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The teacher for the drivers education department is
H. Williams
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 Drivers
Ed Disclosure
64201 1ST SEMESTER
64202 2ND SEMESTER
10-12 SEMESTER
FEE REQUIRED: $100.00
Driver Education is taught at different times during the school year
and during the summer. A student must pass the course to fulfill the
requirements to apply for a Utah State driver's license. The age requirements
are:
FIRST SEMESTER: 16 BY FEBRUARY 15
SECOND SEMESTER: 16 BY JUNE 30
SUMMER SEMESTER: 16 BY SEPT. 30
Tips for Parents
Vehicle Familiarization
Ten Common Driving Errors to Check for
Tips For Parents
1. Wnen you drive, set a good example for your teenager.
2. Have frequent, short, well-planned practice sessions (not more than
30
minutes before a stretch break).
• At first, hold the practice sessions during the day and in good
weather.
• Read the directions for the skill you wish to practice
• Before your teenager starts the engine, have him/her adjust
the seat
and Mirror and fasten the safety belt..
• Practice in a quiet area; be familiar with the practice area-know
the
potential hazards, signs and signals.
3. Patience is the name of the game. Try to be calm and relaxed to instill
confidence.; be sympathetic and understanding.
4. Never assume your teenager knows what you want them to do.
5. Give all directions well in advance of the maneuver.
6. Give all directions clearly and calmly i e “At the next intersection,
turn
Right.” If you are not calm, talk calm.
7. Help with steering in advance of trouble. Sit in a position where
you can grab
the steering wheel or step on the brake if necessary.
8. VVhen braking is needed, inform the student early.
9. Make positive remarks frequently. Reward success with pride.
1 0. Advance to more difficult situations only at the comfort level
of both the new
driver and the parent.
11. Stop practicing when your teenager becomes tired or upset.
1 2. If you see a bad traffic situation ahead (one that you don’t
feel your student
can handle) pull over and stop.
Vehicle Familiarization
Time: 20 -45 Minutes
Objective: To familiarize your teenage driver
with the vehicle he/she will be
driving in the upcoming practice sessions.
Directions: Be sure to work through this
exercise with the student driver. All
functional controls should be operated at least once (i e windshield
wiper,
emergency flashers, defroster, etc.) Locate and familiarize your student
driver
with the owners manual and additional guides supplied with the vehicle
(i.e.: tire
warranty). If possible, we recommend you store these in the glove compartment
for ready accessibility.
Hints: The glove compartment should also contain
an index card with directions
for calling 911 in case of serious accident, your automobile club or
towing service
phone number and membership number if appropriate), plus all
household/cellular/pager numbers. Optionally, you may want to equip
your
teenager with a car (cellular) phone and teach him/her how to use it
responsibly.
Surface: Perform these exercises In the driveway
or even the garage, away
from normal household distractions.
Identify and/or operate the following:
1. Seat adjustments, leg length, and back angle
2. Speedometer and tachometer (if present)
3. Odometer and trip-meter (if present)
4. Alternator __ light / or — gauge (check one)
Note: Explain the significance of a red light or abnormal reading.
5. Oil Pressure — light / or — gauge (check one)
Note: Explain the significance of a red light or abnormal reading.
6. Temperature — light / or — gauge (check one)
Note: Explain the significance of a red light or abnormal reading
7. Fuelgauge
8. Foot brake and hand (emergency) brake.
9. Gas pedal, clutch (if present)
10. Gear shift knob
11. Horn
12. Dimmer switch (and “blue” high-beam indicator light)
13. Ignition switch
14. Turn signal, windshield wipers
15. Emergency flasher
16. Headlight switch/interior switch
17. Heater and fan controls (air direction lever), especially the defroster/defogger
18. Windshield wiper switch (and washer control) 19. Safety belts
20. Head restraints (head rest) adjustment
21. Clutch
22. Parking (Emergency) Brake
23. Oil dipstick and the “wording” on the “oily”
end!
24. Brake fluid reservoir - check level
25. Windshield washer tank
26. Coolant overflow reservoir w/ Mm and Max markings identified
27. Tire changing directions in the Owner’s Manual
28. Recommended motor oil “weight” - in the Owner’s
Manual (_W_)
29. Recommended tire pressure - (it’s NOT on the tire)
30. Identify tire size and brand - (this IS on the tire!)
31. Locate spare, jack, and lug wrench: also, look up in the owner’s
manual.
Mom ‘n Pop Quiz: Once you’re confident
the student driver can locate the
controls from the driver’s seat, provide a piece of graph or notebook
paper. Have
the driver draw three shapes representing the dash board, steering
column/wheel, and floor pedal area. Then have him/her draw the location
of (and
label) each of the following without peeking:
On the dash board: speedometer, alternator,
oil pressure and
temperature indicators, fuel gauge, emergency flashers,
defogger/defroster
On the steering column/wheel: horn, gear shift,
turn signals, windshield
wipers, headlights
On the floor: headlight dimmer switch, clutch
(stick shifts only), foot brake,
gas pedal
Miscellaneous: hand brake, floor gear shift
knob
Repeat the quiz until the student can do this comfortably
Ten Common Driving Errors to Check
for
1 EXCESSIVE SPEED.
2 Lane changes without HEAD
CHECKS or MIRROR CHECKS.
3 PASSING and/or pulling away from the curb
without head checks or mirror
checks.
4 TAILGATING
5 INATTENTIVENESS.
6 Failure to AVOID accidents. (you froze!)
7 DISTRACTION inside the vehicle.
8 INADEQUATE DEFENSIVE DRIVING
SKILLS.
9 INCORRECT ASSUMPTIONS about
other drivers
10 IMPROPER MANEUVERING
TAILGATING is a leading cause of accidents.
TEACH A FOUR (4) SECOND FOLLOWING DISTANCE
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