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RAHS Driver Education

Parent Information Meeting

Brian Pottinger - RAHS Driver Education

Mr. Pottinger's Website

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MR. POTTINGER’S BIO

B.A. Secondary Education/PE (K-12) Augustana College
M.A. Sports Administration Western Illinois University
Driver & Traffic Safety Education Certification Northern Illinois University
ADHD and Teen Driving Certified Instructor

Current President of Wisconsin Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
Member American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
32 years of Driver Education teaching experience

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75% of teen collisions caused by: lack of visual skills, speed, distraction

Teens and Driving

#1 cause of deaths in 16-19 year olds is automobile collisions

16 - 24 year olds make up 4% of the population but they cause 30% of the collisions

Who is most at risk?

1. 16 - 19 yr old males

2. Teens with other teen passengers in the car

3. Newly licensed teens

In the past 10 years, teen deaths by vehicle has increased by 20%

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On the first day of Driver Education my teacher gave to me….. A survey?

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RAHS 3 Phase Driver Ed. Program

Classroom - 30 hours state mandate
Simulation - 12 hours (not mandated)
Behind The Wheel (BTW) - 3 hours driving

(6 hours if no simulators)

6 hours of observation

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To Receive the Permit Application:

1. Must be 15 years old

2. Must pass the written Rules of the Road

exam.

3. Must have fee ($325) paid in full (main office)

4. How to obtain the permit

(a copy of this will be given to the student when they’re eligible)

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How to Obtain the (Online) Completion Slip

70% or higher grade in the classroom on ALL assignments
Minimum 3 hrs. BTW + 12 Simulations

(must demonstrate mastery of the skills!)

Show verification of 50 driving hours

- Road Ready app (can email)

- written log sheets from DMV

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Units of Study in the Classroom

Rules of the Road - Wisconsin Motorist Handbook (permit test)

Organ Donor Program

The SIPDE Process - the visual/mental part of driving

Intersection Management

Sharing The Road

Railroad Safety

Impaired Driving

Nature’s Laws (traction, force of impact, etc)

Financial Responsibilities - focus on auto insurance

*Lessons are reinforced in simulation and behind the wheel...

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Behind The Wheel Lessons

Introduction

Intersection Management/lane changes (urban driving)

Uphill/Downhill Parking

Turnabouts

2 lane rural and Distracted Driving

Interstate/Multi-Lane Highway

Parking

Road Test Review

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So….what is the parent’s role?

Drive with them!!!!! 50 hours is mandatory but the more they drive the better!

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Set a good example - they will imitate how you drive/behave!

This includes language, gestures, and aggressive driving habits like constantly speeding, not signalling, incomplete stops, etc.

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Be patient...easier said than done! Yelling at them tends to make them frustrated, more nervous, or not want to drive….

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It’s common for parents to tell their teenager that it’s ok to drive 5 mph over the speed limit!

Do we really want to start out their driving career telling them it’s ok to break the law???

Tailgating is the most common cause of collisions

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Interstate/multi-lane

City Streets

Night Driving

Adverse Conditions

Give them a variety of driving experiences...not just rural roads where there are few intersections and little traffic!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can drive with my student?

Is the permit valid out of state?

Can I make payments instead of lump sum? ($325 school fee)

*Driver Education Grant - THIS IS A NEW PROGRAM!

Do they have to finish the same semester they started?

Can I revoke my son/daughter’s permit or license?

Is my student covered by my car insurance?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS????????

What is GDL?

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