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Help for the Teenager Who Wants to Drive Driver Education Manual by Wayne K. Tully Write your customer ID number here:_____________ (found on the bottom of your mailing label sheet) HELP FOR THE TEENAGER WHO WANTS TO DRIVE National Driver Training Institute 4432 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 www.USDriverTraining.com Main Office 1-800-942-2050 Production Date: April 26th, 2006 8th Edition © 1994, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005 All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its author and is designed to provide useful advice on the subject covered. The author and publisher expressly disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, that is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book. Note: The information in this book is not intended to be, and does not constitute, the giving of legal advice. States vary in motor vehicle statutes and traffic laws, and the courts of those states often vary in their interpretation of those laws. Therefore, there is no guarantee that any particular court or state authority will accept the interpretations of the law explained in this book. However, rules of safety and courtesy are generally universal. ISBN 1-56857-003-1 Printed in the United States of America. DEDICATION This program is dedicated to those “Parents Who Care” enough to invest their time in making their teens safe drivers for life! National Driver Training Institute 2 DRIVER EDUCATION MANUAL Table of Contents Acknowledgments........................................................................................................................... 9 Our Unique Concept ................................................................................................................. 10 The Automobile In Our Children’s Lives..................................................................................... 11 Parents As Teachers In The Home................................................................................................ 12 Administering the Tests ............................................................................................................ 13 Guidelines for BTW Instruction ................................................................................................... 14 DO’s and DON’Ts .................................................................................................................... 15 Driving Evaluations .................................................................................................................. 17 Tests and Forms and Things You Need to Know......................................................................... 19 Why is it important for NDTI to have our original tests on file? ............................................. 19 What if we need additional copies of tests and logs? ............................................................... 19 What information is needed to assist the tutor team at NDTI?................................................. 19 What is required in my teen’s file to be eligible for the final certificate? ................................ 19 Level 1 - Are You Ready? ............................................................................................................ 21 The Highway Transportation System ....................................................................................... 22 Teenagers And Automobiles..................................................................................................... 23 Adolescent Physiology and Driving ......................................................................................... 25 Philosophy of Driving............................................................................................................... 26 Attitude and Maturity................................................................................................................ 26 The Mechanics of Driving ........................................................................................................ 28 Homework: Discussing the Seriousness of Driving ................................................................ 31 Your state and your permission to drive................................................................................... 32 Preparing for the Permit Test.................................................................................................... 34 Organ and tissue donation designation process ........................................................................ 35 Familiarity with the Car............................................................................................................ 42 The Checklist ............................................................................................................................ 42 Proper Seat Position.................................................................................................................. 43 Interior Controls........................................................................................................................ 43 Blind Spots................................................................................................................................ 46 Seat Belts .................................................................................................................................. 47 Seat Belt Use Statistics ............................................................................................................. 48 Starting the Vehicle................................................................................................................... 49 National Driver Training Institute 3 HELP FOR THE TEENAGER WHO WANTS TO DRIVE Steering: Proper Hand Position................................................................................................. 50 Standard Vehicle Reference Points........................................................................................... 53 Vehicle Securing Procedures .................................................................................................... 55 The Importance of Auto Maintenance ...................................................................................... 57 Operator Maintenance............................................................................................................... 59 Changing a Tire......................................................................................................................... 61 Interview with a Mechanic........................................................................................................ 62 Vehicle Safety Checklist........................................................................................................... 63 Additional Safety Considerations ............................................................................................. 64 Traffic Safety Video: Basic Driving Tactics ........................................................................... 65 Class Time Log Level 1............................................................................................................ 67 Recommended Learning Approach .......................................................................................... 68 Written Test #1 (or test online at www.USDriverTraining.com) -- 60 minutes..................... 69 Guidelines for Behind The Wheel (BTW) Instruction ............................................................. 75 Level 1 Driver Evaluation......................................................................................................... 78 Level 1 Driver Evaluation......................................................................................................... 80 Level 1 Driver Evaluation......................................................................................................... 81 Level 1 Driver Evaluation......................................................................................................... 82 Level 2 – Seeing And Being Seen ................................................................................................ 83 Visibility ................................................................................................................................... 84 Seeing........................................................................................................................................ 84 The Smith System..................................................................................................................... 87 Being Seen ................................................................................................................................ 94 Finding Your Way Around ....................................................................................................... 98 Map Reading Exercises............................................................................................................