DRIVE RIGHT
WORKBOOK
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PARENTS
GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS WHEN PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICE DRIVING
1. The car should be driven by the experienced driver to a quiet residential area. It is
best to select a level and lightly traveled area for the first few practice sessions, such
as a parking lot.
2. Before driving, the student should become familiar with the operation of all controls
and safety devices, since these differ from car-to-car. Require the study of the car
owner’s manual in advance.
3. To begin, the car should be started, moved forward a short distance and then
stopped a few times so that there is an opportunity for the student to adjust to this
particular car. Each car has its own “set of feels” and control pressure points.
4. A good system of communication and/or method of instruction should be
established at the outset, so each person knows what to expect of the other.
5. Practice easy left and right turns on level streets at first. The progress to various
kinds of turning situations. Emphasize good timing and coordination, especially
during the “unwinding” stage. Encourage hand-over-hand technique.
6. Good lane control with result from practicing “high aim” steering. The main point of
concentration should be down the street toward the center of the path or lane the
car is driven. Lightly traveled rural blacktops are excellent for such practice and the
development of good speed control.
7. Stress good visual habits at all times.
A. “Keep the eyes moving” by checking both mirrors and the gauges regularly
with quick glances. Avoid fixing the eyes on any one point for any length of
time.
B. Insist on turning the head at the approach to intersections.
8. Progress into traffic gradually as the student becomes proficient in the manipulative
skills and visual habits. Cross thru streets, turn into and off of them; and then travel
on them.
9. “Read the traffic picture” well in advance and “cue in” the student when necessary.
At times have the student “read the traffic picture” aloud to you. Ask your driver to
point out potential hazards as you drive.
10. If a hazardous traffic situation for which the student is not ready to cope appears
imminent, then it would be best to pull over to the side and wait for the situation to
clear before proceeding.
11. A few short practice sessions (25 to 35 minutes) are better than one or two longer
sessions. After considerable practice, a long drive on the highway may amply
demonstrate the effects of fatigue and tension at the wheel.
12. At intersections, beginning drivers usually need to take more time to see and
evaluate what they see. They should not have to be embarrassed because of the
need for extra caution or an experienced driver’s lack of patience or understanding.
13. The best learning takes place under conditions where patience, sympathetic
understanding and mutual respect abound.
For Parents:
50 Hours in the car with my teenager
The new graduated licensing law requires you spend 50 hours (of which 10 are night time
driving) in the car with your teen behind the wheel. Why? Because supervised practice
over an extended period of time makes teens better, safer drivers.
Don’t worry, you are not expected to replace the Driver Education teacher. Your job is to
help your teen practice what he/she learns and encourage him or her to develop safe
habits and skills. The In-Car Guidelines (starting on page 5), written with the help of the
Illinois High School and College Driver Education Association, offers suggestions on what to
practice and discuss during those required 50 hours.
Here are a few tips for supervising your teen’s driving practice:
 Plan routes that allow your teen to practice different skills. Driving to and from the
same grocery store every week will not adequately prepare your teen to be a skilled,
licensed driver.
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Take your teen out for driving practice under as many different conditions as
possible. Safe drivers are experienced in responding to changing weather, visibility,
traffic volume and speed.
Take your teen to get a license only when you and your teen feel the time is right.
Even though they are eligible to get a license after nine months of holding an
instruction permit, many teens may not be ready for a license that quickly. You need
to decide when your teen has demonstrated the skills and attitude to be able to
drive without an adult. The check list on page 42 can help you keep track of which
skills your teen has performed well and which need more practice.
Set a good example when you drive. Your teen is much more likely to be a calm and
courteous driver, wear a safety belt and obey the speed limit if you do it first.
Provide a safe motor vehicle for practice sessions. If your car needs a tune-up, take
your teen along for a lesson in car maintenance. Now is the time to talk about the
costs of having a car and whether or not your teen needs to contribute.
Fill out a contract with your teen that makes all your rules and consequences very
clear. Be sure to enforce the rules, even when your teen protests. Offer your teen
praise and rewards for responsible driving.
