Driver Education/Traffic Safety-Classroom (#1900300)
Instructors: Christine Jiggins - christine.jiggins@palmbeachschools.org
Start Date: September 17th, 2024
End Date: November 21, 2024
# of Weeks: 10 Weeks
Time: 3:00pm-5:30pm
Room: Media Center
Classes meet on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday (Class E Testing)
Class Requirements
Students must be a minimum of 15-years-old by the start of the course.
Students must attend West Boca Community High School.
Students are allowed only two absences.
The Driver Education course counts toward the elective graduation requirement. (.5).
Students will take the Class E Permit Exam and Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education course in class. (Free)
Description
This course introduces students to the highway transportation system and the strategies which will develop safe, basic driving knowledge and skills related to our mechanized society. It will provide an in-depth study of the scope and nature of accident problems and their solutions.
Behind The Wheel Driving
Students receive 6 hours of driving with the Safety Council of the Palm Beaches. Students MUST attend ALL class sessions unless they are driving.
Weeks 1-2
Week 1- Sept 17, Sept 18, Sept 19
Week 2- Sept 24, Sept 25, Sept 26
Students will learn about the driving task, signs, signals and roadway markings.
Students will learn basic vehicle control and risk management with the I.P.D.E. process.
Students will be taught drug and alcohol (D.A.T.E.) course information. Instruction will be geared to pass the State Restricted License exam.
Students will learn safe and responsible strategies to make decisions and think critically. Materials used: Florida Drivers Handbook and textbook Drive Right.
Weeks 3-6:
Week 3- Oct 1, Oct 2
Week 4- Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10
Week 5- Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17
Week 6- Oct 22, Oct 23, Oct 24
Students will learn about driver conditions and how to manage distractions.
Students will learn how to become responsible drivers.
Students will discuss emotions from driving.
Students will explore physical senses and driving with physical disabilities.
Weeks 7-10:
Week 7- Oct 29, Oct 30
Week 8- Nov 6, Nov 7
Week 9- Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14
Week 10- Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21
Students will learn about controlling the vehicle.
Students will learn about natural laws such as gravity, friction and traction.
Students will be taught how to execute maneuvers such as steering, changing lanes, making turns, and parking.
Students will discuss negotiating intersections (controlled and uncontrolled), determining right of way and judging gaps.
Students will learn about sharing the roadway with motorcycles, bicycles, mopeds, scooters, pedestrians and big trucks.
Students will learn how to handle emergencies such as brake failure collisions, roadway hazards, and accident procedures.
Students will learn about buying and maintaining a vehicle.
Students will learn how to plan travel destinations.
Additionally - Students will learn the nuances of driving in urban traffic, rural areas, and expressways, along with operating a vehicle in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, snow, and reduced visibility. Pupils will also be taught vehicle maintenance and financial responsibility (insurance) and go over fuel-saving tips and recycling ideas which will be included on a Final Exam.
