Driving Lessons

Behind the Wheel Instruction

Six hours of driving is broken down into four ninety minute lessons.

First Ninety Minute Lesson

Pre Entry checks

Basic Operation of a Vehicle

  • Familiarization with vehicle controls
  • Mirror Settings

Performing Basic Maneuvers

  • Effective Vision Control
  • Proper Braking
  • Proper turning procedures
  • Hand Over Hand or Push Pull
  • Reference Points for Precise Vehicle Placement

Driving in Rural Areas

Second Ninety Minute Lesson

Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings

  • Traffic Control Laws
  • Roadway Markings
  • Identifying Traffic Controls

Negotiating Intersections

Driving in the City

Driving on Highways/Expressways

  • Entering and exiting limited access highways

Third Ninety Minute Lesson

Sharing the road with other users

  • Vehicle Control in Limited Spaces
  • School Bus Safety
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Awareness

Parking

  • Angled Parking
  • Perpendicular Parking
  • Parallel Parking

Fourth Ninety Minute Lesson

Mock Driving Exam at the DMV

  • Students will have an opportunity to review the test route
  • Students will have an opportunity to review parallel parking
  • Students will have an opportunity to review anything they want improve