Work with your teen’s Driver Education Instructor. Ask for a copy of the Driver
Education curriculum. Find out how your teen is performing in class and which
skills he or she needs to work on.
Meet with your insurance agent. Your agent should discuss the costs,
responsibilities and safety issues of driving with you and your teen. Research shows
that teens that pay for a portion of the maintenance and insurance of the family car
are more likely to be safe drivers.
Graduated Driver Licensing System Overview
Permit Phase- Drivers 15 years (and under)
New Restrictions:
 All occupants under age 19 must wear safety belts.
 Number of passengers limited to one in the front seat and to the number of safety
belts in the back seat.
 Practice driving supervised by parent or adult age 21 or older, with a valid driver
license for at least 1 year.
 Permit must be held for a minimum 9 months.
 Permit valid for up to 2 years.
 Doubles from 6 to 12 months the time during which a GDL driver, under the age of
18, may carry only one unrelated passenger under the age of 20, excluding siblings.
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Allows ticketing for all passengers age 15 to 20 for riding in the car driven by the
new driver. (Currently only the driver is ticketed.)
Requires that new drivers have 6 months violation free of driving with a GDL before
the age of 18 before becoming eligible for an unrestricted GDL license. With the 9
permit months, that means 15 months violation free driving is required before
becoming eligible for a full license.
Moves up the weekday curfew to 10 p.m. from 11 p.m. and to 11 p.m. from midnight
on weekends. Exceptions are made if driving with an adult, to and from work or
school, and emergencies.
Existing Restrictions:
 Parental consent to obtain instruction permit.
 .00 alcohol blood concentration.
 Completion of approved Driver Education course and testing.
 Passage of vision and knowledge tests.
 Must carry proof of insurance.
Sanctions:
 Limit of one court supervision for serious offenses.
 Conviction of serious moving violation results in a six-month waiting period before
applying for a driver’s license.
 Not eligible for restricted or judicial driving permits.
 Any driver caught driving without a permit will be ineligible to obtain a license until
age 18.
Initial Licensing Phase- Drivers 16-17 Years
New Restrictions:
 All occupants under age 19 must wear safety belts.
 Number of passengers limited to one in the front set and to the number of safety
belts in the back seat.
 Parental consent required obtaining a license; parent must verify that a minimum
50 hours of practice have taken place.
 Only 1 non-family may be a passenger in the car for the first 12 months of a new
driver.
Existing Restrictions:
 .00 alcohol blood concentration.
 Must carry proof of insurance.
Sanctions:
 Limit of one court supervision for serious offenses.
 Conviction of any moving violation before age 18 generates Secretary of State
warning letter to parent and teen.
 Conviction of two moving violations in a 24-month period results in a minimum
one-month license suspension. Suspension length is determined by the seriousness
of the offenses and the driver’s prior driving history.
 Suspended drivers required to attend a remedial education course may be retested
and pay $70 reinstatement fee.
Full Licensing Phase- Drivers 18-20 Years
New Restrictions:
 None
Existing Restrictions:
 .00 alcohol blood concentration
 Must carry proof of insurance.
Sanctions:
 Limit of one court supervision for serious offenses.
 Conviction of two moving violations in a 24-month period results in a minimum 30day suspension (suspension would be longer for subsequent violations).
 Suspended drivers required to pay $70 reinstatement fee.
For Teens:
Rules of the Road
Not all teens are irresponsible drivers. Many people think they are because teenagers make
up only 6 percent of all Illinois drivers, yet they account for 16 percent of all deaths from
car crashes. But, being a teenager doesn’t necessarily mean you’re an irresponsible driver.
In fact, it’s the lack of experience behind the wheel, not age that puts teens at a greater risk
of being involved in or dying in a car crash.
So you need to know how to beat the odds. The more you practice driving, the better you’ll
be at handling different situations on the road.
Here are more ways to steer clear of trouble:
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Drive sober. Alcohol and drugs are illegal, slow your reactions and distort realityand at the same time they make you think you’re an awesome driver. Bad
combination!
Ride with sober drivers. If you’re riding with a driver who has been drinking or
doing drugs, you’re also in danger, because 31 percent of people who die in car
crashes are passengers.
