CLASSROOM

32 Hours

In this time period, students gather knowledge to form good reasoning and sound judgment, learn why good attitude and behavior are essential to safe driving and learn the basic responsibilities of the driver.

Instruction is given in the following areas:

 1.Traffic laws and rules
 2.Accidents and first aid 
 3.Alcohol and other drugs in relation to driving
 4.Vehicle maintenance
 5.Buying and insuring a vehicle
 6.Defensive driving tactics
 7.Seatbelts & Airbags
 8.  Defensive driving topics and strategies

BEHIND-THE -WHEEL

14 Hours Minimum

(7 Hours Driving/7 Hours Observation) 

The purpose of this area of instruction is to help the students demonstrate their ability and skill to execute maneuvers in the traffic patterns and to learn the concept of defensive driving.

 All students must pass a driving test at the end of their training to officially complete the course.

The following lessons are taught by the behind-the-wheel instructor:

1. Residential (basic turns and control)

2. City traffic (light, moderate and heavy)

3. Rural and freeway (speed control, entrances, exits)

4. Parking skills (parallel, angle, perpendicular)

5. Downtown (multiple lanes, one-way, etc.)