Lesson Plan Intro-Bio Information sheet—How to schedule Learner permit Laws State of Utah Driver Restrictions Distance Drills Log Sheet Power Point-- (include clip of intersection for IPDE) Video: Getting to Know your Vehicle Chapter 1 assignment using Drive right Handbook Correct assignment

Information How to schedule: We will schedule before and after all classes or call me at 801-209-2328 or e- mail me at michaelwrightjr@comcast.net State Laws:: Must have 6 hours of behind the wheel driving Must have 6 hours of observation time in the car watching other Drivers Must have 15 to 20 hours of practice driving on learners permit before scheduling first drive. Drive # 1---- City, working on lane changes, head checks, stopping, starting, right and left turns, backing, 2pt turns, 3pt turns, u-turns, and residential driving. Drive # 2-----Freeway, working on following distance, correct lane, passing, entering and exiting the freeway, lane changes, Drive # 3-----Pre test, working on preparation for passing the road test, Parallel parking, Angle parking, Up and Down hill parking, and reviewing driving procedures from day 1.

Learner Permit Laws Applicants Under 18 Years of Age *Beginning August 1, 2006 HB 363 “Learners Permit Provisions” will go into effect. This law allows an applicant who is at least 15 years of age to apply for a learner’s permit at the Drivers License Division. *The applicant must: 1-Pass a 50 question closed book knowledge test. 2-Pay a 15.00 dollar learner Permit Fee. ( you can take the test up two times per day, after the 3rd test you must pay again) 3-Complete the application 4-Pass all medical and vision screenings. 5-Provide 2 forms of identification ( Birth Certificate/SSN or ITIN Card/Passport 6-Provide proof of Utah residency. 7-If under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application in the presence of a Driver License Division employee or a Notary Public. If no parent or legal guardian is available, then a responsible adult may sign for the applicant. Upon successful completion of these requirements, the Drivers License Division will issue a ONE YEAR learner permit with photo and learner permit number. A- Applicants do not have to be enrolled in a driver education course to qualify for a leaner permit B- If the driver is under 18 years, this permit allows them to drive with an approved driving instructor, parent or legal guardian, or the responsible adult who signed for the learner permit. C- If the driver is under 18 years old, they must hold the learner permit for 6 Months from the issue date, be at least 16 and have completed an approved driver education course prior to applying for a Class D Drivers License.

State of Utah Youthful Driver Restrictions Utah Code 41-8-2 Prohibits any person in Utah who is younger than 17 years of age from operating a motor vehicle between the hours of 12:00 am (midnight) to 5:00 am. This restriction includes nonresidents with out-of-state driver licenses as well as residents with Utah Drivers Licenses. The restriction does not apply to a licensed driver who: Is accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the drivers Or for the driver’s employment, including the trip to and from the driver’s residence and the driver’s employment. Or on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation. Or in an emergency situation Or directly to the driver’s residence from a school sponsored activity if Transportation to the activity is provided by a school or school district The transportation commences from and returns to the school property where the driver is enrolled

Utah Code 41-8-3 prohibits a person, whether resident or nonresident of this state, from operating a motor vehicle upon any public highway, roadway, or freeway of this state with any passenger who is not an immediate family member of the driver until the earlier of : (a) six months from the date the person’s driver license was issued: or (b) the person reaches 18 years of age. There are some exemptions to this restriction. Is accompanied by a licensed driver over 21 years of age who is occupying a seat next to the driver. Or on assignment of a farmer or rancher and the driver is engaged in an agricultural operation. Or in an emergency situation.

Distance Drills Using Handout go over distance drills.

Day # 1 Lesson #1 Objectives 1-Describe the three parts of the highway transportation system 2-Tell how the HTS is regulated

The Highway Transportation System The HTS has three parts: People Vehicles Roadway Purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo form one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

People Vehicles Roadways The people who use the HTS by walking, driving, or riding are called roadway users. Vehicles: wide range of vehicles that use the HTS. Mopeds and motorcycles have little protection. Roadways: Roadways vary from dirt lanes to complex multilane expressways.

Regulating the HTS By passing a licensing exam, you agree to obey traffic laws, you agree to obey traffic laws in exchange for the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on public roads. Many federal, state, and local government agencies help regulate the HTS Enforcement Laws are passed to make up the Vehicle code Enforcement agencies assure that laws are obeyed Motor vehicle departments set rules to assure that driver and vehicle standards are met Courts decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent.

Section # 2 Objectives Explain how social, physical and mental skills work together in your driving task Name the four steps in the IPDE process

The driving task includes all the social, physical, and mental skills required to drive. To perform the driving task with low-risk results, you must develop habits for Using knowledge and visual skills Obeying traffic laws Judging time and space Anticipating how your car will respond under normal and emergency conditions

Social Skills Like other social tasks, driving requires you to interact successfully with people. Be courteous Without courtesy and cooperation, low-risk driving is impossible.

Physical Skills You must learn the physical skills of driving so well that they become natural habits. Please practice

Mental Skills Safe, low-risk driving is primarily a mental task that involves decision making.

The IPDE Process The IPDE process is a process of seeing, thinking, and responding. The four steps of this process are Identify: Look ahead 12-15 sec Predict: when and where possible points of conflict will develop Decide: when, where, and how to communicate, adjust speed, and/or change position to avoid conflict Execute: the right action to prevent conflict.

Intersection Review the IPDE system using video clip http://videos.streetfire.net/video/horrible-car-crash-at-an_39.htm