Crash Facts

"More than half of fatal crashes occurred on roads with posted speed limits of 55 mph or more, while only 22 percent of property-damage-only crashes occurred on these roads. -2000-";

Parents

This Section is for Parent Resources; It Contains Home Practice Driving Tips, Parent Teaching Guides and Articles.

 

Tips For An Aging Population

STEPS FOR MAKING YOURSELF MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR VEHICLE

  • If you plan to buy a new vehicle, try it out beforehand by renting a similar model and taking a trip.
  • Make sure that you can get in and out of your vehicle easily.
  • If you have difficulty seeing over the steering wheel, make an adjustment to the seating...
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Coach: You Are A Role Model

MonkeySee

Correct Coaching Actions:

  1. Be alert and ready to take control.
  2. Direct student to brake in tight spots.
  3. Be calm, be kind, and be patient!
  4. Explain steps in sequence, during each maneuver.
  5. Stop car...
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Coach: Ways to Praise

Ways to Praise, and say "Good Work"

  1. You did that really well!
  2. Good job!
  3. I like the way you did . . .
  4. Nice!
  5. Good response!
  6. Great!
  7. I didn't see that!
  8. I'm proud of you!
  9. I think you are really getting it!
  10. ...
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Coach: Use Clip-on Mirrors

 

Buy a clip-on vanity mirror to attach your sun visor.

Use it, as your rearview mirror, when instructing from the passenger's seat; also, use your outside passenger's mirror. Tell student to check mirrors every 5-6 seconds and every time the brake is applied. Say, "Go to brake, check rearview mirror!"

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Coach: Stay Nice

StayNice

Coaching Tips:

If safe, have student stop at each step when first teaching a new skill. Repeat steps until mastered. Have student tell the steps as they perform them. Give them clues. Ask, "What do you do now? What else? What did you forget? Where...

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