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5 Hour
Pre-License
Driving
Course
House Keeping
Bathrooms
Fire
Exits
Breaks( 3- 10 min)
Instructor:
Course provided by
SUNY Broome
607 778-5012
Or
607 723-4216
For information
Ice Breaker
Because driving is a social task….let’s
begin by getting to know each other.
• Take notes.
Roadways
Vehicles
People/ Users
Highway Transportation System
Efficiently
OTHER HIGHWAY USERS
Roadways/Environment
What are examples of roadways in our area?
Video
State Government
Local Government
Federal Government
Sets uniform standards for various aspects
of vehicle and driver safety
Vehicle Registration
driver licensing
traffic laws
highway construction and maintenance
Regulates licensing
what age you can get a license
driving restrictions
• MV262
Vehicle
Title
Registration
Insurance
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE ??
SUSPENSION
REVOCATION
After the following revocations, you must pay a civil penalty to DMV before
your application for a new license can be accepted:
Chemical test refusal within five years of a prior alcohol, drug or refusal-
related revocation: $750 civil penalty.
Zero Tolerance Law suspension: $125 civil penalty and $100 suspension
termination fee.
NEW - Driver Assessment Fee
What are these? How much $$$$ ?
YOU!!!
The most important part of the HTS is
you, the driver.
The driver must make sure that each passenger under age 16 obeys
the law. The driver can be fined $25 to $100 and receive three driver
license penalty points for each violation.
Rural letter Carriers are also exempt while they are delivering mail.
RISK?
Is it worth it?
RISK – Reduce The Factors
Color
Shape
Location of Signs
Where To Stop
Traffic Signs help to keep order, move traffic in an efficient way, are
low cost traffic aids if everyone obeys them.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
What Do The Colors Mean?
Traffic Conditions
Road Conditions
Traffic Controls
Speed
Space
Identify
Hazards in the immediate path
12-15 seconds ahead
Keep alert to traffic behind you
Predict
The worst
Through experience assess risks
Anticipate possible actions of others
Decide
Accelerate
Brake
Steer
Space Cushion Rule
Video – Space Cushion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl
ayer_embedded&v=nZluKqZpm5g
What is Zone
Control?
Zone control is a method for drivers to
acquire good space-management habits
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ZONE CONTROL
SPACE CUSHION – How many seconds
did the instructor say to leave between your
vehicle.
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Aim high in steering
Keep your eyes moving
Get the Big Picture
Video - Illusion
Make sure others see you
Leave yourself an out
Driving Procedures
Procedures for Entering and
Leaving Traffic
Communicating
Procedures
Typical problems
Turns
Stationary turns
Moving Turns
IS IT LEGAL?
IS IT SAFE?
TIPS FOR CHANGING LANES
•FIRST, ASK YOURSELF, “WILL THIS CHANGE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?”
MAKE SURE THERE IS A GOOD SAFETY CUSHION BETWEEN
YOU AND THE CARS AROUND YOU
TURN ON YOUR TURN SIGNAL
Perpendicular
Angle
Parallel
Special Manuevers
Parallel Parking
https://youtu.be/199QsWyBhpo
Problems
TIPS
SHARING THE ROAD WITH
TRACTOR TRAILERS
Helpful Hints:
Increase your
following distance.
Stay out of the No-
Zones.
Don’t try to pass a
truck on the right.
Don’t try to cross
behind a truck when
it’s backing up.
Weather & Lighting Conditions
Basic Speed Law Fixed
Advisory
Residential
City
Business
Interstate
Highway
School
Video - Freeway Driving
POSITIVE EMOTIONS
NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
Motor Mania
ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS
CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ACCIDENTS
2. TAKING RISKS
SADNESS-
HAPPINESS
SURPRISE-
Controlling Your Emotions
Use SIPDE to drive in a more organized
manner
If you encounter an aggressive driver,do
not challenge them
Leave early, plan for delays
Plan your route ahead of time
Anticipate emotion-provoking situations
Personality and Attitude
https://youtu.be/ZX3JhaYJ4y0
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
DROWSY DRIVING
FREQUENT YAWNING, DIFFICULTY
FOCUSING
“LOSING TIME”
RUNNING OFF ROAD
TROUBLE KEEPING EYES OPEN
MISSING EXITS AND SIGNS
WAYS TO PREVENT DROWSY
DRIVING
GET ADEQUATE SLEEP BEFORE DRIVING
PLAN FOR MORE STOPS ALONG THE WAY
TALK WITH YOUR PASSENGER
DRINK A CAFFEINATED BEVERAGE(KEEP IN
MIND THIS IS A TEMPORARY FIX)
TAKE A POWER NAP
WALK IN THE FRESH AIR OR ROLL
WINDOWS DOWN
DISTRACTIONS
Eating and Drinking
Passengers
Cell phones –hands free vs hand held
Text messaging
Radio/music
Other
Almost Home
Distracted Driving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embe
dded&v=p9izxkHjZ1M
FATIGUE
A SLEEPY DRIVER’S DRIVING ABILITY IS
SERIOUSLY IMPAIRED IN THE FOLLOWING
WAYS:
Visual Misperception.
