Introduction

Welcome! This is your official AAA How to Drive student workbook.

Please print this workbook and write your name on the cover.
• If you are unable to print out the workbook, you may use a regular
notebook.
• Feel free to draw or take notes in it.
• Be careful with it – it needs to last the entire course.

Driving Knowledge Quiz: TRUE or FALSE?

Let’s get started using your Student Workbook or a notebook right now.
Write down the answers (True or False) to the following statements.

ANSWER STATEMENT
(True or False)

The recommended hand position on the steering wheel is “10

1.
and 2” (as in the hands of a clock).

The correct inflation pressure (PSI) for a tire can be found on its
2.
outside edge (its “sidewall”).

When a vehicle’s lane departure warning system activates, it

3.
gently steers you back into the center of your lane.

A driver cannot be charged with impaired driving (DWI, DUI, or

4. similar) after taking a medication prescribed by a state-certified
medical doctor.

Voice-activated controls for audio, navigation, and other

5.
systems reduce drivers’ risk of crashing.

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Sign Your Name
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
1. Your name as you normally would.

____________________________________________
2. Next, please write your name again, but this time using your other hand.

____________________________________________
If you are like most people, your name written with your other hand will look
very different. That is sort of what it is like to transition from being a passenger
to being a driver⏤it’s a big change.

Please write the phrase each letter stands for.

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 How Good of a Driver Do You Think You Will Be?
• Think about the following question: How good of a driver do you think
you will be?
• Rank yourself on a scale of 1 to 10.
• Then, write a few words to explain why you chose the answer you did.
TERRIBLE EXCELLENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WHY? _________________________________________

_________________________________________

_____________________________________________

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CHAPTER 1: Welcome to Your Driving Life!
In the space below or in a notebook, write why you want to drive:
WHY? ____________________________________________

____________________________________________

3 Components of the HTS

In the space below or in a notebook, write down the 3 HTS (Highway
Transportation System) components.

1
2
3

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

Write the 3 stages of licensing in your state. In addition, write the various
restrictions featured in each stage. You can check your answers using your state
driving manual.

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3

Name: Name: Name:

Restrictions: Restrictions: Restrictions:

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 Chapter 1 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN

YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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CHAPTER 2: Knowing Your Vehicle
Vehicle Familiarization Checklist
When you’re at home, get into a vehicle and familiarize yourself with:

1 Seat adjustment levers: Adjust the seat to your preference.

2 Check your body position.

3 Take note of the areas immediately around your vehicle.

4 Use the steering wheel adjustment levers to adjust the wheel to your preference.

5 Check your hand position on the steering wheel.

Adjusting Mirrors
Practice setting the rearview and side mirrors in your vehicle to your preferences.
If possible, have someone approach the rear of the vehicle. Observe them, by
using your mirrors, as they proceed past the vehicle on both sides.
Make note of any blindspots, or areas where you lost visual of this person.

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 3-Collision Concept
Draw what occurs in each step of the 3 Collision Concept:
Step 1. The vehicle crashes into an object.
Step 2. The unbelted driver crashes into the steering wheel.
Step 3. The driver’s brain slams up against the inside of their skull.

1 2 3

Location and Operation of Vehicle Features

In the vehicle you plan on driving, become familiar with the location and
operation of the following features prior to driving:

1 The horn 5 Headlights

2 Turn-signal lever 6 Overhead/cabin light (dome light)

3 Hazard flashers 7 Dashboard light intensity

4 Windshield wipers and washers 8 High/low headlight switches

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 Instrument Panel Feature Exercise
Refer to the Instrument Panel exercise in the online module.
Write each letter and the description of each feature of the instrument panel
listed in the image. When you are done, select “Reveal Answers” in the
online module to check your work on each image.

Chapter 2 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information
covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read
alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 3: Vehicle Space, Needs, Natural Laws, and Traction

Passenger Observations
The next time you are a passenger in a vehicle, pay attention to what you are
looking at.
• Where do your eyes naturally go as a passenger? Note the things that you
look at over the course of a few minutes.
• How does this compare to what you’ll be looking at when you’re the
driver?

