be found on when you put in your car information)Engine Size (how many cylinders)Fuel Economy (Miles per gallon) City:Highway:Gas Tank CapacityTrade In Value of your vehicle$Retail Value of your vehicle$Insurance InformationName of Insurance:Circle One: WITH ParentsOn Your OwnInsurance typeCoverage Amount of InsuranceCost per month/ 6 month/ year to have that coverageComprehensiveBodily Injury LiabilityProperty Damage LiabilityCollisionUninsured MotoristTowing/Roadside Emergency6 Month Premium cost:Deductible:If you did this with your parents, PARENT SIGNATURE:MaintenanceSet of Four TiresCost of TWO oil changesCost a brake jobCost of TWO wiper bladesCost of a Tune-upVirtual Trip Planning WorksheetCityWrite down the city you will use for your destination. Must be at least 700 miles away from Algonquin, Illinois.Airline information FROM Algonquin TO your “Uncle’s” city where you will get your car Date of TravelAirline/ Flight #Departure TimeArrival TimeCost of ONE-WAY ticket$Spend the day with your Uncle and leave the following day.First Day of TravelFill up your gas tankTANK CAPACITY WAS FOUND IN YOUR VEHICLE INFORMATIONEXAMPLE Tank capacity might be 16 gallons x $3.28/gallon= $ 52.48 when you fill up with gas that costs $3.28/gallon. (this number will change depending on the location and the cost of gas in that location)Starting Time:Miles traveled to first stop (lunch break)Miles traveled from first stop (lunch break) until reaching the hotelTotal Miles traveled on Day 1Number of gallons usedCost of fuel (tank capacitygallons x cost/gallon)=$Cost of Food (at least $5/meal, you must eat 3 meals)$Activity NameCost of Activity$Hotel Name . City of Hotel . Cost of Hotel$Cost of fuel IF you needed to refuel that day$Total Daily Expenses$Ending Time:Ending LOCATION:Second Day of Travel toward AlgonquinStarting Time:Cost of fuel IF you needed to refuel after day 1 travel$Miles traveled to first stop (lunch break)Miles traveled from first stop (lunch break) until reaching ending locationTotal Miles traveled on Day 2Number of gallons usedCost of fuel (tank capacitygallons x cost/gallon)=$Cost of Food Complimentary/Free Breakfast included at hotel? YES NO(at least $5/meal, you must eat 3 meals)$Activity NameCost of Activity$Total Daily Expenses$Ending Time:Ending LOCATION:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cost of fuel IF you needed to refuel that day$IF you need a 3rd day of travel, please include your second hotelHotel Name . City of Hotel . Cost of Hotel $Total Daily Expenses$IF NEEDED Third Day of Travel toward AlgonquinStarting Time:Cost of fuel IF you needed to refuel after day 2 travel$Miles traveled to first stop (lunch break)Miles traveled from first stop (lunch break) until reaching ending locationTotal Miles traveled on Day 3Number of gallons usedCost of fuel (tank capacitygallons x cost/gallon)=$Cost of Food Complimentary/Free Breakfast included at hotel? (circle one) YES NO(at least $5/meal, you must eat 3 meals)$Activity NameCost of Activity$Total Daily Expenses$Ending Time:Ending LOCATION:REFLECTION QuestionsTOTALSTotal Miles TraveledTotal Gallons used Total COST of gas needed$Total ExpensesTotal Cost of Vehicle$Total Cost of Insurance (first 6 months)$Total Cost of Maintenance $Total cost of trip Cost of Flight: Daily Expenses for day 1: Daily Expenses for day 2: (optional) Daily Expenses for day 3:$TOTAL EXPENSES$Remaining Balance$15,000- Total Expenses$1. Was the vehicle chosen for this project your first choice? If not, why? Use at least 3 SENTENCES TO EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER2. Reflect on this project. What was the easiest part? USE 3 SENTENCES TO EXPLAIN3. What was the hardest part? USE 3 SENTENCES TO EXPLAIN4. If you could do it all over again what would you do differently? USE 3 SENTENCES TO EXPLAIN5. Explain what you learned from this experience. USE AT LEAST 3 SENTENCES TO EXPLAINNamePeriodRUBRICPoint ValueVehicle InformationCompleted Worksheet10Evidence1199515217805Screenshot of vehicle1389380217805Kelly Blue Book screenshots5Insurance WorksheetCompleted Worksheet5Evidence1191895394335Print outs from website used (like general) 1390650405130Parent Signature5Insurance EXTRA CREDIT **Printouts of insurance company brochures, signature of insurance agent, printouts of insurance information (with parents) (block out any personal information)+5Maintenance283972034925Evidence10283972038735Tires284924533655Oil Change284924527940Windshield wipers284924522860Brake Job284924536195Tune UpMaintenance EXTRA CREDIT **Coupons, +2 per coupon, AND if you GO and get a receipt or estimates from an actual mechanic/ store (5-10 points ec)481647535560Map of Trip 5Virtual Trip PlanningCompleted Worksheet10Evidence285877029210Flight information screenshot5First Day of Travel Completed Worksheet5Evidence848995203200Gas Buddy758190230505Activity Information787400211455Hotel Information5Second Day of TravelCompleted Worksheet5Evidence839470207010Gas Buddy758190215265Activity Information777875205740Hotel Information5Reflection WorksheetTotals5Question 11Question 22Question 32Question 43Question 55In class Preparation/Time well Spent3Complete, On time, Rubric Turned in, papers in order in a folder or binder4TOTAL /100 ................
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