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      Our students will become knowledgeable by developing and understand the vehicle system basic operation,  perform pre and post driving checks, procedures for operating, and using of safety equipment while operating a vehicle.

Cognitive development relating to

• traffic laws,
• ordinances,
• traffic signs,
• signals,
• markers,
• natural laws,
• fuel conservation and
• vehicle restraint systems.

 The physical, psychological, legal aspects, effects, and consequences of the use of alcohol and drugs as related to the driving of a motorized vehicle.

Instruction is provided to develop the perceptual and psychomotor skills required for basic control of the vehicle,

• lane changing,
• passing,
• following,
•  entering and exiting from traffic,
• driving in cities/towns, on rural, urban roads, freeways,
• responding to emergencies,
• various road and weather conditions,
• defensive driving techniques,
• interaction with other highway users including motorcycles and trucks.

Our program emphasizes strategies to develop the behavior patterns of

• Search,
• Identify,
• Predict,
• Decide, and
• Execute

for all driving and driving related activities.

• The student will develop the psychomotor skills required for the basic control of the vehicle, lane changing, passing, following, entering and exiting traffic, driving in cities, towns,  rural, urban roads and freeways.
  
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the interrelationship of the human, environmental, and vehicular aspects of the highway transportation system.
  
  
• Execute steering adjustments and control vehicle speed for driving along straight and curved paths of travel.
  
  
• Control speed and direction while backing the vehicle along straight and curved paths.
  
  
• Stop and secure the vehicle on level and hilly terrain and under various weather conditions.
  
  
• Perform the driving skills necessary to interact with other highway users in rural, urban, residential, limited access, and general highway environments.
  
  
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to safely enter and exit from the flow of traffic.
  
  
• Perform driving techniques that will maintain a safe separation space around the vehicle.
  
  
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to safely perform lane changing maneuvers, overtaking and passing other vehicles.
  
  
• Demonstrate concern for the welfare of other highway users.
  
  
• Observe safe lane usage under varying traffic conditions.
  
  
• Perform intersection turning maneuvers legally, safely, and efficiently that allows the vehicle to safely proceed in the opposite direction.
  
  
• Recognize and apply driving techniques that result in increased energy conservation.

• The student will become knowledgeable of the physical, psychological, and emotional factors and their inter-relationship to how their emotional state, level of maturity, and the use of alcohol and/or drugs affects a driver performance.

• Describe and Recognize common methods which can be utilized by drivers to counteract drowsiness, fatigue, and emotional state that can affect driving performance.

• Recognize the relationship between an individual's level of maturity, accident prevention, correcting and compensating for driver disabilities.

• Identify the magnitude of alcohol-related traffic accidents involving motor vehicle operators and pedestrians at the local, state, and national levels.

• Describe the effects of alcohol and drugs on the individual in relation to driving task and pedestrian functions.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of state laws dealing with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

• Explain how body weight, quantity and type of food, rest, and amount of alcohol consumed may affect ones driving ability in different ways at different times.

• The student will develop, demonstrate intermediate, advanced control task skills, understanding of the inter-relationship of driver actions, environmental factors, natural laws, road and weather conditions, and vehicle characteristics upon the safe operation of that vehicle as required for the safe and efficient operation of a vehicle.

• The student will become a responsible user of the highway transportation system, learn the legal requirements for owning a vehicle, traffic laws, ordinances regulating the operation of a vehicle on the nation's streets and highways.
  
• Student will demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of other roadway users, including trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists, while operating a vehicle.
  
  
• Will learn skills relating to the purchase of a new/used vehicle
  
  
• Preventive maintenance for the safe and efficient operation, ownership, and use of a vehicle.
  
• Student will learn skills relating to
  
  1. trip planning,
  2. map reading, and
  3. budgeting of money for vehicular related costs.

• Our program of study includes cognitive development relating to traffic laws, ordinances, traffic signs, signals, markers, natural laws, fuel conservation and vehicle restraint systems.
  
  
• The physical, psychological, legal aspects, effects, and consequences of the use of alcohol and drugs as related to the driving of a motorized vehicle.
  
  
• Instruction is provided to develop the perceptual and physical motor skills required for basic control of the vehicle, lane changing, passing, following, entering and exiting from traffic, driving in cities/towns, on rural, urban roads, freeways, responding to emergencies, various road and weather conditions, defensive driving techniques, interaction with other highway users including motorcycles and trucks.
  