Always wear your safety belt. Under the new law, you can get a ticket if anyone
under 18 in your car isn’t wearing a safety belt-and they can get a ticket, too. So
buckle up for every trip.
Get to know your car. Sun visors, door locks and parking brakes are there to make it
easier and safer to drive. Use them.
Be a defensive driver, and stay alert. Tailgating is a stupid reason to get in a crash.
Try to keep four seconds of following distance between your car and the vehicle in
front of you.
Focus on your driving. Don’t blast the music, talk on the phone, eat, study, or put on
make-up while you’re driving.
Don’t load up your car with too many friends. The new law says: only 1 other person
in the front seat, and only as many passengers in the back seat as there are safety
belts.
Don’t get stressed out. Pretend everyone else on the road is a close, personal friend.
Check your rearview mirror before and after you brake, every time.
Follow traffic safety rules and don’t drive faster than you can handle. Watch your
speed!
Never let friends drive your car. If they crash, you could lose money, car privileges, a
friendship- even your life.
Getting Ready To Drive: Every Time
Objective: To establish a pre-driving routine of all the necessary checks and adjustments.
Where to practice
Anywhere the car is parked.
What to practice
 Check around the car. Make sure your tires have air. Ensure there are no bicycles,
children, concrete blocks, or other obstacles in your way.
 Lock your doors.
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Adjust your seat. Your right foot should read the pedal comfortably with your leg
bent slightly. You should be able to keep the heel of your right foot on the floor and
operate both the gas and brake pedal. Your steering wheel should be a minimum of
10 inches from your chest.
Adjust the head restraint. Position it directly behind the middle of your head.
Adjust the mirrors. After you adjust the seat, adjust the rearview mirror and outside
driver side mirror so you can see cars approaching you from behind.
Fasten safety belts and shoulder straps. The belt should fit snugly, low across your
hips.
Check passenger safety. Ask everyone to lock their doors and buckle their safety
belts. You are responsible for their safety.
Check ventilation. Adjust the heat, air conditioning or air flow before you start
driving.
Keep a record of how long it takes you to make these checks and adjustments. Before
long, you will be able to do them all within 30 seconds.
Lesson 1
Identifying Instruments, Controls, and Devices
Set-up, Starting the Engine, Moving, Stopping
Securing the Vehicle, Moving Forward, and Backward with Good Control
Objectives:
 Learn the functions of the various control devices of your vehicle.
 Learn the set-up, starting, moving, stopping and securing procedures in the correct
sequence.
 Moving the vehicle forward and backward in a controlled manner.
Set-Up Procedures:
Step Lock all doors
 Key in ignition
 Adjust seat
 Adjust mirrors
 Adjust steering wheel
 Fasten safety belts
Stopping:
Step Check traffic in mirrors
 Signal
 Ease off gas
 Easy but steady braking
 Move wheel right to get to the curb
 Shift to “P” after stopping
Securing the Vehicle:
Step Set parking brake
 Turn off all accessories (radio, AC)
 Turn off engine and remove key
 Release seat belt
 Exit safely
Moving the Car Forward and Backward with Good Control
Step Keep hands at 10 and 2 o’clock position when moving forward
 Keep left hand at 12 o’clock and right arm over back of front seat, turn your body to
the right and look back through the rear window. Do not look forward until your
car is stopped!
Turns, Left and Right, Hand-Over-Hand Steering
The key item to keep in mind on all turns is low speed. You slow for the turn and then as
you are about halfway through the turn, take your foot off the brake and prepare to gently
accelerate. We will use the hand-over hand technique while turning. When moving straight,
the wheel will be held in the 10 o’clock-2o’clock and/or 9-3 positions. Make sure all turns
are legal. (90% of braking should be completed entering the intersection.)
Left Turn:
Keep in Mind Signal, decelerate and begin to brake gently at least half a block before the
intersection.
 Slow to 10mph (16km/h) just before the crosswalk.
 Make a final traffic check to the right.
 Halfway around the turn, accelerate gently, using hand-over hand steering until the
car is tracking correctly.
