BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION Slide Intro.1
Expectations What you can expect from me What I can expect from you What we can expect from each other Slide Intro.2
The course The syllabus (what you will learn) The elements of the course (how you will learn) Materials (what you will need) Slide Intro.3
UNIT 1 RULES OF THE ROAD LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations A license is a privilege! Ontario has the best road safety record in North America. This course will help you be a part of maintaining that distinction! Most collisions are caused by driver error or irresponsible behaviour. Statistics show that new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions. Slide 1.1
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Getting your license Why do you want to drive? Why do we have driver licensing? Testing and licensing Written tests Road tests Slide 1.2
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Different licences and the limits of yours The graduated licensing process Getting your level 1 licence Progressing to level 2 Getting your full licence! Slide 1.3
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Owning a vehicle It is your responsibility to make sure your vehicle is: Registered Insured Maintained Slide 1.4
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Seatbelts All vehicles must be fitted with seatbelts for drivers and passengers Seatbelts must be properly fitted to work The driver is responsible; make sure your passengers use their seatbelts Seatbelts save lives! Slide 1.5
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Safe Driving Safe driving is a combination of: Knowledge - Know the rules of the road Skill – Learn from your experience Attitude – Drive defensively and with respect Slide 1.6
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Driving Impairments An impairment is anything that inhibits your ability to drive safely You can be impaired by Fatigue, alcohol, medication, even your mood Slide 1.7
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Other road users As a driver you share the road with many other users Be aware of how different road users might behave Understand how other road users see you You are responsible for your own safety! Slide 1.8
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Responsible driving All vehicles have an effect on the environment. You can make choices to protect the environment. When you drive Where you drive How you drive and IF you drive! Slide 1.9
Rules of the Road: laws and regulations Insurance Insurance is required Insurance protects other road users Insurance protects you Always carry your insurance card, even when driving someone else’s vehicle! Slide 1.10