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Course Description - A beginning course that deals with
the highway transportation system, traffic problems, the driving task,
perception and implementation of the driver education classroom program.
Observation of a teaching environment is included. Prerequisite: A valid
driver's license.
When
starting out with this Web based course, please read and review the
assignments, course materials to purchase, how to be successful in
completing this course, and reading assignments below
before starting on the course topics.
The instructor will be happy to answer any questions you have at any
time (safety@siu.edu). Get started early and work on the course each week.
Many of the topic/information areas have been placed into a .pdf format.
You will need to have installed Abode Reader on your computer in order
to view .pdf files. Go to
http://get.adobe.com/reader/ to download Abode Reader.
Essential Course Materials
Course Outline
Assignments
(with point values)
(you will find some assignments that are only listed in the course
syllabus)
Course
Materials to Purchase
(you need to purchase and request
these materials)
How
to be successful in completing this course
(very important statement to read and follow)
Reading
List (Please review reading assignments and read the indicated
items as a part of participating in the topics below)
Topics
(Everything
underlined are materials that you need to read and review or tests that
you need to take.) Only take
tests at the end of each topic after reviewing the topic material.
There are also assignments within many of the topic presentations
that you are required to complete and send via email to your instructor.
So do not just take the tests without reading the topic/content
material and doing the other assignments before taking the tests you are
required to complete and send via email to your instructor.)
Introduction
*(Read
Topic materials)
*Traffic
Crash Data Fact Sheets – Visit these traffic fact sheets, review the traffic
crash information and write a paragraph on major traffic crash problems
in the
USA
and Illinois
today.
*Traffic
Crash Problems: Cost
*Glossary
of Terms
The Purpose of the Highway Transportation
System (HTS)
*(Read
Topic Materials)
The
Task of the Driver within the HTS
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Identification
of HTS Elements
*HTS
Test
Traffic Laws
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Manual
of Traffic Signs This
is a good Web site showing most of the traffic signs found in the
USA
and is organized by Richard Moeur of
Arizona.
Review the
standard sign shapes and colors and their meanings, regulatory, warning,
marker, guide and informational, recreational and cultural interest, construction, railroad,
and
school signs before completing the worksheets below.
*Signs
and Roadway markings Worksheets
*Traffic
Controls Self-Test
*Practice
Traffic Law Test (complete and send to instructor)
*Illinois
Rules of the Road Examination
Personal Factors Influencing Operator Performance
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Alcohol
and Driving Pretest (just for fun)
*DUI
Laws in Illinois (review MADD Web site)
*.08
BAC Law Fact Sheet (read and review)
*Also review the following Illinois
Secretary of State booklets (.pdf files):
DUI Fact Book
DUI - Sobering Truth
Road to Reinstatement – Restoring your Driving Privileges
Use It & Lose It - The War on Drunk Driving
*Risk
Factors
*Worksheets
on Effects of Alcohol on the Driving Task
*Take this
test
on
alcohol and other drugs (before the alcohol and driving test below) from
the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and send the instructor
(safety@siu.edu)
the results.
*Alcohol
and Driving Test
*Drowsy
Driving
Foundations of Effective Driving
(probably the most important information presented in this entire
course)
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Sensory
Perception and Performance of the Driving Task
*Visual
Skills and Preparing to Drive
*The
Smith System
*The
Smith System Driver Evaluation Check List
*Mottola’s
Zone Control Driving
*Foundations
of Effective Driving Quiz
(take quiz and send results to your instructor)
*Make
sure you review the 6 units of the
Perception of Driving Hazards videos and arrange to take the driver
performance test II as is discussed in your course syllabus. You
can use this
score sheet to record your responses to the driver performance test
II and send to safety@siu.edu.
Managing
Risk in the HTS
*(Read
Topic Materials)
Improving
Driver Performance
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Total
Stopping Distance
*Traction
Control (read this article on this important topic)
*Plan
of Action Test
*Evaluation
of Situations Test
Motor
Vehicle Systems, Maintenance, Safety Devices, and Performance
Capabilities
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Simple
Vehicle Maintenance - Reviews
all of the important maintenance checks that one need to do on their own
vehicle. One of the most important areas in this topic.
*Tire
Information (Thoroughly read the link from the Rubber Manufacturers
Association, read about “PART”, review the items on the right
column, and write a one paragraph on the important features of tire
safety. Submit paragraph to safety@siu.edu
).
*Checking
Fluids Worksheets
*Inspecting
Tires, Battery, Hoses, and Drive Belts Worksheets
*Jump
Starting, Changing a Tire, and Fuses Worksheets
*Vehicle
Systems Review and Assignment
*Vehicle
Dynamics Handout
Ethics
and Use of the HTS
*(Read
Topic Materials)
Trip
Planning
*(Read
Topic Materials)
Fuel
Efficient Driving
*(Read
Topic Materials)
*Driving
More Efficiently
*Keeping
Your Vehicle in Shape
*Buying
a Fuel Efficient Vehicle
*Save
Money Use either one of the fuel cost calculators in this link and estimate
annual fuel costs for your vehicle. (You can find fuel cost information
for specific makes and models in the Find
a Car section.)
Send the results you find to your instructor at safety@siu.edu.
*Energy
Technology and Fuel Economy
*Fuel
Efficient Driving Test
FINAL
EXAMINATION– complete
and send to instructor after completing all assignments in the course.
Blank Assignment/Grades Score Sheet - You might want to print out a copy
of this to keep track of your completed assignments and their scores.
©
1999-2009 Dale O. Ritzel
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