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    In the Classroom – Units Covered

    The following topics will be covered during the classroom portion of Driver Education:

    MISSOURI DRIVER GUIDE ESSENTIALS

    • This unit will cover chapters 3-9 of the MO Driver Guide.  These chapters most directly reflect the information covered on the instruction permit test given by the Missouri D.O.R.

    LAWS OF NATURE

    • This unit will focus on the science of driving a vehicle including gravity, traction, and force of impact.

    ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS

    • This unit will examine the external factors that influence driving including weather and distractions.

    RULES OF THE ROAD

    • This unit will give the student the opportunity to present information regarding several situations that are encountered behind the wheel on a daily basis.  This includes intersections, RR crossings, and interacting with pedestrians and other vehicles.

    ALCOHOL AND DRIVING

    • This unit will take an in-depth look at the impact alcohol has on the body and demonstrate the inherent dangers of a vehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs.

    VEHICLE INSURANCE

    • This unit will give the student the basic knowledge regarding insuring a vehicle.

    BUYING A VEHICLE

    • This unit will give the student the basic steps that it takes to purchase a vehicle.

    GETTING AND KEEPING A LICENSE

    • This unit will cover the MO Graduated License program and the MO point system.

    ----DRIVING A VEHICLE----

    Street Driving

    • Students will progress based on their performance and safety through a progression beginning in a subdivision setting and working up to driving on the highway. 
    • Students will perform a series of exercises designed to improve steering and control of a vehicle in close-quartered situations.  Students will also be responsible for navigating the intersections, turns, and right-of-way rules as part of the Range Driving Responsibilities.
     
Last Modified on August 25, 2020