Right Turn:
Keep in Mind Be in the right lane and about 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the curb if there are no
parked cars.
 Slow to 10 mph (16km/h) just before the crosswalk.
 Make a final traffic check to the left.
 Begin turning when the front wheels are even with the bend of the curb.
 Halfway around the turn, accelerate gently and use hand-over hand steering until
the car is tracking correctly.
 Under steering- not turning the steering wheel enough to keep the car in the
planned path.
 Over steering- turning the wheel too much to stay in the planned path is a common
error among beginning drivers.
Lesson 2
Open Road, Centering Vehicle in Lane
Centering Vehicle in Lane
Use a comfortable, balanced hand position when you steer straight ahead. Aim high with
your visual search pattern. Look far ahead toward the center of your intended path.
Remind students to use Smith System of Better Steering Habits:
 Aim high in steering
 Keep your eyes moving
 Get the “Big Picture”
 Make sure others see you
 Leave yourself an “ Out”
Lane Changes
Step Check rearview mirrors, inside and out
 Signal
 Check left rear blind spot with shoulder check
 Make lane change-maintain proper speed
 Cancel Signal
Note:
 After signaling, allow sufficient time for signal to be interpreted.
 Avoid braking or covering the brake when making lane changes.
 When checking blind spots, use only head and neck movements; do not dip shoulder
when looking.
Note:
 “Glance far ahead” is an eye-moving process including looking ahead at the path of,
travel, looking far-near-far and to the sides, checking road shoulder and road
surface conditions.
Lesson 3
Residential and city Traffic
Objective:
To help students interact with traffic and to implement the Right of Way Laws while
gaining experience in basic maneuvers.
Students will identify intersections as one of the following and make the correct decisions.
Controlled Intersections
This type of intersection has signs or signal lights to regulate the flow of traffic.
Procedure:
 Check rear before braking.
 When you have a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop, the car will settle
back.
 If there is a crosswalk, ease up and stop just before the crosswalk.
 If there is a stop line, stop with the front bumper just behind the stop line.
 If you cannot get a clear view of traffic from where you have stopped, carefully
move ahead. Avoid edging so far that your car is in the way of traffic.
Uncontrolled Intersections
These intersections have no signs or signal lights to regulate the flow of traffic.
Step Identify whether the intersection is controlled or uncontrolled.
 Predict what actions other drivers or pedestrians might take.
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Slow down and glance left, right, and left again. Look for movement on the crossstreet and driveways.
Cover the brake as you approach, then accelerate and go through if it is clear.
Yield to oncoming traffic when you turn left, to a vehicle on your right if you both
arrive at the same time, or to a vehicle already in the intersection.
Following Car Ahead
 Always look for potential conflicts that might develop. Be alert for clues to cover
the brake and start braking if you see brake lights, or if the car ahead slows
down.
 Leave a 2-second minimum following distance space between you and the car
ahead.
HOW TO DO IT
Driving in City Traffic
 Reduce speed in complex traffic situations.
 Look at least 1 block ahead.
 Cover the brake in tight situations.
 Check for pedestrians and bicyclists at crosswalks and intersections.
 Leave enough following distance to see, maneuver, and stop.
 Reduce speed as you pass a line of cars.
 Drive slowly in parking lots.
 Driving Tip: Flashing pedestrian signals warn that the signal light is about to
change.
Car Position
 Keep car centered in lane.
 Avoid driving in another driver’s blind spot.
 Avoid driving side-by-side with another vehicle.
 Stay out of bunches, if possible.
 Keep up with the flow of traffic.
 For cars coming out of side streets, keep as far left as possible to give more space to
the hazard.
Unprotected Left Turns
An unprotected left turn is made at an intersection with a traffic signal that does not have
any special lights or lanes for turning.
Protected Left Turns
Protected left turns are made when left turns lights, green arrows, or delayed green lights,
allow drivers to turn left while oncoming traffic is stopped.
Lane Choice on Multilane Streets
 Slower traffic and right-turning traffic use right lane.
 Avoid the left lane when many cars are making left turns without left turn lanes.
