Page 12 - Final GA Parent Teen Driving Guide Updated August 2021

SESSIONS: 1 & 2

CHECKLIST FOR SESSIONS 1 & 2
Area around the vehicle that the driver cannot see
Measure the distance in front of the vehicle that the driver cannot see
Measure the distance to the rear of the vehicle that the driver cannot see
Measure the distance to the left side of the vehicle that the driver cannot see
Measure the distance to the right side of the vehicle that the driver cannot see

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:
Getting Ready to Drive
Approaches the vehicle with awareness; checks tires, fluid leaks, etc.
Locks doors and checks all occupants for safety belt use
Adjusts head restraints, seat position, safety restraints, steering wheel position
Adjusts mirrors to reduce blind spots
Identifies vehicle controls (refer to owner’s manual for explanation)

Starting the Vehicle
Checks the parking brake
Selects proper starting gear
Pivots heel and places foot securely on brake pedal
Demonstrates proficient use of ignition device
Demonstrates ability to select and use appropriate accessories
Starts the vehicle and makes appropriate gear selection for movement
Puts headlights on day and night to increase safety
Placing Vehicle in Motion
Visually identifies open space and target before moving foot from brake to gas
Communicates with passengers before moving foot from brake to gas
Puts the vehicle in motion smoothly and uses commentary driving

Stopping Vehicle in Motion
Searches ahead of the vehicle to determine deceleration or braking needs
Uses controlled braking efficiently with heel of foot on floorboard
Checks rear zone space prior to braking
Applies adequate force at the beginning of the braking process
Brings the vehicle to a smooth stop
Eases off brake pressure during the last seconds of braking to reduce vehicle pitch
Checks the rear zone space before, during, and after braking
Steering
Uses a balanced 8 and 4 hand position on the steering wheel
Uses the hand-over-hand and hand-to-hand steering methods effectively
Turns head and visually checks what’s ahead prior to turning
Visually checks the rear/side view mirrors and mirror blind areas
Securing the Vehicle
Sets parking brake; shifts into appropriate gear before removing foot from brake
Turns off appropriate accessories prior to turning off ignition and removing key
Visually checks traffic flow before opening door
Locks doors and activates alarm system if the vehicle is equipped with this device

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