Classroom
Classroom Phase
The purpose of this course is to prepare students with the philosophies, concepts, and skills needed for the behind the wheel phase of Driver Education. Develop an understanding of how drugs and alcohol affect the physical condition of a driver and the importance of wearing safety belts. Students are mandated by the State of Illinois and Secretary of State office to have 30 classroom hours of instruction and pass the classroom phase to obtain a driver license.
E:1 State Accountability, Illinois Laws and Controls
Students will apply for an Illinois Learners Permit and memorize general laws for basic operation of a motor vehicle. (IL 21.A.4a, 21.B.4,1.B.4b,4.B.4a)
DE:1-1 Fill out personal permit application and forms.
DE:1-2 Summarize Illinois Permit regulations (Graduated Licensing).
DE:1-3 Demonstrate competency of Illinois Rules of the Road by passing the state license test.
DE:2 Perception Techniques and Lawful Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Students will give examples of perception theories and systems with illustrations and summaries of pertinent lawful and unlawful behaviors. (21.A.4a, 22.A.4b, 1C.4a)
DE:2-1 Explain and integrate the Smith System and IPDE process.
DE:2-2 Illustrate right of way procedures and traffic laws (4 way stop, intersections, moving violations).
DE:2-3 Identify and label road signs, signals and pavement markings.
DE:2-4 Compare and contrast moving violations (speeding, reckless driving).
DE:2-5 Critique new legislation and changes in the vehicle code (seat belt, cell phone laws).
DE:3 Sharing the Roadway – Vehicles & Environment
Students will give examples of interaction with vehicles in different driving environments (21.B.4, 22.A.4b, 22.A.4d, 22.B.4, 24.A.4a)
DE:3-1 Describe, identify and explain problems that pedestrians can pose.
DE:3-2 Describe, identify and explain situations and actions dealing with trucks, busses and all class C
vehicles.
DE:3-3 Describe, identify and explain situations and procedures for railroad crossings.
DE:3-4 Compare and contrast urban vs. rural driving.
DE:3-5 Identify, explain and describe proper procedures in relation to adverse roadway conditions (snow,
rain, ice).
DE:4 Physical Effects of Vehicle Control
Students will give examples of natures effects on vehicle control and physical management.(1.C.4f, 22.A.4b, 22.A.4d, 1.C.4b)
DE:4-1 Define the physical laws of nature. (Newton’s laws, gravity, friction)
DE:4-2 Integrate cause and effect in relation to nature’s laws and vehicle control.
DE:4-3 Describe, identify and summarize vehicular emergency situations (power loss, break loss).
DE:4-4 Formulate a plan that includes laws of nature and vehicular emergencies and summarize proper
procedures.
DE:5 Impaired Driver Conditions – Law and Penalties
Students will cite Illinois impaired driving laws and define terms and penalties associated with these actions. (1.B.4b, 4.A.4a, 21.A.4a, 22.A.4b, 22.A.4d, 22.B.4, 1.C.4d)
DE:5-1 Define impaired driving terms (DUI, BAC).
DE:5-2 Compile the physiological and economic effects of the use alcohol, drugs and medications while
driving. (DUI expenses, coordination, decision-making).
DE:5-3 Evaluate testimonials and statistics from law enforcement, victim and offender views.
DE:5-4 Compare and contrast emotional and non-emotional driving situations (road rage, depression,
distractions).
DE:5-5 Formulate a plan to manage physiological and emotional driving situations.
DE:6 Financial Responsibility and Planning
Students will assess and evaluate the financial responsibility of owning a motor vehicle. (1.B.4b, 1.B.4c, 1.C.4c, 6.B.4, 6.C.4)
DE:6-1 Identify financial responsibility laws (insurance, registration).
DE:6-2 Outline post-collision procedures.
DE:6-3 Hypothesize vehicle maintenance costs (gas, preventive, breakdown).
DE:6-4 Illustrate proper steps in purchasing a vehicle (used vs. new).
DE:6-5 Map and plan a trip.
DE:6-6 Formulate a plan to purchase and maintain a vehicle.