1. Beginner Driver Education
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Beginner Driver Education

2. Expectations What you can expect from me What I can expect from you
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Expectations
What you can expect from me
What I can expect from you
What we can expect from each other

3. The course The syllabus (what you will learn)
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The course
The syllabus (what you will learn)
The elements of the course (how you will learn)
Materials (what you will need)

4. Unit 1 Rules of the road laws and regulations

5. Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
A license is a privilege!
Ontario has the best road safety record in North America. This course will help you be a part of maintaining that distinction!
Most collisions are caused by driver error or irresponsible behaviour.
Statistics show that new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions.

6. Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
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Getting your license
Why do you want to drive?
Why do we have driver licensing?
Testing and licensing
Written tests
Road tests

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Different licences and the limits of yours
The graduated licensing process
Getting your level 1 licence
Progressing to level 2
Getting your full licence!

8. Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
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Owning a vehicle
It is your responsibility to make sure your vehicle is:
Registered
Insured
Maintained

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Seatbelts
All vehicles must be fitted with seatbelts for drivers and passengers
Seatbelts must be properly fitted to work
The driver is responsible; make sure your passengers use their seatbelts
Seatbelts save lives!

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Safe Driving
Safe driving is a combination of:
Knowledge -
Know the rules of the road
Skill –
Learn from your experience
Attitude –
Drive defensively and with respect

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Driving Impairments An impairment is anything that inhibits your ability to drive safely You can be impaired by Fatigue, alcohol, medication, even your mood

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Other road users
As a driver you share the road with many other users
Be aware of how different road users might behave
Understand how other road users see you
You are responsible for your own safety!

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Responsible driving
All vehicles have an effect on the environment.
You can make choices to protect the environment.
When you drive
Where you drive
How you drive
and IF you drive!

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Insurance
Insurance is required
Insurance protects other road users
Insurance protects you
Always carry your insurance card, even when driving someone else’s vehicle!