To create Top Drivers, you need a Top Curriculum. Forget generic driving training textbooks and passive, lecture-based learning. We have invested nearly $1 million in our proprietary curriculum and teaching methodology to develop driver education that is:
- Holistic – Our curriculum is comprehensive, addressing functional driving skills and positively influencing teens’ attitudes towards driving.
- In-depth – To facilitate maximum comprehension, retention and application, our curriculum goes beyond defensive driving principles to explain the “why?” behind them.
- Integrated – Key concepts and skills are presented in numerous driver training sessions and across multiple driving scenarios.
- Interactive – We engage each student through a rich mix of learning methodologies including DVD instruction, structured group discussion and debate, and individual exercises.
Our driver education curriculum embodies a variety of driving concepts including:
Fundamental Concepts
- The Six Qualities of a “Top Driver”
- Vehicle control skills & techniques
- Road signs, signals and markings
- Parking lots and commercial areas
- Sharing the road with others
- State driving laws & driving tests
Making Intelligent Choices
- Seat belt usage and the anatomy of a crash
- Alcohol & other drugs
- Driver condition & fitness
- Hazards and risks for new drivers
- How emotion can effect driving
- Vehicle maintenance & safety preparedness
Advanced Concepts
- Speed management
- Critical elements: Scanning – Communicating – Cushion of safety
- Vehicle dynamics and crash avoidance
- Adverse weather
- Congested driving situations
- Interstate driving
- Emergency situations
- Limited visibility
The result: Teens not only gain the skills necessary to operate a vehicle, but also an elevated appreciation of what it means to be a safe driver.