Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Generally, instruction is broken down into three, 2 hour sessions. There is fexibility however if your schedule does not allow for this type of schedule.
Lesson 1.
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Orientation of vehicle controls
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Signals
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Starting from a stop
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Looking before pulling out from a driveway or stop sign
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Scanning the environment
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Tracking the vehicle
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Country driving
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Identifying lights, signs,signals, and road markings
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Judging speed going around a curve
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Railroad crossings
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School bus safety
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In-town driving
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Making a left into traffic
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Judging speed and distances of on-coming traffic
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recognizing when to brake
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Pedestrian safety
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Bicycle safety
Lesson 2.
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Turnabout (U-turn)
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Turnabout (3 point turn/K turn)
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Steering-backing (reverse)
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Parallel parking
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Up hill/down hill parking
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Angle parking
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Perpendicular parking
Lesson 3.
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Expressway driving
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Entering/exiting limited access highway
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Selecting a sufficient gap to enter traffic
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Lane changing
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Off-road recovery
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Evasive actions
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Proper spacing
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Driving in the rain/snow/fog