Chapter 3 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information
covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read
alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 4: Starting, Steering, and Stopping
Vehicle Observations
Think about what you have observed with vehicles on the roadway.
1. What different kinds of steering errors could a driver make?
____________________________________________________
2. Which ones have you observed?
____________________________________________________
3. What could have been done to prevent the steering error?
____________________________________________________

Chapter 4 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information
covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read
alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 5: Signs, Signals, and Road Markings
Chapter 5 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN
YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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CHAPTER 6: Traffic Laws and Rules of the Road

READ the Road

Before continuing, please
take a moment to revisit the
“READ the Road” approach
to driving.

14-Day Sleep Log

We will be talking about sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation later in
the course. In advance of that, let’s track our sleep for the next 14 days.
On the next page, please track and log the amount of sleep you get each
night over the next two weeks. Use the example below to get started.

14-DAY SLEEP LOG

Date Hours I Need Hours I Got Need-Got

Mon. April 5 7.75

Tues. April 6 8.25

Wed. April 7 9.5

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 14-DAY SLEEP LOG
Date Hours I Need Hours I Got Need - Got

Weekly Total:

Weekly Total:

14-Day Total:

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Chapter 6 Reflection
As we arrive at the end of the chapter, it is useful to think back on all that we
have covered. In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 things you learned in this chapter.
• 2 things you are still wondering about.
Then wrap up by writing a short message to other drivers:
• This would be a written message that you think every driver should read.
• Please write it as if it was going to be posted on a sign along the road.
• For example, a message might be “How much sleep did you get last
night? Are you a danger to yourself or others?”

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN

YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 7: Vision and Perception
Types of Vision Exercise, Part 1
Refer to the Types of Vision video exercise in the online module.
In the video, a phrase will briefly display inside a triangle.
Write down the phrase in the triangle below and then select “Reveal
Answers” in the online module when you are ready to check your work.

Types of Vision Exercise, Part 2

Next, hold out both hands, with your index fingers just touching each other.
Look right at the tips of those two fingers. Now extend your vision beyond
your fingers, off toward the wall. Write down what you see and then select
“Reveal Answers” in the online module.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

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Color Vision Test
Refer to the Color Blindness exercise in the online module. Transcribe the
numbers you see inside the 4 colored circles displayed onscreen to the
circles below. Then, select “Reveal Answers” in the online module to check
your responses.

Selective Searching
Get in the vehicle you plan to drive and check your mirrors today.
Make a note regarding the following actions below.
1. Describe your mirror blind zones.
____________________________________________________
2. Practice looking over your shoulder to check these zones. What difference
does that make in terms of what you are able to see?
____________________________________________________
3. Does the vehicle have a blind spot detection system?
____________________________________________________

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 Chapter 7 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN

YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 8: Time and Space
Managing Time
Please take a moment to write down common closing actions
you have observed and what you could do as a driver to minimize risk.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Chapter 8 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 things you are curious about.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information
covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read
alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 9: Changing Lanes, Turning, and Parking

The Questions to Ask Before Changing Lanes

In the space below, write the 3 questions to ask yourself before changing
lanes. If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes”, you must delay
changing lanes.

1
2
3

Steps to Safely Change Lanes

Write each of the 5 steps involved in changing lanes.

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Multitasking Exercise
Refer to the “Can you really multitask?” video in the online module.
In the space below, write down how many red words you count in the video.

I counted _____ red words.

Hill Parking Challenge

Refer to the Parking exercise in the online module. In the table below, write
Yes or No next to the corresponding vehicle number, depending on whether
the vehicle has parked correctly or not.

# YES/NO # YES/NO
1 11
2 12
3 13
4 14
5 15
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20

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 Chapter 9 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN

YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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CHAPTER 10: Sharing the Road

Draw the Dutch Reach

Take a minute to draw a top-down
view of a driver or passenger using
the Dutch Reach. Pretend as if the
car’s roof has been removed so you
can look straight down and see
what the occupants are doing, then
draw an approaching bicyclist.

Large Trucks Exercise

Refer to the Large Trucks exercise in the online module. In the image of the
three-lane highway below, draw the areas around the truck you think the
driver would be unable to see (the blind spots). Select “Compare Your
Answer” in the online module to check your work.