Increased Reaction Time.
Decreased Attention Span.
Reduced Information Processing.
Diminished Judgment.
Impaired Problem Solving Ability.
Decreased Vehicle Control.
Drinking & Driving
Let’s Explore
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Alcohol on Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl
ayer_embedded&v=zXjANz9r5F0
The Movie
Alcohol and your Brain
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Define the words “alcohol” and “drug”.
12oz. Beer
1 ½ oz. whiskey
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Quantities
How many alcoholic drinks does it take to
affect your driving?
a. 1 to 2 drinks
b. 3 to 4 drinks
c. 5 to 6 drinks
d. 7 to 8 drinks
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Absorption/Elimination Rate
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Alcohol’s Effects
Alcohol weakens the inhibitions as it enters the
bloodstream. iI affects:
muscular movement,
reflexes,
balance begins to slows down,
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Alcohol’s Effects
It will cause:
slurring of words,
reduced peripheral vision,
lack of depth perception.
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Alcohol’s Effects
As a person continues to drink alcohol the center of the brain
that controls breathing and heartbeat can become impaired.
Usually,
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Time
taken to rid the body of alcohol
Number of drinks BAC Range Approximate time to eliminate
Alcohol
1 .02-.03 1 ½ hrs.
2 .04-.06 3 hrs.
3 .06-.09 4 to 5 hrs.
4 .08-.12 5 to 7 hrs.
The number will vary depending on the alcohol content of the drinks,
and rate of consumption
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ELIMINATION
Alcohol is absorbed quickly into the brain and circulates
to the rest of the body. However it is extremely slow to
vacate.
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Physical effects of drinking alcohol
Peripheral vision decreases
Eye reaction time decreases
Visual acuity decreases
Recovery time from headlight glare is longer: 7 to 32 seconds
Complete reaction time decreases from 15 to 25 percent
Diplopia (double vision) occurs
Blurring of vision occurs
Night vision occurs
Visual hallucinations occur
Dizziness occurs
Feeling of sleepiness and fatigue enhanced
Total potential driving impairment is 25 to 49 percent
Psychological effects caused by drinking
alcohol
Driver is a risk-taker
Behavior is unpredictable
What are the costs of drinking and driving?
Zero Tolerance
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Major provisions of the
Zero Tolerance Act:
Implied Consent
Leandra’s Law – Class E felony
Under 16 yrs of Age passengers
Penalties by Law
Penalties by Society
Time
nothing else gets rid of the alcohol,
not
coffee, a cold shower, or exercise.
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Teen Fatalities
15% of teens who drink and drive end up as fatalities.
How would the loss of these people affect you and society?
Finally, how do you think the families of those 15% would feel
about “only 15% killed”?
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How Much Do You Know
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Are Drugs a Serious Problem
in Driving?
Prescription medicines are drugs
Illicit Drugs
Stimulants
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Narcotics
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DUI???
1. Over-the-counter drugs can only be purchased with a prescription T F
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SUMMARY
Good Luck
Remember that the certificate you get tonight is good for one year
from today’s date.
Don’t lose the certificate or you will have to call SUNY Broome
Community Ed for a duplicate. $10 fee.
The number you need to use to sign up for the road test begins
with a letter and six numbers use that along with your permit
number to sign up online. NYSDMV Go to road test sign up or call
518 402 2100. Have your numbers available.
Don’t forget to bring your picture permit, 5 hour certificate, and MV
262 Certificate of 50 Hours of Practice Instruction. This must be
signed by your parent or guardian if you are under 18 yes of age.
Accompany driver has to show their license to the examiner.