 Generally, drive in the right lane to provide protection against head-on collisions.
 If there are 3 lanes moving in your direction, choose the center lane unless you plan
to turn.
Right Turn on Red (when permitted)
 You must come to a full stop at the red light.
 Yield to traffic from the left and to pedestrians.
 If clear from the left, complete turn into nearest lane.
Driving on One-Way Streets
 Identify one-way street by noticing signs and parked cars all facing the same
direction.
Intersection Conflicts (Right of Way Laws)
2-Way Stop
 You must yield to all cross traffic and pedestrians.
 Proceed only when cross traffic provides a time for you to complete your maneuver.
 When making left turn, you must also yield to oncoming traffic.
4-Way Stop
 You must come to a full stop at the stop sign.
 If you are the second, third, etc., car in line, you must also come to a full stop once
you reach the stop sign.
 First car that arrives at the stop sign has the right of way.
 If 2 vehicles arrive at the same time, the car on the right has the Right of Way*.
 The term Right of Way describes the privilege of having the immediate use of
certain parts of the roadway. You have the right of way only when other drivers
give it to you.
Lesson 4
Backing/Turnabouts
Objectives:
 To be able to move backward in Reverse and turn left or right.
 To be able to execute various types of turnabouts required for different situations.
Backing Left or Right
 Look left or right and use hand-over hand steering.
 Unwind steering wheel to straight position (center steer) prior to stopping.
Turnabouts
Turnabouts are simply maneuvers to change your direction of travel. We will teach you 4
basic types that can be used depending on the situation. However, before doing any type of
turnabouts you must yield to other traffic and pedestrians. When doing all turnabouts,
speed must be slow and controlled.
Backing into Driveway on Right Side
Choose this turnabout if a clear driveway is on the right and there is no close traffic to the
rear in your lane. This turnabout has the advantage of letting you reenter traffic going
forward.
Pull into Driveway on Left side:
You might choose this turnabout if oncoming traffic is light and driveway on the left is
available. A disadvantage of this turnabout is that you must back into the traffic flow before
moving forward.
Pull into Driveway on the Right Side:
This type of turnabout is a high-risk maneuver. To complete it, you must back across 2
lanes of traffic before moving forward. Avoid this turnabout whenever possible.
Three-Point Turn:
This turnabout is hazardous to perform. You not only cross traffic lanes, but your car is
stopped across a traffic lane.
Lesson 5
Angle and Diagonal Parking
Objectives:
 To be able to enter and exit angle parking spaces to the left or right safely.
 Recognize and identify the inherit dangers in parking lots and street situations.
Steps for Angle Parking:
 Check rear traffic, signal turn and begin to brake. Keep as far left or right as the
traffic lane permits.
 When you can see down the right line of the parking stall, turn wheels sharply and
slowly enter the stall.
 Straighten wheel when centered in the space and stop before striking the curb.
Steps for Leaving an Angle Parking Space:
 Check rear traffic and proceed straight back.
 When your front bumper is even with the left or right car’s rear bumper, begin
turning in the proper direction.
Parallel Parking
Objectives:
 To be able to enter and exit parallel parking spaces on the left or right safely.
 Recognize and identify the inherent dangers involved in parallel parking on urban
and residential streets.
Introduction – Parallel Parking:
The key to successful parallel parking is speed control. To park, you need a space about 6
feet longer than a car. As you back into the parking space, make sure that the left front
corner of your car will not get in the way of passing traffic. The following steps correspond
to the position in the picture at the right:
 Flash brake lights, signal, and stop 2 to 3 feet away from (and parallel to) the front
car with rear bumpers even. Leave right signal on. Shift to Reverse, check traffic, and
back slowly while turning full right. Aim toward the right rear corner of the space.
(Look over right shoulder.)
 Straighten wheels and back straight when the front seat-back of your car is even
with the rear bumper.
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Turn sharply left when your front bumper is even with the front car’s back bumper.
Continue to back slowly.
When your car is almost parallel to the curb and before you touch the car behind
you, straighten wheels and stop.
Slowly pull forward, centering the car in the space.
