Lesson 1
Module 1What we'll cover
Pre-Drive: Cockpit Drill (Seat, mirrors, wheel), Circle Check, Basic adjustments
Vehicle Controls: Gear selector (PRNDL), Hand / Parking brake, Headlights, Wipers
Basic Control: Steering technique, Look ahead, Stopping position, Smooth braking, Backing up
Introduction to Scanning: Mirror checks, Blind spot checks
Lesson 2
Module 2What we'll cover
Core Rules: Traffic signs & markings, Right of way, Speed zones, Position on the road
Simple Intersections: Two-way stops, Four-way stops
Basic Maneuvers: Right turns, Left turns, Curb judgment
Lesson 3
Module 3What we'll cover
Parking: Hill parking (uphill/downhill), Angle & perpendicular parking, Back-in parking, Parallel parking
Turning Around: Two-point turn, Three-point turn, U-turns, Cul-de-sacs
Lesson 4
Module 4What we'll cover
Traffic lights: Standard lights, Flashing lights, Point of no return, Cover brake
Turns at lights: Right turn, Left turn (single/double lane), Left on flashing green
Yielding: Yield signs, Right/left turns at yield
Scanning: Advanced intersection scanning
Lesson 5
Module 5What we'll cover
Core Concepts: Hazard perception, The 'big picture', Ground view habits, Hidden clues
Space Management: Following distance, Handling tailgaters, Lane changes, Avoiding collisions
Lesson 6
Module 6What we'll cover
Vulnerable road users: Pedestrian safety & crosswalks, Cyclists, Motorcycle awareness
Large vehicles: Trucks turning, School bus stopping rules, Transit buses
Special vehicles: Emergency vehicles, Horses & wildlife
Lesson 7
Module 7What we'll cover
Special zones: School zones, Playground zones, Construction zones
Complex traffic: Heavy traffic, Bridges, Roundabouts, HOV & bus lanes
Lesson 8
Module 8What we'll cover
Core skills: High-speed driving, Merging, Exiting, Zip merging, Passing
Features: Cruise control, Additional lanes, Lane departure awareness, 40/70 scanning rule
Lesson 9
Module 9What we'll cover
Weather & visibility: Driving for the condition, Fog/snow/rain, Hydroplaning, Black ice
Vehicle failures: Brake failure, Tire blowout, Skidding recovery, Warning lights
Incidents: After an accident, Procedure for police stops
Lesson 10
Module 10What we'll cover
Driver state: Impairment, Distracted driving laws, Fatigue, Emotions & road rage avoidance
Best practices: Smooth driving, Saving fuel, Seatbelt usage, Appropriate use of horn
Final review: Student-requested review areas and a mock driving test