Driver's Education

Welcome to Driver Education!

This course will provide students with a knowledge base to prepare them for the State Driving Examination. It will also provide information and skills dealing with alcohol, drugs, and personal health as they relate to driving. There is a strong emphasis on safety and following a process as you evaluate your choices.

Driver Education Theory is the first segment of driver education. The second is your 6-hour behind the wheel experience which is not provided by the district. This course is only offered to 10th grade students during one quarter. A grade of D- or better is required in order for students to be able to pass the classroom instruction. A student must have a 70% or or higher average in order to be eligible to take the State Exam in class. They must also pass the State of New Jersey written driver’s test with a grade of 80% or better.

For the Parents --

Some helpful guidelines to help your teen become a responsible skilled driver:

Be a positive role model... they are watching you drive!
Talk about driving with your een, share benefits from your own experiene
Set a firm policy regarding texting and alcohol
- Not only when he/she is driving but also when they are a passenger
Buckle up ALWAYS!!!
Draw up a contract regarding vehicle use
- Specify responsibilities and consequences for violating rules

Evaluating Your Teen's Driving --

Provide as much supervised driving practice as possible, under varying roadway conditions. Be sure to practice at night!
Be constructive in your criticism. Take a positive tone.
Be liberal with praise. Catch them doing something right!
Criticize the driving, not the person!
Remind your teen that they are also responsible for the passengers and other roadway users!

Driver Education Syllabus

Course Instructors:

Coach Blanchard, Coach Horetsky and Coach Mellea

Course Description:

This course will provide students with a knowledge base to prepare them for the State Driving Examination. It will also provide information and skills dealing with alcohol, drugs, and personal health as they relate to driving. There is a strong emphasis on safety and following a process as you evaluate your choices.

Driver Education Theory is the first segment of driver education. The second is your 6-hour behind the wheel experience which is not provided by the district. This course is only offered to 10th grade students during one quarter. A grade of D- or better is required in order for students to be able to pass the classroom instruction. A student must have a 70% or or higher average in order to be eligible to take the State Exam in class. They must also pass the State of New Jersey written driver’s test with a grade of 80% or better.

Course Objectives:

Students enrolled in Driver Education will be able to meet the following objectives with 80% mastery as measured by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Knowledge Test for Basic Driver License.

To become responsible drivers by understanding that risk is always present. We focus on how to avoid high-risk situations and how to minimize risk in the situations that cannot be avoided.

To become traffic safety conscious by developing good safety habits, avoiding risks and dangerous practices.

To acquire understanding of laws and the role of law enforcement personnel.

To demonstrate the feeling of confidence and security through practical driving instruction and risk management strategies.

To explore how students’ attitudes and behaviors affect their ability to be safe and responsible drivers.

To examine the fundamentals of driving and recognize that the basic elements form the foundation of safe, responsible driving.

To access and handle basic emergencies safely, efficiently and calmly.

To recognize the permit, license and registration procedure in New Jersey, and understand the privilege of driving.

To explore specific driving rules and regulations in New Jersey, and to examine many defensive driving, driver problems and driving emergencies.

To understand the risks of distracted driving and to implement practices to ensure that you are focused on the driving task at all times.

Grading:

5% Homework

25% Project Assignment

25% Quiz & Test

20% State Exam

15% Participation

10% Class Work

Classroom Rules/Regulations:

Cell phones can be a welcomed part of class. However, they should not be out or in view during class time unless you are asked to use your cell phones for a class activity.
It is expected that you will participate actively in class discussions and work to the best of your ability with class work or during classroom activities.
RESPECT yourself, your classmates, your teacher, your classroom.