DRIVER EDUCATION I. COURSE DESCRIPTION - VVSD

[Pages:8]DRIVER EDUCATION

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Driver Education is an integrated program of classroom work, simulation, and on-thestreet instruction. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors under the age of 21 must successfully complete all phases of the Driver Education program prior to receiving a State of Illinois driver's license. This course will help students learn about traffic laws and become responsible users of the highway transportation system. The State of Illinois requires the parent to certify that the teen has completed at least fifty (50) hours of supervised behind-the-wheel training outside of the Driver Education class. This must be done prior to receiving their driver's license. In addition, students must hold an instruction permit for nine (9) months and one (1) day before obtaining a driver's license. The State of Illinois also requires the teen to have passed eight (8) classes in the previous two semesters in order to take Driver Education. Students will be charged a driver education fee of $250 for this course. Students enrolled in first semester driver education must pay by the last day of summer registration or the student will be dropped. Students enrolled in second semester driver education must pay their driver education fee at a date to be determined in December or the student will be dropped. In addition, students will incur a $20 permit fee from the State of Illinois. This fee covers the permit cost and the cost of the student's first driver's license. The permit fee must be paid during the first week of school of the semester that you have driver education class.

II. CRITICAL CONTENT

1. Rules of Road Students will know the meaning of signs, signals, and roadway markings. Students will know the laws in regards to the rules of road.

2. Student Responsibility Students will know that with a driver's license comes responsibility. Students will know that drivers are responsible for protecting themselves, their passengers, property, and other people on the roadway. Students will know that drivers are responsible for maintaining and financing the vehicles they use. Students will know the process of organ donation.

3. Accident Prevention Students will know how attitudes and emotions can affect driving. Students will know the increased risk of injury and death from not wearing a safety belt and engaging in other risky behaviors such as speeding and distracted driving. Students will know how positive attitudes and courtesy can make them safe drivers.

4. Visual Skills Students will learn to identify what he or she sees ahead, such as a stop sign, traffic signals, speed limit and warning signs, movement of other vehicles, pedestrians, and other potential hazards.

5. Behind the Wheel Skills Students will be able to demonstrate correct left and right hand turns. Students will be able to demonstrate good braking control, steering control, lane position, and speed control. Students will be able to demonstrate correct lane changes. Students will be able to demonstrate correct parking and backing procedures. Students will be able to demonstrate driving in different environments and conditions.

6. Substance Awareness Students will know the dangers of drinking and using drugs while driving.

7. Parent Communication Students will need to receive fifty hours of behind the wheel driving practice with any licensed driver who has held a license for at least one year and is twenty-one years old. A parents' role is to reinforce skills and safe habits introduced by the driver education teacher.

III. COURSE MATERIALS

Textbook: Drive Right Eleventh Edition published by Pearson Prentice Hall (supplied)

IV. COURSE POLICIES

1. Attendance is very important in driver education. Students are required to attend all sessions of classroom, simulators and behind the wheel instruction. If a student accumulates twelve (12) unexcused absences during the semester, their grade will be an "F" for the course. If a student is absent fifteen (15) or more days during the semester, whether the absences are excused or unexcused, the student will receive an "F" for the course due to absences.

2. The school policy will be enforced on student tardiness.

3. The students' grade is based on 90% tests/final exam and 10% class work.

Students that score a D+ or lower on a test are recommended to retake the test. They are allowed to reassess or retake the test up to two times if needed in the time frame of three weeks from date of original assessment

(ending one week before the end of the semester). If, on the first retake the student receives a grade C- or better they will not be given a second retake. In order for a student to re-test, the student must complete an alternative assignment to help them prepare for the re-test before the re-test is given. Students that score a grade of C- or higher on the original test are allowed to reassess or re-test one time in the time frame of three weeks from date of original assessment (ending one week before end of the semester). Please note: If a student takes the re-test and scores lower than the original score, the lower score stands. In order for a student to re-test, the student must complete an alternative assignment to help them prepare for the re-test before the re-test is given. Class work will consist of the chapter worksheet handouts, chapter preassessment sheet handouts and two article summaries per chapter. Class work can be redone/edited from the original assignment (ending one week before the end of the semester). Extra credit is not available in this class.

4. No food or drink is allowed in the classroom.

5. Parent agrees to drive the student fifty (50) hours of behind the wheel during the course before the student can obtain a driver's license.