  
• Our program emphasizes strategies to develop the behavior patterns of Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute for all driving and driving related activities.

• Follow basic procedures for pre and post driving checks Perform procedures for starting the engine under normal and abnormal conditions Demonstrate the ability to accelerate smoothly, maintain control, and stop the vehicle smoothly Demonstrate the proper use of safety equipment and restraint devices.

• The student will learn skills relating to the purchase of a new/used vehicle, preventive maintenance for the safe and efficient operation, ownership, and use of a vehicle. Student will learn skills relating trip planning, map reading, and budgeting of money for vehicular related costs.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the interrelationship of driver actions, environmental factors, vehicle characteristics, roadway conditions through all types of skids on street, highway, and freeways.

• Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to adjustment to needed to cope with safe use of entrance and exit ramps, various road surface conditions, obstructions which may present potential or existing hazards in the traffic environment.   

• Explain safe driving practices when railroad crossings are encountered, natural laws and understand the consequences if violated.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the practices to operate a vehicle safely under adverse conditions such as snow, rain, ice, fog, darkness and procedures for coping with emergency driving situations.

• Explain the legal requirement for owning and operating a vehicle, registration, titling, licensing, insuring, and legally equipping a vehicle.

• Obey all traffic laws and recognize the importance and necessity for supporting and observing laws.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of all highway signs, signals, roadway markings and comply with all those encountered while driving.

• Recognize ones responsibility in relationship to state laws dealing with negligent homicide and reckless driving.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of and concern for the rights and responsibilities of other roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists  and basic first-aid techniques in relationship to the Good Samaritan Law.

• Describe safety problems occurring within the highway transportation system and supports problem solving actions.
  
• Explain and compare the legal requirements pertaining to the reporting of traffic collisions whether personally involved in a traffic accident or as a passer

• Explain the problems of trip planning, budget, route, map reading, signs and symptoms which indicate vehicle malfunctions of gauges, lights, unusual noise, etc.

• Describe preventive maintenance checks to keep a vehicle operating efficiently and emphasize the unique danger of carbon monoxide and the value of checking of vehicle systems when purchasing a new or used vehicle.

• Describe financial obligations to owning and purchasing vehicles.

• All included objectives are potentially test items on the State of Tennessee Driver Licensing Examination Test.

• Whether in driver education or math, students are provided driving-related learning experiences using math.
  
  
• Instructors develop traffic safety situations or problems that require the application of mathematics skills.
  
  
• Calculating miles per gallon, calculating fuel efficiency ratios of different cars, planning a budget for a family trip, calculating distances between various locations on a map, using map scales, or calculating short and long term costs of a DUI conviction are examples of exercises involving mathematics skills.

• Natural laws are taught in science courses. Driver and traffic safety education programs also deal with natural laws and their effects on vehicle control.
  
  
• These include the effects of a vehicles weight and speed on the force of impact in the event of collision, gravity, its relationship to vehicle traction, effects of vehicle speed, tire tread and pressure on hydroplaning, and friction, traction, and the effects of roadway surface conditions on vehicle control.

• Health education, developmental guidance, family and community education, and driver education are several disciplines within schools that focus specifically on the health and safety of students.
  
  
• The potential for integration among these disciplines is significant. Safe and responsible decision making about ones own health and safety is inherent in everyone's daily life.
  
  
• Such behavior transcends all of these disciplines  whether involving safety belt use or alcohol and drug use.

• Psychology courses often deal with how and why people behave as they do. In such courses, risk taking behavior can be integrated into discussions of personality or behavior.
  
  
• Social studies courses that address social issues such as legal systems, legislation, and other methods of social control can include examples of traffic control and management.
  
  
• The study of social and legal public policy can include a review of traffic safety legislation involving maximum speed limits, minimum drinking age laws, blood alcohol content indicating intoxication, and legislation affecting novice drivers.

• Courses that relate to consumer education can integrate driver and traffic safety education content.
  
  
• One example would involve students determining the effects of different down payment levels, interest rates, and loan periods when purchasing a new or used vehicle.
  
  
• Other topics could include: how to shop for auto insurance, factors that affect auto insurance costs, and decisions individuals can make to minimize premium payments yet ensure sufficient coverage.
  
  
• Additional study courses might explore how to properly maintain a vehicle, including how to select a competent and fair auto technician.