Driver Education Parent Night

Welcome To Driver Education Parent - Student Night Program

August 12,2015

James ChellsonRalph Duke

Jeff Henrikson

Lake Park High School

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Driver Education Staff

Driver Education Department(630) 529-3054 

Jeff Henrikson

RalphDuke

JamesChellson

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Agenda

Introductions Mission Statement Program Description Parent Guide Student Evaluation Questions & Answers Refreshments

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How many of you would turn and drive down this road?

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Mission Statement

To enable a student driver to become a safer, more responsible, decision-maker, as it relates to the highway transportation system. To teach each student to contribute to the improvement of traffic safety in our community and the state of Illinois.

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Program RequirementsBefore enrolling a student must

have:Passed 8 classesMinimum age 15Lake Park lab fee

To receive a permit:Successfully pass - eye exam, permit

testSigned Permit Application and $20 state

fee

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Program Description

Our Program offers:One semester comprehensive, Fully-integrated 4 phase program.Consisting of:

Classroom Phase Simulation Phase Range Phase On-Road Phase

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Classroom Phase

Classroom PhaseRequired for graduationWill receive a 1/2 creditInteract with all levels of studentsLearn to make intelligent

decisionsBroad based curriculum

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Units of Instruction

Signs, Signals & Roadway MarkingsBasic Car ControlManaging RiskNatural Laws & Car ControlPerforming Basic Vehicle ManeuversNegotiating IntersectionsSharing The Road With Others

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Units of Instruction

Urban, Rural and Expressway SituationsDriving in Adverse ConditionsHandling EmergenciesDriver Condition & Aggressive DrivingAlcohol, Other Drugs and DrivingInsuring Your VehicleMaintaining Your Vehicle

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Not just a psychomotor skillIncreases visual perceptionSound decision-making skillsImproves judgment

Simulation Phase

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Range Phase

Enhances visual search patternsUses decision-making skillsImproves judgmentMasters difficult maneuvers

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On-Road Phase

Brings together all phases in a variety of traffic situations

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Behind –the-Wheel Drives

Behind-the-Wheel leaves the range at 3:05 p.m. Saturday morning leaves promptly at 7:30, 9 and 10:30.

If you are going to miss, let your teacher know immediately.

If you are absent, have your parent call or email your teacher informing us of your absence.

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Graduated Licensing New Law Changes for Teen

DrivingPermit Phase Drivers Age 15

Parental or guardian consent required to obtain an instruction permit.

Permit must be held for a minimum of nine months.

Permit is valid for up to two years.

Practice driving 50 hours, including 10 hours of night driving, supervised by parent or an adult age 21 or older with a valid driver's license

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Graduated Licensing Permit Phase Drivers Age

15Curfew is Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m. , Friday and Saturday 11:00 p.m.

All occupants must wear safety belts

The driver must remain conviction-free for 9 months before become eligible for a driver's license.

No cell phone use under age 19.

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Graduated Licensing Intermediate Phase - Drivers Age 16-17

Parental or guardian consent is required to obtain a license; a parent must verify that a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours of night driving, has been completed.

Only one passenger under age 20 is allowed in the vehicle for the first 12 months after receiving a license or until he or she reaches the age of 18, whichever occurs sooner (Does not include siblings or step-siblings).

Curfew is Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m. , Friday and Saturday 11:00 p.m. (curfew applies to drivers under age 18)

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Graduated Licensing Intermediate Phase - Drivers Age 16-17

Number of passengers limited to one in the front seat and to the number of safety belts in the back seat after the first 12 months.

All occupants must wear safety belts.

Mandate drivers under age 18 to appear in court with parent or guardian.

Must remain conviction-free for six months to move to full licensing

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Graduated Licensing

Full Licensing Phase - Drivers 18-20No cell phone use under age 19

Zero Tolerance For Alcohol & Drugs

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Graduated Licensing New Changes to Teen Driving Laws

Ticket drivers AND passengers age 15-20 who violate the passenger restriction law.

If you are convicted of two moving violations in a 24-month period, your driver’s license will be suspended for 30 days

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Graduated Licensing Four (4) Key Objectives to Graduated Licensing are:

1. Expand the learning process by providing new drivers with lots of varied and supervised practice to gain experience and maturity before driving alone.

2. Minimize crash risk exposure by requiring that new drivers gain critical experience in lower-risk conditions (daytime driving, without peers, etc.) before venturing out in high-risk conditions (night-time driving, with peers, etc.)

3. Improve driving skills by encouraging new drivers to practice, practice, and practice some more and to gradually introduce new privileges when earned.

4. Motivate for safety by acknowledging safe driving behaviors and reducing driving privileges for reckless or unsafe behaviors.

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Parent Teen Workbook

Assists parents and coachesGood communication & attitudesDriving safelyDriving skills and practice timeDriving log concept

A Parents Role

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Driving Evaluation Guide

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Insurance Issues

Do I need to contact my agent? Are we covered? Do we need proof of insurance? When do I notify my agent of

licensing? Are there still discounts that apply?

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Licensing Cooperative Driver Testing

ProgramWhat is this program?

How does it work?

When is it time for a license?

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Internet Presence www.lphs.org

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Resource Center www.lphs.org

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On-Line Grade Updates https://ehome.lphs.org/homeaccess/

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From The Driver Education Staff

Thank You and Continued Safe Driving