Driver Education is taken during Marking Period 2 which runs from 11/13/23-1/26/24

 

Grading Policy: 75% Participation (minimum of 10 assignments) 25% Tests/Quizzes (minimum of 5)

 

Students are required to be present for 30 classroom hours in order to be eligible for the permit. This means they must not be absent more than twice during the marking period. Students must also have a minimum grade of an 80% in the course prior to taking the state test. 

 

The following topics will be covered during Driver Education: 

 

Week 1 + 2 - Chapters 1 and 2

Class/Seating Assignments

Rules/Expectations

License Types/Steps to get a Valid License

 

Week 3 - Chapter 3

Seat Belts/Steering/Stopping Distances/Parking

Driving Signals/Driving in Reverse

 

Week 4 - Chapter 4

Speed Control/Passenger Interchanges/Turning Regulations

Stopping Regulations/Using Lights

 

Week 5 + 6 - Chapters 5 and 6

Space Cushion/Changing Lanes/Following Distances

Road Conditions/Hydroplaning

Privileges and Procedures

 

Week 7 - Chapters 7,8,9 + 10

Drugs/Alcohol

Other Road Uses

Vehicle Information

 

Week 8

Review Questions for State Exam

 

Week 9

State Exam

 

Week 10

Distribute Exam Grades and Permit Cards