Page 17 - Final GA Parent Teen Driving Guide Updated August 2021

SESSIONS: 8-10

CHECKLIST FOR SESSIONS 8-10

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:
Approaches the vehicle with awareness
Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
Identifies controls

Prepares to drive
Follows steps to put vehicle in motion
Checks mirrors frequently
Uses commentary driving

Vehicle position for right and left turns
Selects the best lane and lane position; understands the correct path of travel
Uses proper signals
Positions vehicle 3 feet from the curb for a right turn
Stops with the front bumper even with curb or behind stop line
Uses side view mirror even with curb as reference point to begin right turn

Angles wheels slightly to the right when stopped for a right turn
Positions the vehicle 3-6 inches from the center line to prepare for a left turn
Uses front bumper even with yellow line as reference point to begin the left turn
Establishes a target in path of travel
Selects gap and avoids hesitation

Controls speed
Uses proper steering techniques
Turns into the closest open travel lane

Visual skills
Looks 15-20 seconds ahead of the vehicle

Selects and looks at target in the center of the path of travel
Recognizes signs by their shape well in advance
Understands meaning of yellow and white pavement markings
Understands meaning of solid and broken pavement markings
Recognizes a green arrow, left turn only, and no left turn signs

Searches all areas of the intersection identifying open, closed and changing areas
Judges driving space in traffic; demonstrates identification and good gap selection
Yields to pedestrians and oncoming traffic
Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping
Properly secures vehicle

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