Plantation High Driver Education CourseSyllabus
Session 2 (Jan. 30 – Apr.16)
9 Saturdays - Class times: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 4:00PM
YourLeadInstructorsare–Coach Parnham, Coach Richardson
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Week / Class Instructor / Scheduled Range/RoadProcedures1 / Saturday Jan 30
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson 7:00-4:30
Dozier 7:30-4:30
McQuaid- OFF / ●Student Range rules distributed andreviewed
●FL Driver Handbooksdistributed
●Dress Code, proper behavior, restrictedlicense
●Safety procedures of an automobile, visualinspection
●Adjust seat with right foot onbrake
●Adjust mirrors, Turnsignals
●Seatbelt fastenedproperly
●Lights location, high/lowbeams
●Horn and windshieldwipers
●Start/stop engineproperly
●Gear identification, proper shiftingprocedures
●Responsibilities of driver and front seatpassenger
Classroom: Dori’s Song video, Distracted Driving PowerPoint andQuiz,
Assign HW:Articles
RangeSkill:Creepandcrawl(forward/reverse)andstoppingonrange
Road:Evaluate/schedule restricted license drivers for roadtraining
2 / Saturday Feb 6
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson 7:00-4:30
Dozier -OFF
McQuaid- 7:30-4:30 / Classroom: Collect and discuss HW Articles, Pre-Test, Traffic Safety PowerPoint and Quiz, Assign project, Restricted Prep. StudyGuides
Range Skill: Big Figure8
Road Skill: Local Neighborhood Streets, Parking Lots, 2 Lane Roads, R&RCrossing
3 / Saturday Feb 20
ParnhamOFF
Richardson 7:00-4:30
Dozier 7:30-4:30
McQuaid-7:00-4:30 / Classroom: Collect and discuss HW Articles, Substance Abuse Unit and Quiz, Assessing and Managing Risks lesson and Quiz, check restricted prep studyguide
State Farm 9-10, 10-11- Auto insurance for Teens
Range:Right turns, left turns using figure 8 with Angleparking
Road:Residential Streets, Parking Lots, 2 LaneRoads
4 / Saturday Feb 27
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson OFF
Dozier 7:30-4:30
McQuaid 7:00-4:30 / Classroom: NO ZONE PRESENTATION
Insurance presentation and quiz-time permiting
Range:Big Figure 8, Angle Parking, Head-InParking
Road:2-4 Lane Roads, Lane Change, Merging,Passing.
5 / Saturday Mar 5
ParnhamOFF
Richardson 7:00-4:30
Dozier 7:30-4:30
McQuaid- 7:00-4:30 / Classroom: Collect and discuss HW Articles, Rules of the Road PowerPoint and Quiz, Florida Administrative Laws PowerPoint and Quiz
Range:Big Figure 8, Angle Parking, Head-In Parking, 3 ptTurn
Road:2-4 Lane Roads, Mall Parking Lots, Highway Driving–Entry/Exit ramps, Lane Change, Passing,Merging
6 / Saturday
Mar 12
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson 7:00-4:30
Dozier 7:30-4:30
McQuaid-7:30-4:30 / Classroom: Collect and discuss HW Articles, Flow of TrafficPowerPoint
and Quiz, Danger on the Highway PowerPoint andQuiz
**RESTRICTED TEST**
Range:Big Figure 8, Angle Parking, Head-In Parking, 3 ptTurn
Road:2-4 Lane Roads, Merging, Highway Driving–Entry/ExitRamps, Lane Change,Passing
7 / Saturday Apr 2
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson 7:00-4:30
Dozier 7:30-4:30
McQuaid- OFF / Classroom: *Post-Test Administered, Collect and discuss HW Articles, Merging Into Traffic PowerPoint and Quiz, Visibility: Time and Space PowerPoint andQuiz
State Farm 1-2,2-3 Buying your first car
Range:Test: Head-In Parking
Road:2-4 Lane Roads, Merging, Highway Driving–Entry/ExitRamps, LaneChanges
RoadTest
8 / Saturday
Apr 9
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson OFF
Dozier 7:00-4:30
McQuaid- 7:30-4:30 / ProjectDue
Range:Test: Angle Parking, 3-pointTurn
Road:2-4 Lane Roads, Merging, Highway Driving–Entry/ExitRamps, LaneChanges
9 / Saturday
Apr 16
Parnham7:00-4:30
Richardson 7:30-4:30
Dozier OFF
McQuaid- 7:00-4:30 / Classroom: Car Maintenance, Driving ZoneVideo
Range:Vehicle Maintenance, Review All skills, completetesting
Road:Review AllSkills
Testing Dates &Times / Substance Abuse Lesson - REQUIRED FOR WRITTEN EXAM: week 3 Written Exam (need ss#): week 6 @ 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:00
Driving Exam (need ss#): week 7 @ 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:00
Grades / ➢20%Quizzes
➢20% Driving related current event articles(x6)
➢25%Project
➢35% DrivingSkills
Driver Education CourseGoals
1.Arrive to class on time and ready to learn new driving skills and practicethem.
2.Understand that driving is a PRIVILEGE, not aRIGHT.
3.Learn and obey traffic laws for the safety ofall.
4.Learn to be a defensive driver who is in control of personalemotions.
5.Proper Dress Code: No Open ToedShoes
6.No Electronic Devices to be used in thecar.
7.Pass DMV testing requirements and accept all drivingresponsibilities.