Driver Education Parent Night Welcome To Driver Education Parent - Student Night Program December 3, 2014 James Chellson Ralph Duke Jeff Henrikson Lake Park High School Lake Park High School

Driver Education Parent Night Driver Education Staff Driver Education Department (630) Ralph Duke James Chellson

Driver Education Parent Night Agenda  Introductions  Mission Statement  Program Description  Parent Guide  Student Evaluation  Questions & Answers  Refreshments

Driver Education Parent Night Mission Statement To enable a student driver to become a safer, more responsible, decision-maker, as it relates to the highway transportation system. To teach each student to contribute to the improvement of traffic safety in our community and the state of Illinois. To enable a student driver to become a safer, more responsible, decision-maker, as it relates to the highway transportation system. To teach each student to contribute to the improvement of traffic safety in our community and the state of Illinois.

Driver Education Parent Night Program Requirements Before enrolling a student must have: Passed 8 classes Minimum age 15 Lake Park lab fee To receive a permit: Successfully pass - eye exam, permit test Signed Permit Application and $20 state fee

Driver Education Parent Night Program Description Our Program offers: One semester comprehensive, Fully-integrated 4 phase program. Consisting of: Classroom Phase Simulation Phase Range Phase On-Road Phase

Driver Education Parent Night Classroom Phase Required for graduation Will receive a 1/2 credit Interact with all levels of students Learn to make intelligent decisions Broad based curriculum

Driver Education Parent Night Units of Instruction Signs, Signals & Roadway Markings Basic Car Control Managing Risk Natural Laws & Car Control Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers Negotiating Intersections Sharing The Road With Others

Driver Education Parent Night Units of Instruction Urban, Rural and Expressway Situations Driving in Adverse Conditions Handling Emergencies Driver Condition & Aggressive Driving Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving Insuring Your Vehicle Maintaining Your Vehicle

Driver Education Parent Night Not just a psychomotor skill Increases visual perception Sound decision-making skills Improves judgment Simulation Phase

Driver Education Parent Night Range Phase Enhances visual search patterns Uses decision-making skills Improves judgment Masters difficult maneuvers

Driver Education Parent Night On-Road Phase Brings together all phases in a variety of traffic situations

Driver Education Parent Night Behind –the-Wheel Drives  Behind-the-Wheel leaves the range at 3:05 p.m. Saturday morning leaves promptly at 7:30, 9 and 10:30.  If you are going to miss, let your teacher know immediately.  If you are absent, have your parent call or your teacher informing us of your absence.

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing New Law Changes for Teen Driving Permit Phase Drivers Age 15 Parental or guardian consent required to obtain an instruction permit. Permit must be held for a minimum of nine months. Permit is valid for up to two years. Practice driving 50 hours, including 10 hours of night driving, supervised by parent or an adult age 21 or older with a valid driver's license

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing Permit Phase Drivers Age 15 Curfew is Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 p.m. All occupants must wear safety belts The driver must remain conviction-free for 9 months before become eligible for a driver's license. No cell phone use under age 19.

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing Intermediate Phase - Drivers Age Parental or guardian consent is required to obtain a license; a parent must verify that a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours of night driving, has been completed. Only one passenger under age 20 is allowed in the vehicle for the first 12 months after receiving a license or until he or she reaches the age of 18, whichever occurs sooner (Does not include siblings or step-siblings). Curfew is Sunday - Thursday 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 p.m. (curfew applies to drivers under age 18)

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing Intermediate Phase - Drivers Age Number of passengers limited to one in the front seat and to the number of safety belts in the back seat after the first 12 months. All occupants must wear safety belts. Mandate drivers under age 18 to appear in court with parent or guardian. Must remain conviction-free for six months to move to full licensing

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing Full Licensing Phase - Drivers No cell phone use under age 19 Zero Tolerance For Alcohol & Drugs

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing New Changes to Teen Driving Laws Ticket drivers AND passengers age who violate the passenger restriction law. If you are convicted of two moving violations in a 24-month period, your driver’s license will be suspended for 30 days

Driver Education Parent Night Graduated Licensing Four (4) Key Objectives to Graduated Licensing are: 1.Expand the learning process by providing new drivers with lots of varied and supervised practice to gain experience and maturity before driving alone. 2.Minimize crash risk exposure by requiring that new drivers gain critical experience in lower-risk conditions (daytime driving, without peers, etc.) before venturing out in high-risk conditions (night-time driving, with peers, etc.) 3.Improve driving skills by encouraging new drivers to practice, practice, and practice some more and to gradually introduce new privileges when earned. 4.Motivate for safety by acknowledging safe driving behaviors and reducing driving privileges for reckless or unsafe behaviors.

Driver Education Parent Night Parent Teen Workbook Assists parents and coaches Good communication & attitudes Driving safely Driving skills and practice time Driving log concept A Parents Role

Driver Education Parent Night Driving Evaluation Guide

Driver Education Parent Night Insurance Issues  Do I need to contact my agent?  Are we covered?  Do we need proof of insurance?  When do I notify my agent of licensing?  Are there still discounts that apply?

Driver Education Parent Night Licensing Cooperative Driver Testing Program What is this program? How does it work? When is it time for a license?

Driver Education Parent Night Internet Presence

Driver Education Parent Night Resource Center

Driver Education Parent Night On-Line Grade Updates

Driver Education Parent Night From The Driver Education Staff Thank You and Continued Safe Driving Thank You and Continued Safe Driving