Module 8 Recommended Laboratory Session Page 58

Prerequisites: Classroom Module Eight and BTW-7.2

Learning Goals: Student will relate the reasons for speed and lane position changes in complex
traffic situations and demonstrate passing techniques on multiple lane roadways.

Performances: During this session the student will demonstrate reduced-risk speed and position
adjustments in complex traffic situations during planned exercises involving speed
control, steering control, lane position, lane changing, lane selection, intersecting,
following, being followed, traffic flow adjustments, oncoming traffic, merging, and
entering and exiting from parking space. Commentary driving is used for deter-
mining proper speed and position adjustment.

Assessment: Self-assessment of commentary driving regarding reasons for changing speed or

lane position. Teacher assessment of precision in completion of each task listed
and driver decisions regarding speed and lane position changes. Student self-
assessment of skills will be placed in portfolio.
BTW-8.1

Instructor Activities Ref Student Activities Materials Needed or Notes

Rear Driver Activities

• Review on-street route for
changes or obstructions.
• Review objectives and
commentary driving for lesson
with drivers.
• Prepare vehicle for lesson.
• Evaluate pre-start, start, and
moving from curb procedures.
• Review speed and position
adjustment procedures with
driver.
• Review procedures and need
for precision in performing
task in complex traffic flow.
• Involve driver in a minimum of
3 speed control, steering
control, lane position, lane
changing, lane selection,
intersecting, following, being
followed, traffic flow adjust-
ments, oncoming traffic,
merging, and parking entry/
exit for evaluation.
• Evaluate speed and space
changes in response to
passing another vehicle.
• Evaluate stopping, securing
procedures.
Repeat tasks with next driver.
Mod 8 Group activity segment Rear Seat Driver
• Review objectives, show permit, • Shows permit at the
ask questions regarding lesson start of lesson.
activities. • Listens to review of
Mod 1 procedures and
Session activity commentary concepts.
• 1st driver performs pre-start,
Mod 8 • Asks questions
starting, and moving from curb regarding procedures.
procedures. • Verbally performs zone
Mod 8 • Enters traffic flow with smooth control procedures for
and precise movements from curb. driver and instructor.
• Reviews zone control process. • Completes student
Mod 8 • Responds vocally to open and evaluation of changes in
closed zones and changes to speed zones/space and marks
and position.
changes in speed/
• Performs 3 steering control. position.
• Performs 3 lane position. • Prepares for driving
• Performs 3 lane changes. sequence.
• Performs 3 lane selection.
Mod 8 • Performs 3 intersecting.
• Performs 3 following.
• Performs 3 being followed.
Mod 2 • Performs 3 flow adjustment.
• Performs 3 oncoming traffic.
• Performs 3 merges.
• Performs 3 park entries.
Assess • Performs 3 park exits.
on • Performs speed and position
Student changes while passing another
Record vehicle.
Card. • Performs stopping, securing
procedures.
• Assesses tasks performed. Driving Through
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PASSING TECHNIQUES

Open/Closed/Changing Space Areas

Speed Changes Up/Down

Position Changes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Precision Task Concerns
steering control lane position lane changes lane selection
• hand position • consistency • procedure • timing
• stability • selection • communication • response to zone
• balance • balance • smoothness • accuracy

being followed traffic flow adjustments oncoming traffic intersecting

• space control • speed control • lane position • approach
• mirrors • space management • space management • communication
• speed • communication • communication • speed

speed and starting/stopping/securing vision following

position changes procedures • sightline/travelpath • space
• accuracy • accuracy • head checks • speed
• timing • timing • mirror checks • adjustments
• communication • communication • scanning
passing
• timing
Rear Seat Tally Sheet • communication
• speed control

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 Module 8 Recommended Simulation Laboratory Session Page 60

Suggested Titles: “Evasive Action Skills” ... DORON Video or Laserdisc

“Handling Weather Conditions” ... DORON Video or Laserdisc
“Avoiding Collisions” ... SSI Safe Driver Training Series
“Testing Driver Performance II” ... SSI Safe Driver Training Series

The simulation student demonstrates comprehension of speed control and vehicle

Learning Goals: positioning in lane which will increase student's ability to position vehicle for complex
risk vehicle maneuvers.

Performances: Performances are based on simulation video used for this section. Demonstrate the
correct position for vehicle control.

Assessment: Instructor assessment of speed, positions, and techniques on the district on-street
records form. Student assessment of simulation activities may be added to the
student portfolio.

Instructor Activities Student Activities Materials Needed and Notes

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