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 Traffic Stops
Take a moment to write down at least three or four ideas in each column
regarding how to respond when a law enforcement officer is behind you
with their lights on. Select “Reveal Answers” in the online module to check
your work.
WHEN YOU SEE FLASHING LIGHTS BEHIND YOU:
DO’s DONT’s

Next, write down at least three or four ideas in each column regarding how
to behave when talking with an LEO. Select “Reveal Answers” in the online
module to check your work.

WHEN TALKING WITH THE OFFICER:

DO’s DONT’s

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Chapter 10 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road. For example, a message might be
“Never underestimate your driving risk.”
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN
YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 11: Intersections and Freeway Driving
Chapter 11 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN
YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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CHAPTER 12: Alcohol and Driving

Odds of Being in a Crash INCREASED ODDS OF A CRASH

Refer to the Odds of Being in a Crash
exercise in the online module. Make a
note of the odds of being involved in a
crash as we look at different numbers
of drinks consumed.

How Alcohol Affects the Body and Driving Ability

Take a minute to write down the body function affected first, second, and third
by alcohol.
That is, choose among muscle control, judgement, and vital functions as the
first affected, the second, and so on.

ORDER OF EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

# Function

Judgement

Vital Functions

Muscle Control

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 The Effects of Alcohol on Vision
Refer to the matching exercise in the online module. Below are two columns.
One column is labeled “Aspect of Vision” – this list includes the types of vision
affected by alcohol. The second column is labeled “Effects of Alcohol”.
Please take a minute to match each aspect of vision to its corresponding effect of
alcohol. Select each tab in the exercise to reveal the answers.

ASPECT OF VISION EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

Alcohol can cause vision to become blurry,

Color Distinction compromising an individual’s ability to perceive a
traffic scene and make good driving decisions.

When sober, most people have approximately 180

degrees of side vision; even while looking straight
Distance Judgement ahead, you can detect objects moving at the side. As
BAC rises, side vision decreases.

Color plays an important role in the highway

transportation system. Alcohol reduces your ability to
Night Vision distinguish colors, jeopardizing your accurate
perception of a full traffic scene.

Alcohol reduces your eyes’ ability to automatically and

Side Vision quickly regulate the amount of light entering the eyes,
which decreases your night vision.

Determining the distance between your vehicle and

Focus other objects is a critical driving skill. Alcohol decreases
your ability to accurately judge distances.

The eye is able to change focus rapidly from close

objects to distant ones. Alcohol slows this ability,
Acuity/Sharpness making it difficult to see things clearly in enough time
to properly respond.

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 Factors that Affect BAC Level
Write down all the factors you can think of that would play a role in
determining how high a drinker’s BAC rises.
BAC FACTORS

Chapter 12 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information
covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read
alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 13: Drug Impaired Driving and Illness
Marijuana’s Effect on Driving Abilities Exercise
Refer to the Drug Categories and Effects exercise in the online module.
Take a minute to assess how each function is affected by marijuana. For each
driving function, choose one response: Better, No Effect, or Worse. Then
select ”Reveal Answers” in the online module to check your responses.
BETTER NO EFFECT WORSE

🔲 🔲 🔲 Judging time
🔲 🔲 🔲 Processing information
🔲 🔲 🔲 Judging space
🔲 🔲 🔲 Driving at a safe speed
🔲 🔲 🔲 Judging speed of movement
🔲 🔲 🔲 Responding to unexpected events

Brain Break: How Your Brain Responds to Rewards

Use the space below to make notes on how your brain responds to rewards.

___________________________________________
_________________________________________
______________________________________
_____________________________________
____________________________________
___________________________________

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 Alternatives to Drugs and Driving
Answer the questions below and then select “Reveal Answers” in the online
module to check your responses.
1. List at least three guidelines you should follow if you need to take a drug.
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
2. List at least three things you can do to protect yourself from the dangers of
drugs and driving.
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

Chapter 13 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information covered
in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read alongside the road.

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 14: Distracted Driving
Your Definition of “Distracted Driving”
In the space below, write down what distracted driving means to you. How
do you think it should be defined?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Effects of Distractions
Take a moment to write down some distractions that could occur inside a
vehicle, as well as outside a vehicle. For example, an inside distraction could
be a rowdy passenger, and an outside distraction could be a nearby crash.

