Module 2
Module Two – Knowing Where You Are
Title: – Reading Signs, Signals and Vehicle Position
Prerequisite: Participation in previous sessions, successful completion of previous assignments and 80% or better on previous module entrance and exit exams
Essential Learning Performance(s) – Overall Objective(s) by the end of Module 2 the students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of
- 2.01
The three major classifications of traffic signs, traffic lights and pavement markings, and their meanings
- 2.02, 2.04
The behaviors, benefits and uses of habit 4, Reference points for vehicle placement: Lane positions and front and side limitations
Component Performances (Specific Objectives) by the end of Module 2 the student will be able to:
- 2.01
Explain the significance of the use of signs, symbols and pavement markings through classification.
- 2.02
Measure some part of the vehicle in reference to some part of the roadway and demonstrate precision lane positioning of the vehicle.
Materials / Resources:
Illinois Rules of the road Manual
Power Point Presentation
Drive Right 11th Ed.
Oregon Driver Risk Prevention Curriculum
The Driving Zone 2 DVD-
- Relevant Clip “Driving Situations”
- Relevant Clip “Situation Awareness”
- Relevant Clip “Prepare to Drive”
- Relevant Clip “3-2-1-GO”
- Relevant Clip “Using Your Senses”
Module Two – Knowing Where You Are
Title: – Reading Gauges & Entering Traffic
Prerequisite: Participation in previous sessions, successful completion of previous assignments and 80% or better on previous module entrance and exit exams
Essential Learning Performance(s) – Overall Objective(s) by the end of Module 2 the students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- 2.02, 2.04
The behaviors, benefits and uses of Habit 4, Reference points for vehicle placement: Lane positions and front and side limitations required for making precision turns
- 2.03
And become familiar with the vehicles instruments, gauges and symbols as well as their uses and functions
- 2.04, 2.05, 2.07
Familiarity with the behavioral patterns required to: Enter traffic smoothly and safely from a stopped position, leave traffic flow and secure and exit the vehicle
Component Performances (Specific Objectives) by the end of Module 2 the student will be able to:
- 2.02, 2.04
Measure some part of the vehicle in reference to some part of the roadway and demonstrate precision lane positioning of the vehicle.
- 2.03
Describe and identify gauges, warning lights, and instruments and explain what normal and abnormal readings indicate.
- 2.05, 2.07
Demonstrate and explain the risk-prevention behaviors needed to enter and exit traffic flow, secure and exit the vehicle utilizing applicable yielding rules as stated in the Illinois Rules of the Road Manual
Materials / Resources:
Illinois Rules of the road Manual
Power Point Presentation
Drive Right 11th Ed.
Oregon Driver Risk Prevention Curriculum
The Driving Zone 2 DVD-
- Relevant Clip “Driving Situations”
- Relevant Clip “Situation Awareness”
- Relevant Clip “Prepare to Drive”
- Relevant Clip “3-2-1-GO”
- Relevant Clip “Using Your Senses”
Module Two – Knowing Where You Are
Title: – Entering Traffic & Precision Turns
Prerequisite: Participation in previous sessions, successful completion of previous assignments and 80% or better on previous module entrance and exit exams
Essential Learning Performance(s) – Overall Objective(s) by the end of Module 2 the students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- 2.05
Familiarity with the behavioral patterns required to: Enter traffic smoothly and safely from a stopped position.
- 2.06
Familiarity with the behavioral patterns required to: Enter traffic smoothly and safely from a stopped position, make stopped and moving left and right turns and secure and exit the vehicle
Component Performances (Specific Objectives) by the end of Module 2 the student will be able to:
- 2.05, 2.07
Demonstrate and explain the risk-prevention behaviors needed to enter traffic flow utilizing applicable yielding rules as stated in the Oregon Driver Manual.
- 2.06
Model precision turns from a stopped and from a moving position.
Materials / Resources:
Illinois Rules of the road Manual
Power Point Presentation
Drive Right 10th Ed.
The Driving Zone 2 DVD-
- Relevant Clip “Driving Situations”
- Relevant Clip “Situation Awareness”
- Relevant Clip “Using Your Senses”
Module 2 Exit Exam
Title:– Knowing Where You Are
Prerequisite: Participation in previous sessions, successful completion of previous assignments and 80% or better on previous module entrance and exit exams
Essential Learning Performance(s) – Overall Objective(s) by the end of Module 2 the students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of
- 2.01
The three major classifications of traffic signs, traffic lights, pavement markings and their meanings
- 2.02, 2.04
Behaviors, benefits and uses of habit 4, Reference points for vehicle placement: Lane positions and front and side limitations
- 2.03
Familiarity or the vehicles instruments, gauges and symbols as well as their uses and functions
- 2.04 – 2.07
Familiarity with the steps needed to: Enter traffic smoothly and safely from a stopped position, make stopped and moving left and right turns and secure and exit the vehicle
Component Performances (Specific Objectives) by the end of Module 2 the student will be able to
- 2.01
Explain the significance of the use of signs, symbols and pavement markings through classification.
- 2.02, 2.04
Measure some part of the vehicle in reference to some part of the roadway and demonstrate precision lane positioning of the vehicle.
- 2.03
Describe and identify gauges, warning lights, and instruments and explain what normal and abnormal readings indicate.
- 2.04 – 2.07
Demonstrate and explain the risk-prevention behaviors needed to enter traffic flow, secure and exit the vehicle.