Steps for Leaving a Parallel Parking Space:
When leaving a parallel parking space, you are responsible for avoiding a collision. Follow
these steps:
 Back straight until almost touching the car behind. Turn wheels left just before
stopping.
 Signal left, check traffic over your left shoulder and move forward slowly.
 Check right front fender clearance.
 Turn wheels to the right when halfway out of parking space, centering car in lane
and gently accelerate. In a stick shift car, control speed with friction point.
 Avoid turning steering wheel when car is not in motion.
Lesson 6
Up and Down Hill Parking:
Objectives:
 To use correct procedure for parking downhill with a curb.
 To use correct procedure for parking uphill with a curb.
 To use correct procedure for parking either uphill or downhill without a curb.
Downhill With a Curb:
 Position car parallel to curb; tires approximately 6 inches from the curb.
 As car rolls forward, turn wheel hand-over hand toward the curb.
 Allow front tire to touch the curb.
 Set parking brake, shift to Park.
Uphill With a Curb:
 Look over shoulder, behind car.
 Foot off brake.
 As car rolls backwards, turn wheel hand-over hand away from the curb.
 Let curb stop car (against front tire).
 Set parking brake, shift to Park.
Uphill or Downhill Without a Curb:
 Turn wheels toward the shoulder.
 Set parking brake, shift to Park.
Emergency Situations
Objective:
To simulate driving emergencies and give students experience in selecting proper
responses.
Stalled Engine
This situation can be extremely dangerous on high-speed roads, such as expressways. The
last thing you want to do here is to stop! Traffic is bearing down rapidly.
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Keep your foot off the brake.
Shift to Neutral so that your car keeps rolling.
Do not lift the lever as you shift to Neutral; you may accidently shift to Reverse.
Activate your emergency flasher system.
Turn key to try to restart the engine.
While you are attempting to perform these tasks, you may try to move your car
toward the road shoulder, if possible.
Remember: When the engine stalls, the power steering fails and steering becomes
more difficult.
Off-Road Recovery
A leading cause of single car accidents is the situation that occurs when your right wheels
get off on the road shoulder. Many, many accidents result from the cardinal sins: trying to
come back onto the road at high speed and turning the wheels too sharply.
Step:
 Keep a good 10 o’clock-2 o’clock or 9 and 3 grip on the steering wheel. Steady the
wheel.
 Keep your right wheels away from the edge of the road (2 to 3 feet away). This edge
could cause loss of control.
 Get your foot off the gas pedal so that the car can begin to slow down.
 Don’t jam on the brakes! This could cause a skid. If you must brake, be very gentle
about it and only do it at low speeds.
 Check left as you would on a lane change.
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Turn the wheels moderately to the left, just enough to get over the edge of the
roadway and straighten.
Resume a safe speed and determine the cause of the problem.
Brake Failure
One of the most frightening situations you could ever be faced with would be no brakes.
This calls for prompt measures on your part. When you step on the brake pedal and feel it
slowly sink to the floor, begin pumping it immediately. At the same time, you should:
 Shift to a lower gear.
 Apply the parking brake****
**** The parking brake will tend to lock when applied hard. If you have time,
you can keep it from locking by pulling the release back and pumping it upand-down with your foot.
Blowout
This is very serious! If a front tire blows, the car will want to swerve sharply in the
direction of the blowout. A rear tire will cause a fishtailing effect.
Step:
 Stay off the brake.
 Use a firm 10-2 grip on the steering wheel. Steering control will be difficult to
maintain.
 Ease off the gas pedal.
 At a low speed, guide the car to a safe location.
 Brake lightly, only at low speed.
Lesson 7
Highway Driving/Passing
Objectives:
 Experience the unique problem of driving in a rural area (country roads) where the
speed limit is 55 mph, unless otherwise posted.
 To be able to move your vehicle around a slower moving one in such a way as to
safely return to the proper lane.
Entering Highway Traffic
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Check traffic before entering the highway, signal your intentions.
Accelerate promptly and firmly. Be sure that you do not cause other drivers to slow
or stop.
Quickly adjust to the speed of traffic.
