Course Syllabus Driver Education D/E 231 Instructor Information Courtney Bresnen x 4159 Brian Burja x 4183 Ryan Smith x 4170 Brent Mork x 4543 My Driver Ed teacher’s name is __________________________________________________________________. Resources • Drive Right Textbook • Rules of the Road Booklet • SHS Driver Ed website http://www.d125.org/ Course Goal To prepare students with the information and skill necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle. Course Objectives At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Apply traffic laws and the Rules of the Road to various roadway situations and conditions. 2. Develop the essential decision making skills for safe operation of a motor vehicle. 3. Describe general performance capabilities of motor vehicles as well as physical and natural factors that effect vehicle control systems. 4. Describe the legal and moral responsibilities for a person involved in a traffic crash situation, the financial responsibility law and minimum insurance coverage. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the D.U.I. laws to assure students make appropriate decisions in regard to the use of alcohol and other drugs before operating or riding in a motor vehicle. 6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of operations, skills, and laws pertaining to motorcycle usage and their impact on automobile traffic. 7. Demonstrate skill and competency in performing basic maneuvers in operation of a motor vehicle under actual driving conditions. 8. Develop an understanding of basic car care. Specific Course Activities Students will: 1. Participate in 15 driving lessons. 2. Be able to apply the Rules of the Road, textbook readings, and handouts to behind the wheel situations. 3. Student and Parent should successfully complete SHS Behind the Wheel Packet 4. Participate in class discussions. Grading Criteria Students will receive a letter grade for classroom and a standard based grade for behind‐ the‐wheel phase, more information can be found in your student’s driving packet. Students must pass both phases of the course to be eligible for an Illinois Driver’s License. Grading Scale Classroom: A= 99‐90, B= 89‐80, C= 79‐70, D= 69‐60, Less then 50= F Behind the Wheel: Standards Tests & Extra Credit A total of six unit tests will be given in the classroom phase. Each test is worth 40 points. With each unit students will also take an essay portion. There will be six written tests and each will correspond with a recent behind‐the‐wheel lesson. Each car test will be worth ten points for a total of fifty points per unit. Extra credit assignments are available to students for up to an additional ten points per unit. Classroom Final Exam The final exam is a cumulative test of all six units and is worth a possible one hundred points. Makeup & Late Policy All missing work must be made up for partial credit. Classroom Expectations & State Requirements 1. Obtain an Illinois instructor permit and hold for a total of nine months. 2. Complete 30 hours of classroom instruction 3. Complete 6 hours behind the wheel instruction Note: Absences on days when students are scheduled for classroom or driving must be made up in order to complete State of Illinois requirements. Tips for Success Students need to have a good overall attitude. Specifically for the behind the wheel phase, be sure to practice at home with licensed adult as often as possible. Note: Students are offered extra help during the school day upon request. 