INTERNAL DISTRACTIONS EXTERNAL DISTRACTIONS

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Responding to Text Messages
Text messaging is obviously very popular
today⏤some would say they could not live
without being able to text their friends and
family.
Take a minute to answer the question:
”How quickly do you feel you need to respond
to text messages?”
___________________________________
Select your response in the online module to see
how your answer compares to the survey results.

Reasons for Not Texting While Driving

Each driver has their own reasons for texting or not texting while driving.
Identify your top three reasons most likely to deter you from reading or
responding to text messages while driving.
MY RANK REASON FOR NOT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING

A. Someone I know caused a crash while reading/responding to a text.

B. I want to arrive safely at my destination.

C. Getting caught by police.

D. Financial and/or legal consequence (e.g., fine, losing license, jail time, insurance
increase, etc.)
E. Hearing/seeing a sad story about a crash resulting from driving while
reading/responding to a text.
F. I’m worried I might cause a crash while reading or responding to a text message.

G. Getting caught by my parents or other family members.

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 Preventing Distractions
No driver will ever completely prevent all distractions from occurring, but
every driver can take steps to prevent distractions. Take a minute to write
down as many ways as you can think of to prevent distractions from
occurring while driving.
PREVENTING DISTRACTIONS

Managing Distractions
Despite all your efforts to prevent distractions, sometimes distractions still
pop up while you are driving. Take a minute to write down as many ways as
you can think of to deal with distractions, once they begin to occur while
driving.

MANAGING DISTRACTIONS

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Chapter 14 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN

YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 15: Drowsy Driving, Sleep, and Emotions

Drowsy Driving Exercise

Take a moment to write down:
=_______
• Your estimate of how many hours .10% BAC
hours awake
you would have to be awake to
roughly equal the impairment
resulting from a specific BAC. =_______
.05% BAC
• An estimate for the number of hours awake
hours to equate to a 0.05% BAC
and a 0.10% BAC.
Select “Reveal Answers” in the online
module to check your responses.

Caffeine Quiz
Answer the following questions about caffeine. Then select “Reveal Answers”
in the online module to check your work.

1. Caffeine gives you energy! 3. What time of day is it best to drink

True/False coffee?

2. What is the maximum number of 4. How many days does it take to

cups of coffee an adult should develop tolerance to coffee?
drink?

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Sleep Log Analysis
Now that you’ve recorded your sleep for the past 14 days, it’s time to
analyze how well you are doing. Are you getting enough sleep?
Please refer to your sleep log on page 14 of this workbook. If you didn’t fill
in each day for the last 14 days, please go ahead and fill it in as best you
can remember.
In your sleep log, calculate how much sleep you need and subtract the
amount of sleep you actually got. See the example below.

14-DAY SLEEP LOG

Date Hours I Need Hours I Got Need-Got

Mon. April 5 9 7.75 1.25

Tues. April 6 9 8.25 .75
Wed. April 7 9 9.5 -.50

Now, calculate how much sleep you were “short” for each week. If you end
up with a negative number, congratulations! A negative number means
you had a surplus of sleep hours.
Each week, you should have gotten 63 hours of sleep (7 days X 9 hours per
day). If you were short on sleep, what steps could you take to get the
amount of sleep your body needs?

Weekly Total: 63 64.5 -1.5

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 Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
In the space below:
• Define what aggressive driving and road rage mean to you.
• Explain how these two things are different.
Aggressive Driving

Road Rage

Now, write down:

• Techniques you can use to prevent aggressive driving and road rage.
• Techniques you can use to respond to aggressive driving and/or road rage
when you encounter them while driving.
PREVENTING AD & RR RESPONDING TO AD & RR

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Chapter 15 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.

3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN

YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 16: Driving Conditions and Environments

Chapter 16 Reflection
As we arrive at the end of the chapter, it is useful to think back on all that we
have covered. In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 things you learned in this chapter.
• 2 things you are still wondering about.
Then wrap up by writing a short message to other drivers:
• This would be a written message that you think every driver should read.
• Please write it as if it was going to be posted on a sign along the road.
• For example, a message might be “Never underestimate your driving risk.”
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN
YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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CHAPTER 17: Emergency Situations
READ the Road
Before continuing, please take a moment
to revisit the “READ the Road” approach to
driving.
Without looking, can you remember the
phrase that goes with each letter?
Write the phrase next to each letter.

