Loudoun County Public Schools / Overview



Module 1: Topic 1 Program Goals1. Being a safe and responsible driver takes a combination of knowledge, attitude and skill:You must know traffic laws and safe driving practices - breaking the “rules of the road” is the major cause of collisionsYou must care about the safety of others You must be predictable and courteous2. Driver education is a “collision avoidance” course:You will learn to see dangerous situations before they happen andDrive strategically - responding quickly and effectively to prevent collisions3. The Teenage Brain:The Frontal Lobe is the area of the brain that controls understanding consequences and suppressing impulses and does not mature until about age 25How do you think this could impact your decision making on the road?4. Restrictions in VA:You have a curfew restriction between the hours of 12 am and 4 am with the following exceptions:EMERGENCYDriving with a LICENSED PARENT OR GUARDIANTO AND FROM WORKYOU are driving to or from a SCHOOL SPONSORED eventUntil you have your license for 1 year, you may only have one non-family member in your car under the age of 21; unless accompanied by a licensed parent or adult acting place of the parent in the front seat. Once you have had your license for 1 year, you may have up to three non-family members under the age of 21 in your car at one time in the following situations; Traveling to and from workA licensed driver over 21 is in the front seatThere is an emergency***PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERSCell phones or other wireless communication devices are prohibited.5. Why do you need a driver’s license?6. What should you know before you get behind the wheel?7. Are you mature enough to handle the responsibility of owning and operating a motor vehicle?8. What do you hope to learn in this course?Module 1: Topic 2Licensing Laws1. To obtain your learner’s permit:You must have parent permissionYou must be at least 15 years and 6 months. Provide proof of residency, identity, social security number and legal presence Proof of Virginia Residency – need one:Verification by the parents if under the age of 19DMV issued ID Card3. Proof of legal presence – need one:Birth CertificateLegal Passport4. To obtain a learner’s permit applicants must successfully complete:Must correctly answer all 10 traffic sign, signals and pavement marking questions (100%)General Knowledge Test (80%)Vision Test - Correctable Vision (20/40) Day Time only driving (between 20/40 and 20/70)5. If you fail the learners permit test:Applicants less than 18 must wait 15 days to retake the test.Applicants older than 18 pay $2 or wait 15 days.If you fail the learner’s permit test 3 times you must complete a driver’s education course subsequent to the third failure.6. Permit Guidelines:You should practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age or a family member that is at least 18 years of age.Learner’s Permit carriers may not carry more than 1 passenger who is under the age of 18.7. To obtain a Driver’s License:You must be at least 16 years and 3 months old.You must hold a learner’s permit for at least 9 months.You must also successfully complete an approved driver education program.Having parent permission as well as a certified 45 hours (at least 15 of which were after sunset) is a must for applicants under the age of 18.You must attend Partners for Safe Teen Driving Program with you parent/guardianWhen you start driving, you must carry with you, your 180 day temporary license (TDL-180), issued by your in car driver education teacher AND your learner’s permit.Also note that under 21 the license is vertical and 21 and over the license is horizontal.8. Juvenile Licensing Ceremony:You will receive notice of date to appear within the initial 180–day licensing period.A Judge will give your PARENTS the hard copy of your license at a ceremony held by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court that serves your zip codeYou must dress appropriately, be on time, and bring learner’s permit and 180-day temporary driver’s license9. License Expiration Date:License expires on 20th birthdayApplicants 20 years of age or less will be required to retake the signs and general knowledge tests if they have any traffic convictions10. License Suspensions and Revocation:Suspension - Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarilyRevocation - Your privilege to drive has been terminated1st offense under 18Anyone convicted of a violation under the age of 21 will be mandated by a judge to attend a driver improvement clinic 2nd offense under 18 – Suspension3rd offense under 18 – RevocationMust reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passed11. Administrative License Suspension (ALS):Your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of seven days if you:Register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higherAre under age 21 and register a BAC of 0.02 or higher (zero tolerance law)Refuse to take the field sobriety test (implied consent law)12. School Attendance and Your License:a. Ten consecutive unexcused absences from school can result in a license suspension13. Consequences for driving with a suspended license:Jail timeFine Extension of the initial suspension Module 1: Topic 3 Virginia Driver’s Manual Signs, Signals and Pavement MarkingsType of LightREDYELLOWGREENSTEADY (traffic light)stop and remain stoppedclear the intersectiongo if the intersection is clearTRAFFIC SIGNAL ARROWSDO NOT proceed in the direction of that arrow.warning that the light is about to changeproceed in the direction of that arrow.FLASHING LIGHTSstop, yield and go when clearcaution dangerous intersectiongo in the direction of arrow if clear; If turning, yield to vehicles from other directionLANE USE SIGNALS RED X – never drive in this laneYellow X: Move out of the lane as soon as safely possibleGreen Arrow: Safe to drive in this lane1. When can you turn RIGHT on red?At some intersections you may turn right while the traffic light is redBEFORE turning STOP460965511713100Check for traffic and pedestriansYou may NOT turn right on red if one of these signs is present When can you turn LEFT on Red? It is permitted on a one-way street.BEFORE turning STOP460965511713100Check for traffic and pedestriansYou may NOT turn left on red if one of these signs is present What if the traffic signals do not work?You are required to STOP and treat this situation like a 4 way stopIf a police office is there directing traffic than follow the officer’s directions4. The color of a traffic sign conveys a specific meaning. SIGN COLORCategoryExample (Draw or name a sign here)Red used with WhiteProhibitiveBlack used with whiteRegulatoryYellow used with blackWarningBlueMotorist ServicesGreenGuideFluorescent optic yellowSchool zonePinkWarn about incidentsOrangeConstructionMake sure to slow down, be alert and protect the workers who build and maintain our roads. You may be fined up to $500 if convicted of exceeding the speed limit in a highway work zone.BrownRecreational5. The shape of a traffic sign conveys a specific meaning. ShapeCategoryExample (Draw or name a sign here)Vertical RectangleRegulatory or GuideHorizontal RectangleDirections or InformationRoundAdvance warning of a railroadCross buckRailroad Crossing – same as a YIELD signDiamondWarningPentagonSchool ZoneOctagonStopTriangleYieldFlag Triangle PennantNo Passing6. Pavement markings:Broken lines – may pass with cautionSolid lines – do not crossYellow lines – two way trafficWhite lines – one way trafficWhat does a broken white line mean?What does a double solid yellow line mean?7. Shared Left Turn Lane: 354330022860003657600228600037719001371600040005002286000411480022860003657600762000040005007620000Traffic from both directions uses the lane365760012954000377190012954000400050012954000 to turn leftb. You may not go more than 150 feet8. What is an (High Occupancy vehicles) HOV Lane?A lane that is reserved at peak travel times or longer for the exclusive use of vehicles with a driver and one or more passengersThe lane has a white diamond shape on the road.9. Triangles painted on the pavement show that you must yield. ................
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