- 2.06
Model precision turns from a stopped and from a moving position.
Materials / Resources:
Exit Exam Module 2, Oregon Driver Risk Prevention Curriculum
In-Class:Students will pass exit exam with a minimum score of 80%.
Following Class: Students will take Exit exam 2. Those who receive a passing score are eligible to participate in the second 30 min. in-car driving lesson (or the first 1–hour in-car lesson (two hours with two students).
Resources to consider viewing to help with this module:
Johnson, M. L., Crabb, O., Opfer, A.A., Thiel, R.R., & Mottola, F.R. (2010). Drive Right. 11th ed. Glenview: Pearson Education.
Oregon Department of Transportation and Western Oregon University. Oregon Driver Risk Prevention Curriculum.
Palmer, J. W., et al., (2006). Responsible Driving. Woodhills: Glencoe/McGraw Hill,.
The Andy Pilgrim Foundation. The Driving Zone 2 and The Parent Driving Zone.
Module Two Exit Exam KEY– Knowing Where You Are
Note: The answers to the questions are in red. Take the answers out if using this quiz.
Name:______Date: ______Score: ______
- When seated behind the steering wheel, you cannot see the pavement directly to the front, rear and sides of the car. How much of a line-of-vision blind area do you have to the front of the car?
Most vehicles have approximately a 12-15 feet blind spot in front, a 40 foot blind spot to the rear, a 15 feet blind spot to the right and a 4-6 foot blind spot to the left side. To test this, with the vehicle stopped and secured, place an object on the ground at the approximate distances noted above. Get into the driver's seat and notice if the object can be seen.
Use the letters on the diagram below to answer question 2 – 5. The diagram represents standard reference points and where a driver would see them in relationships to various lines.
Circle the correct letter
- What is the standard Reference Point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line on the right, the right side limit as illustrated?
A B C D E F G
- What is the standard Reference Point for positioning a vehicle 3 feet away from a line on the right as illustrated?
A B CD E F G
- What is the standard Reference Point for positioning a vehicle 3 – 6 inches from a line to the front as illustrated?
A B CD E F G
- What is the standard Reference Point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line on the left, the left side limit as illustrated?
A BC D E F G
- How does the use of reference points help you to overcome the optical illusions created by the line-of-vision blind area?
Reference points serve as guides to show the driver, from inside the car, exactly where the front, rear, and sides of the car are in relationship to the roadway. Reference points allow drivers to maneuver the vehicle exactly where they want it, with precision every time, by understanding the relationship of the vehicle to the roadway.
- Which of the following potential stop positions is illustrated inthe diagram to the right?
- Staggered stop position
- Legal stop position
- Safety stop position
- None of the above
- Explain why having the car positioned as illustrated in the diagram to the right increases youreffectiveness in searching intersections.
Knowing when the front bumper is even with a curb line is an important skill needed to make accurate judgments while stopped, and before turning at intersections, because it allows the driver to be safely out of the traffic flow of the cross street and it permits the driver to search deep into the intersection.
- Explain how to effectively search an intersection from a stopped position.
Search at a 90 degree angle to see deep into the intersection for crossing traffic. Check the left, front and right zones to be certain your path will be clear. To effectively search at a 90 degree angle, your vehicle should be stopped with the front bumper even with the curb line. From this position, you are able to best see deep into the intersection to the left and right, as well as searching the front zone.
- Explain the difference between a “gap” and a “hole” in traffic.
A gap is the space between vehicles within a traffic cluster. The hole is the space between traffic clusters. The hole in traffic is much larger than a gap, with less risk.
Use the diagram to the right to answer questions 11 and 12.
Cars A and B are approaching each other.
- Which lane position (LP) is car A in?
LP1, LP2, LP3, LP4, LP5
- Which lane position (LP) is car B in?
LP1, LP2, LP3, LP4, LP5
- What is the advantage to using lane positions?
With the use of lane positions, you will be able to use the total width of a travel lane. For a travel lane that is 12 feet wide, you will be able to have at least 6 feet of empty space to the side of your car –– extremely important space to avoid a crash. How you use this vacant space will be dependent upon what zone conditions exist. So, the first step to giving yourself options is to learn how to position your car to either side of a lane and how to position it in the center of the lane.
- What is the correct side position for making a right turn from a stopped position?
Select the proper and legal lane to begin your turn, then use the reference point to get 3 feet away from the curb.
- What is the correct forward position for making a right turn from a stopped position?
The forward position is where the front of the car is even with the curb line of the street to be entered.
- What does it mean to “Look to Target Area” when you are making a turn?
Turn your head to look to where your new target will be. Focus your concentration on the path you are ready to enter.
- What does the “Oil Pressure Light” warn you about?
This light or gauge warns you when the oil in the engine is not circulating properly.
- What does the “Brake Light” warn you about?
Most of the time when this light is on, it is to tell you to release the parking brake. When the parking brake is totally released and the light stays on, or the light comes on while you are driving, it means there is a malfunction in your braking system. It could be a partial or total failure, and it could be very dangerous. Test the brakes by stopping in a safe location.
- What does the “Odometer” tell you?
This shows the total miles the car has been driven since it was new.
- Explain the significance of a broken yellow line.
Broken yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Always drive to the right of the yellow line.
Oregon Driver Risk Prevention Curriculum, used with permission