This course is a foundation of theory for responsible driving. Emphasis is placed upon mechanics of driving, execution of driving operations and rules of safe driving. This course is the equivalent of a one-semester course.

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One Semester

Responsible Driving, Francis C. Kenel.

Unit I: Risk Management

• Assessing and Managing Risk
• Knowing Yourself
• Handling Social Pressures

Unit II: Learning the Basics

• Signs, Signals and Markings
• Rules of the Road
• Getting to Know Your Car
• Starting, Steering and Stopping
• Basic Driving Skills

Unit III: Moving onto the Road

• Turning and Parking
• Driving Environments
• Light and Weather Conditions
• Sharing the Roadway
• Natural Laws and Driving
• Responding to an Emergency

Unit IV: Planning for Your Future

• Buying a Car
• Car Systems and Maintenance
• Planning a Trip
• Your State Driving Test
• Knowledge Test
• In-Vehicle Test
• Taking the Final Test

Unit V: Parents and Teens: Partners in Safety

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