Outline for Online Driver Education Theory Course

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•  Chapter 1: Welcome Address To Novice Teen Drivers

•  Module 1.1: The Three Pillars of Driver Control: Law, Education, and the HTS

•  1.1.1: The Science of Safe Teen Driving

•  1.1.2: The Rules of Engagement – The Point System & Penalties

•  1.1.3: The HTS – Navigating the World’s Largest Game Board

•  Review 1.1

•  Quiz 1

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• Chapter 2: Pennsylvanian Laws and Regulations

•  Module 2.1: Traffic Laws Related to Safe Driving

•  2.1.1: Signs, Signals and Road Markings for Traffic Controls

•  2.1.2: Rules of the Road

•  2.1.3: Established Speed Laws and Special Stops

•  2.1.4: Pedestrians’ Rights and Responsibilities

•  Review 2.1

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•  Module 2.2: Laws that Relate to Responsible Use of Vehicle

•  2.2.1: Registration of Vehicle

•  2.2.2: Proof of Financial Responsibility

•  2.2.3: Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspection

•  2.2.4: Pennsylvania Seat Belt Law

•  2.2.5: Other Laws on Responsible Use of Vehicle

•  Review 2.2

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•  Module 2.3: Pennsylvania Licensing Procedures

•  2.3.1: Scope of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code

•  2.3.2: The Pennsylvania Driver’s License

•  Review 2.3

•  Quiz 2

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• Chapter 3: Understanding the Vehicle and its Controls

•  Module 3.1: Knowledge of Vehicle Operations

•  3.1.1: Transmission in Automobiles

•  3.1.2: Vehicle Systems

•  3.1.3: Basic Vehicle Controls

•  3.1.4: Visibility Devices

•  3.1.5: Required Vehicle Safety Equipment

•  3.1.6: Use of Communication Control Equipment

•  3.1.7: Maintenance and Precautionary Measures

•  3.1.8: Preventative Maintenance

•  3.1.9: Your Basic Car Care –Do It Yourself

•  3.1.10: Economic Operation of a Motor Vehicle

•  3.1.11: New Technology in Motor Vehicles Enhancing Safety on the Highways

•  Review 3.1

•  Quiz 3

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•  Chapter 4: Managing Risks Using Perceptual Skills

•  Module 4.1: Risk Management

•  4.1.1: What is Risk and Risk Taking?

•  4.1.2: Knowing When Not to Drive

•  4.1.3: Understanding Forces in a Crash as a Means to Reduce Risk

•  4.1.4: Understanding Vehicle Dynamics When In Motion to Reduce Risks

•  4.1.5: Trip Planning as a Means to Reduce Risk

•  Review 4.1

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•  Module 4.2: Vision and Perception Requirements

•  4.2.1: Visual Perceptual Aspects of Driving

•  Review 4.2

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•  Module 4.3: Developing Perceptual Skills

•  4.3.1: Using Perceptual Skills to Manage Space, Time and Visibility

•  Review 4.3

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•  Module 4.4: Making Safe Driving Decisions

•  4.4.1: Organized Systems for Safe Driving

•  Review 4.4

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•  Module 4.5: Using the Basics of Perceptual Skills

•  4.5.1: Use of Perceptual Skills in Defensive Driving

•  Review 4.5

•  Quiz 4

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•  Chapter 5: Developing Your Basic Driving Skills

•  Module 5.1: Standard Operating Procedure

•  5.1.1: Pre-Trip Inspection

•  5.1.2: Post-Trip Inspection

•  Review 5.1

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•  Module 5.2: Preparing to Drive

•  5.2.1: Starting, Moving and Stopping

•  5.2.2: Review Space Management

•  5.2.3: Review Scanning and Seeing Clearly

•  Review 5.2

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•  Module 5.3: Starting and Stopping on a Hill

•  5.3.1: Techniques in Driving, Starting and Stopping on a Hill

•  Review 5.3

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•  Module 5.4: Steering and Turning

•  5.4.1: Techniques in Steering and Turning

•  Review 5.4

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•  Module 5.5: Step-By-Step Turn Making

•  5.5.1: Executing Turns

•  Review 5.5

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•  Module 5.6: Executing a Reverse in Direction

•  5.6.1: Turnaround or Turnabout

•  Review 5.6

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•  Module 5.7: Lane Use Control

•  5.7.1: Legal Requirements and Usage

•  5.7.2: Techniques for Proper Lane Changes

•  5.7.3: Mini Self Check quizzes and Student Reflection

•  Review 5.7

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•  Module 5.8: Backing a Vehicle using a Reverse Gear

•  5.8.1: Techniques in Driving a Vehicle in Reverse

•  Review 5.8

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•  Module 5.9: Overtaking and Passing

•  5.9.1: Passing and Overtaking Other Vehicles

•  Review 5.9

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•  Module 5.10: Acceleration and Braking

•  5.10.1: Speed, Deceleration and Braking

•  Review 5.10

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•  Module 5.11: Parking the Vehicle

•  5.11.1: Techniques in Parking

•  Review 5.11

•  Quiz 5

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• Chapter 6: Influences Upon Driver Performance

•  Module 6.1: Causes and Adverse Effects of Disturbed Emotions

•  6.1.1: Aggressive Driving, Road Rage and Fatigue

•  6.1.2: Keeping Emotions in Check on the Highway

•  6.1.3: Attitudes and Motivations that Influence Teen Driving

•  Review 6.1

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•  Module 6.2: The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on a Person’s Ability to Drive

•  6.2.1: The Problem of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Other Drugs

•  6.2.2: Pennsylvania’s Law is Tough on DUI

•  6.2.3: How to Detect an Impaired Driver and What Should You Do

•  Review 6.2

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•  Module 6.3: Driver Distraction

•  6.3.1: Distraction and Inattention are Collision Causation

•  Review 6.3

•  Quiz 6

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•  Chapter 7: Environmental Conditions that Affect Safe Vehicle Operation

•  Module 7.1: Driving in Extreme Weather Conditions

•  7.1.1: Be Prepared, Alert and Focus

•  Review 7.1

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•  Module 7.2: Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility

•  7.2.1: Driving in Poor Visibility

•  Review 7.2

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•  Module 7.3: Changing Traction Conditions and Loss of Traction

•  7.3.1: When is Traction Reduced

•  Review 7.3

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•  Module 7.4: Managing Emergency Situations by Reducing Risks

•  7.4.1: What Should You do in Emergencies

•  Review 7.4

•  Quiz 7

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•  Chapter 8: Driving in Different Environments

•  Module 8.1: The Demands of Different Driving Situations

•  8.1.1: Demand of City Driving

•  8.1.2: Demands of Freeway Driving

•  8.1.3: Demands of Driving on an Open Highway

•  Review 8.1

•  Quiz 8

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• Chapter 9: Sharing the Road

•  Module 9.1: Sharing the Roadway and Passing other Motorists

•  9.1.1: Passing Other Vehicles

•  9.1.2: Sharing the Road with Other Road Users

•  Review 9.1

•  Quiz 9

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•  Final Test