In-Class Instruction
OVERVIEW OF IN-CLASS INSTRUCTIONS
Overview of In-Class Instructions Days 1-4 Rules of the road Traffic laws and Regulations Types
CHAPTER#1 : RULES OF THE ROAD
Traffic laws and Regulations Types of driver’s licenses
- Graduated licensing program
- Getting your license
- Maintaining a valid driver’s license
- Demerit Points Systems
- Emission Testing
Reason for Traffic laws and regulations
- Current road safety issues
- Seat Belts
- Mirrors
- Blind Spot
- Child Safety
- Speeding
- Impaired Driving
- Emergency Vehicles
- Insurance
Levels of Traffic Laws
- Federal
- Provincial
- Municipal
Road Control Devices
- Signs
- Signals
- Marking
CHAPTER#2 : THE VEHICLE AND ITS COMPONENTS
Basic Vehicle Components Control Devices
- Instruments and Warning Devices
- Safety and Security Devices
- Anti-theft devices
- Visibility Devices
- Communications Devices
- Comfort Devices
Vehicle Safety
- External Checks
- Internal Checks
CHAPTER#3 : VEHICLE HANDLING
Controlling The Vehicle Safety
- Visual Tracking
- Smith System
- Steering
- Seating and Positioning
- Starting and Acceleration
- Optimal Lane Position
- Deceleration and Braking
- Speed Control
- Parking
- Uphill
- Downhill
- Angle
- Reverse
- Parallel
- Changing Direction
- Backing
- Merging
- Lane Changes
- Right of way manoeuvres
- Turns
- Highway and Freeway Driving
Traction
Friction
Collision Avoidance Critical Situation
- Wheel Off Road
- Head-on Collision Avoidance
- Read-End Collision Avoidance
- Brake Limit
Skid Control
- ABS
CHAPTER#4 : DRIVER BEHAVIOUR
Adjusting Driver Behaviour
- Risk Perception
Emotions Effecting Driving
- Emotions and Decision Making
- Dealing With Emotions
Positive Driving Attitude and Behaviours
- Values and Beliefs
- Motives
- Driving as thrill seeking
- Social Factors
- Advertisements and Media
- Peer Pressure
- Positive Attitudes
- Cooperative Driving
- Driving is a Priviledge
CHAPTER#5 : RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY
Responding to Emergency Situations
- Collisions
- Arriving at the collision scene
- Dealing with police
- Emergency Vehicles
- Vehicle Malfunction
- Brake Fail
- Tires Blowout
Safety and Responsibility
- Safety Measures
- Seat Belts
- Child Restraints
Conflict Avoidance
- Respecting Others
- Road Rage
Environmental Responsibility
- Fuel Efficiency
- Idling
- New Technologies
- Proper and Regular Vehicle Maintenance
- Oil Change
- Tune Up
- Emission Testing
Lifelong learning
- Changing Skills
- Age and Driving
- Changing Laws and Regulations
CHAPTER#6 : SHARING THE ROAD
Cooperative Driving
- Other Road Users and their needs
- Cyclist
- Motorcycles
- Transit Vehicles
- Emergency Vehicles
- Trucks
- Pedestrians
- School Buses
Communication among road users
- Vehicle Signals
- Hand Signals
- Horn
- Headlights
CHAPTER#7 : ATTENTION
Impaired Driving
- Types of Impairment
- Alcohol
- Fatigue
- Medical Conditions
- Drowsy Driving
Effects of Impairment
- Impaired Judgement
Consequences of Impairment
- Collision
- Legal Issues
Distraction
- Inside the Vehicle
- Outside the Vehicle
CHAPTER#8 : PERCEPTIONS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Where to observe
- 360 Vision
- Distance Scanning
- Peripheral Vision
- Blind Spots
How to observe
- Active Attention
- Shoulder Check
- Mirrors
Scanning
- Distinguishing Hazards
Perception of Personal Limits
- Types of Drivers
Dangerous Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- Street Racing
Risk Tolerance
- Confidence
Accurate Risk Perception
- Reaction Time
- Proactive Vs Reaction Action
Factors Effecting Perception
- Age
- Experience
- Environment
- Mental Factors
Factors of Collision
- Common caluses of Collision
Driving Hazards
- Common Driving Hazards
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 lessons are the minimum requirement by Ministry of Transportation for the full course. Whether the mandatory 10 hours are sufficient enough depends on the learning skills of each driver as an individual. If you feel the ten hours were not enough, we also offer additional individual driving lessons as well as packages. Your instructor can tell you about them or you can call our office if after completion you feel the additional hours are needed. Practice makes perfect. The more you have driven the more confident you will be in yourself when it comes to your road test, it is our recommendation to practice at home as well.
Yes, you can join the course any weekday or weekend. Just call our office and we can let you know what day’s classes are running.
You can start the course without your G1, but you must have it by the time you are ready to start your driving lessons.
No, we give you the option of doing your classes and in-car lessons side-by-side or you may begin your in-car lessons after completing the classes. It’s your choice!