6. Student will need to hold a permit for nine (9) months and one (1) day before he/she can obtain a driver's license.

7. Student will need to pass both phases of driver education (lab and classroom) in order to obtain a driver's license.

V. ASSESSMENT POLICIES

Classroom Grading Rubric

A (100-93)

A- (92.9-90)

B+ (89.9-87)

B (86.9-83)

B- (82.9-80)

C+ (79.9-77)

C (76.9-73)

C- (72.9-70)

D+ (69.9-67)

D (66.9-63)

D- (62.9-60)

F

(59.9 and below)

 Behind-The-Wheel Grading Rubric (behind-the-wheel is not a letter grade; it is pass or fail by number system). Students should progress in the numbering system from their first drive to their twelfth drive.

9-10 (Excellent)

8

(Above Average)

6-7 (Average)

4-5 (Below Average/Failing)

1-3 (Failing)

Students must receive a 6 on their twelfth drive in order to pass behind-the-wheel. Please note that a ? or + may be used in the grading system. For example, a 6- would not be a passing grade.

VI. COURSE PROCEDURES (Pacing for Behind-The-Wheel)

1. Romeoville (6 days) Residential Turns/Stops Steering Controlled Intersections

2. Romeoville (6 days) Residential Review Multi-Lane Traffic Introduction to Lane Changes

3. Lemont (6 days) Perpendicular/Angle Parking Multi-Lane Traffic Light City

4. Lockport (6 days) Lane Changes Uphill/Downhill Park 2 Point Turnabout/Backing Light City Multi-Lane Traffic Controlled/Uncontrolled intersections Railroad Crossings

5. High Road/Lockport (6 days) Introduction to Laws of Nature Hills/Curves Speed/Lane Control

6. Bluff Road/Lemont (6 days) Laws of Nature Hills/Curves Speed/Lane Control Uphill/Downhill Park

7. Crest Hill (6 days) City Traffic Multi-Lane Usage

8. Downtown Joliet (6 days) Heavy City Traffic One Way Streets Multi-Lane Traffic

9. Rural Roads (6 days) Hills/Curves Slow Moving Vehicles (SMV's) Encountering Animals

10. Expressway 55S (6 days) Introduction to Expressway Multi-Lane Roads City

11. Expressway 55 N (6 days) Enter/Exit Acceleration/Deceleration Lane Lane Changes

12. Lockport (6 days) Cooperative Driving Testing Program (CDTP) Practice Test Lane Changes Uphill/Downhill Park 2 Point Turnabout/Backing Controlled/Uncontrolled Intersections Railroad Crossings

COURSE PROCEDURES/HOMEWORK (Pacing for Classroom) Scope and Sequence

Applications Permit Fee Rules of the Road Vision Tests Student Guidelines Starting Procedures Simulation Orientation Videos (see list of videos) Chapter 3: Basic Vehicle Control (Semester 2 only cover Adverse Weather Conditions ? Simulation Film and Power Point 1 day only) Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Romeoville I Chapter 4: Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Romeoville II

Chapter 5: Managing Risk with the IPDE Process Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Lemont Chapter 10: Negotiating Intersections Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Lockport

Chapter 9: Natural Laws and Car Control Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. High Road/Lockport

Week 1 (5 days) State Rules of the Road Test Starting Procedures Quiz Homework: Rules of the Road Questions

Week 2 & 3 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 3 Test

Week 4 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 4 Test

Week 5 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 5 Test Week 6 (5 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles

Chapter 10 Test Week 7 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 9 Test

Chapter 8: Managing Distractions (semester 1) Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Bluff Road/Lemont

Week 8 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 8 Test

FLIP FLOP CHAPTER 8 AND CHAPTER 12/13 FOR SEMESTER 2

Chapter 12/13: Adverse Weather Conditions/Handling Emergencies (SEMESTER 2 ONLY) Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Bluff Road/Lemont Chapter 14: Driving in City Traffic Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Crest Hill Chapter 11: Sharing the Roadway Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Downtown Joliet

Chapter 15: Driving in Rural Areas Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Rural Roads

(6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 12 & 13 Test

Week 9 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 14 Test Week 10 (3 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 11 Test Week 11 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 15 Test

Chapter 16: Driving on Expressways Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Expressway 55S

Chapter 12: Driving in Adverse Conditions Chapter 13: Handling Emergencies Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Expressway 55N

Week 12 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 16 Test Week 13 (6 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 12 & 13 Test

Chapter 7: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Lockport (practice test/coop test)

Chapter 17: Buying and Maintaining a Vehicle Simulation (see list of simulation DVD's/films) Power Point (see list of chapter power points) Videos (see list of chapter videos) B.T.W. Lockport (practice test/coop test)

Week 14 & 15 (7 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 7 Test

Week 16 (5 days) Homework: Pre-Assessment (Review)/2 Worksheets/2 Articles Chapter 17 Test

DRIVER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Mike Odle (Department Chairperson) 815-407-5056/email odlems@ John Arlis 815-407-5057/email arlisjp@ Steve Gonzalez 815-407-5173/email gonzalezsl@

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