Chapter 17 Reflection
As we arrive at the end of the chapter, it is useful to think back on all that we have
covered. In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 things you learned in this chapter.
• 2 things you are still wondering about.
Then wrap up by writing a short message to other drivers:
• This would be a written message that you think every driver should read.
• Please write it as if it was going to be posted on a sign along the road.
• For example, a message might be “Have you checked your tire tread lately?”
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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 CHAPTER 18: Fuel Efficient Driving and Tire Safety

Chapter 18 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important
information covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers
would read alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN
YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS
THIS CHAPTER:

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL

WONDERING ABOUT:

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CHAPTER 19: Vehicle Safety Technology and Self-Driving Vehicles

Using Technology Safely and Effectively

In the chart below, please take a minute to write down how you think the two
groups of drivers behaved.
Answer whether the:
• The ABS drivers engaged in the behavior more, or
• The non-ABS drivers engaged in this behavior more, or
• There was no difference between the ABS and non-ABS drivers
Select “Reveal Answers” in the online module to see the results.

NO
WHICH TAXI DRIVERS: ABS NON-ABS
DIFFERENCE

Drove at higher speeds? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Had more extremely hard braking events? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Were less accurate in their lane-keeping? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Made sharper turns in curves? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Merged using poor technique? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Followed closer to the vehicle ahead? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Caused more traffic conflicts? 🔲 🔲 🔲

Had more crashes? 🔲 🔲 🔲

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 Autonomous Vehicles
Write down your definition of an AV. Describe it however you would like. Select
“Reveal Answer” in the online module to see how other people would define an AV.
DEFINITION OF AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Chapter 19 Reflection
In the space below or in a notebook, write down:
• 3 interesting things from this chapter.
• 2 questions you have on this info.
Then, create a message for other drivers on the most important information
covered in this chapter. Write it as a sign that other drivers would read
alongside the road.
3 THINGS YOU LEARNED IN THIS CHAPTER: YOUR MESSAGE FOR OTHER DRIVERS

2 THINGS YOU ARE STILL WONDERING ABOUT:

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SUMMARY

Rate Yourself
Rate yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 on how good a driver you think you
will be as you start to drive on your own.
Also write a few thoughts on why you rated yourself the way you did.

TERRIBLE EXCELLENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WHY? _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Brain Break
Use the space below to make notes.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.
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 The Consequences of Risky Driving
In the two columns below:
Potential Gains
• Write as many reasons you can think of why young drivers might take risks
while driving.
o In other words, what do they get out of taking risks? For example,
speeding might get them where they want to go sooner.
Potential Losses
• Write as many negative results as you can think of that could come from
risky driving.
o What bad things could happen because of poor decisions? For
example, they might get in a wreck.
POTENTIAL GAINS POTENTIAL LOSSES

Go back to your list of potential gains and losses. Next to each item, write how
long-lasting the potential gain or loss could be (in minutes, months, etc.).

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Your Personal Driving Plan
Please take a moment to write down responses to these questions:
What are you going to do more of than most new drivers?

What are you going to do less of than most new drivers?

What won’t you do at all while driving?

What other actions can help you personally become a better driver?

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Interview with an Experienced Driver
Name of person interviewed:__________________________________
1. How did you learn to drive and what year
did you get your driver’s license?
2. If you took Driver Education, what was
your experience and how did it help you
in becoming a driver?
3. What involvement did your
parents/guardians have with you as you
were learning to drive?
4. What restrictions were you subject to as
you learned to drive, either by law or by
your parents/guardians? (examples: Not
allowed to drive at night? No peer
passengers?)
5. What vehicle did you learn to drive in?
6. Did you experience any crashes? (big or
small) If yes, what types of crashes?
7. What do you do now as an experienced
driver that you wish you had done back
then?
8. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best),
how would you rate yourself as a
driving role model for me over the past
10 years? (Circle your answer)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9. What do you wish you had known as a
new driver that you know now?
10. How are drivers different today than
they were back then?
11. How were vehicles and roads different
when you learned to drive?
12. How valuable do you see practice
driving as a family, in terms of helping
me become a good driver?
13. Please rank these 5 factors in terms of
your concern about me becoming a
driver (1 being most concerning, 5
being the least concerning):
___ Distractions
___ Not wearing safety belts
___ Speeding
___ Following too closely
___ Alcohol-impairment
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