What is covered in your lessons

Students are going to use the skills from our lessons every day for the rest of their lives. Our goal is to create life long safe drivers.

Your behind the wheel instruction will cover the
following subjects:

Starting
Adjusting of seat, mirrors
Check parking brake
Ignition switch 

Seat belts
Gearshift in proper position
Starting of engine

Signaling
Check traffic
Putting vehicle in motion

Stopping
Checking traffic
Proper position
Gearshift in proper position
Shutting engine off
Signaling
Stopping vehicle smoothly and safely
Setting parking brake

Steering
Proper hand positions on wheel
Center of lane
Proper grip on wheel
Aim high in steering

Turning
Signaling
Right turns
Right turn on red
Vehicle Position
Left turns

Highway Driving
Lane Positioning
Changing lanes
Merging
Signaling
Speed control

Intersections
Signaling
Right of way
Lane positioning
Passing

Three Point Turn
Signaling
Checking of traffic
Vehicle positioning
Turning

Parking
Signaling
Vehicle positioning
Turning of wheel
Proper gear position
Ignition off
Checking of traffic
Hand position
Speed control
Set brakes
Remove Key
 
Backing
Checking traffic
Straight Line
Speed control
Hand position

Defensive Driving Strategies:

#1- Pay attention, stay focused -- avoid distractions!
2 -Don't assume actions of other drivers.
3- When not sure to yield, yield anyway.
4- Follow the speed limit.
5- Don't drive impaired.
6- Wear your seat belt.
7- Anticipate braking for red lights, etc.
8- Look ahead down the road.
9 -Always signal your intentions.
10- Create space around your vehicle.
11- Know your blind spots.
12- Beware of stopped vehicles.
13- Exercise courtesy with other drivers.
13- Connect your mind to your eyes. Don't daydream.
14- Beware of pedestrians in crosswalks.
15- Secure loose objects in your vehicle.
16- Drive refreshed; don't drive when upset.
17- Adjust driving to visibility.
18- Drive slower in rain and snow.
19- Be a patient driver and don't rush.
20- Don't pump ABS brakes.