Page 25 - Final GA Parent Teen Driving Guide Updated August 2021

SESSIONS: 19-21

CHECKLIST FOR SESSIONS 19-21

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:
Approaches the vehicle with awareness
Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping
Maintains a safe following distance at all times
Uses proper signals
Controls speed

Lane Change
Checks traffic flow
Signals intentions
Rechecks traffic flow to the rear and sides
Checks blind spots
Maintains speed or accelerates slightly before and during the lane change
Makes a gradual move into the lane (wheels cross 3-5 broken lines)
Avoids hesitation
Checks rearview mirror and identifies the front of car being passed to safely return to lane
Adjusts following distance as needed and regains space around the vehicle

Vehicle Position
Selects the best lane and the best lane position
Positions the vehicle three feet from the curb for a right turn
Stops the vehicle with the front bumper even with curb line or behind stop line
Angles wheels slightly to the right when stopped for a right turn
Positions the vehicle 3-6 inches from the center of the road to prepare for a left turn
Maintains at least a 3 second space cushion at all times
Recognizes other vehicles’ “blind areas”
Recognizes and adjusts when being tailgated

Visual Skills
Looks well ahead of the vehicle
Looks into the direction of the turns
Selects targets
Recognizes regulatory and warning signs by shape well in advance
Understands the meaning of yellow and white pavement markings
Understands the meaning of solid and broken pavement markings
Searches all corners of the intersection
Selects a target in the center of the path of travel
Judges gap in traffic

Commentary Driving
Can explain each position and appropriate reference points
Monitors other highway users
Identifies protected and unprotected intersections

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