Establish and maintain an adequate space cushion.
Introduction – Passing
Passing is one of the most hazardous maneuvers you perform as a driver. This is especially
true on a 2-lane highway where you have the problem of being in the same lane as
oncoming traffic. Think of the various judgments you have to make: the speed of the car
you are passing; the speed of the car that may be approaching you in the oncoming lane;
and the distance between you and these oncoming cars. YOU MUST MAKE CORRECT
DESCISIONS ALWAYS!
On 2-lane roads you have basically 5 situations in which passing are illegal:
 Before a railroad crossing.
 Before or in an intersection.
 Before or in a curve.
 On a hill.
 On bridges and bridge approaches.
We should also add a yellow line to the above list; but remember, some of the roads we
have driven on have no lines. Even if a road is unmarked, no-passing situations obviously
still apply.
Besides the 5 illegal situations listed, there are others that are equally dangerous to you
and other drivers. You should not pass when:
 Your speed would exceed safe limits.
 Oncoming traffic makes you uncertain of available distance.
 Cyclists, pedestrians, or parked vehicles are on the road shoulder. Example: If you
were to pass here, you would be putting yourself between the car you are passing
and the people on the shoulder. You would not be leaving yourself and out.
 On 4-lane undivided highways (such as Milwaukee Avenue) when a pass would put
you between 2 cars, the same reason applies as in item.
Before you make the decision to pass a vehicle, you should ask yourself the following
questions in this order:
 Is it legal?
 Is it safe?

If it’s both legal and safe, then is it worthwhile?
Executing a Pass on Two-Lane Roads
Step:
 When it is safe and clear to pass, tap the horn gently to warn the driver ahead that
you are going to pass. When you pass at night quickly flash the headlight beam from
low to high and back down low.
 Signal for a lane change to the left. Check the blind spot over your left shoulder.
 Change lanes smoothly.
 Cancel the signal.
 Pass at a speed of at least 10 mph faster than the car you are passing. All passing
must be done within the speed limit.
 At this point, you can still change your plans. You can return to the right lane if any
unexpected problem occurs ahead. If it is all clear, continue to accelerate to the
proper speed.
 Maintain speed. Remain in the left lane until you can see in your inside rearview
mirror both headlights of the car you have passed.
 Signal for a lane change to the right. Check the inside mirror again. Check over your
right shoulder.
 Return smoothly to the right lane. Do not slow down during the return.
 Cancel the signal. Adjust your speed.
Lesson 8
Expressway Driving
Objectives:
 To be able to learn the correct procedures when entering or exiting the limited
access expressway.
 To be able to identify the most common types of expressway interchanges:
cloverleaf, diamond, trumpet, and directional.
 To practice strategies learned for safe expressway driving.
Expressway Entrances
Most expressway entrances have these 3 parts:
 The entrance ramp gives you time to evaluate traffic as you prepare to merge onto
the expressway.
 The acceleration lane is usually long enough so you can accelerate to the speed of
traffic on the expressway.
 The merging area is the 3rd part of an expressway entrance. Try to enter the
expressway from the merging area at about the same speed as the cars in the first
lane.
Exiting Expressways
Leaving an expressway can be a smooth procedure when you know in advance which exit
to take. Most expressway exits provide a deceleration lane, an added lane in which to
slow down without blocking vehicles behind. In some instances, deceleration lanes are
made of different colored pavement to let drivers know they are not through lanes.
The deceleration lane leads into the exit ramp, the ramp leading off the expressway. If you
do not slow down enough in the deceleration lane, you might enter the ramp at too high a
speed. Identify the regulatory sign that shows the exit-ramp speed limit.
Most exits are at the right. Sometimes, though, an exit is at the left. If your exit is from the
left, get into the correct lane early to avoid cutting across lanes at the last minute.
If you miss the exit you want, go on to the next exit. Never stop or back up if you go past
your exit.
Lesson 9
Multi-tasking
Objective:
This lesson is provided so students can expand and improve on their basic car controls, as
well as experience a great variety of driving situations, while changing the radio station,
turn on/off fan, heater, or air conditioning, cleaning the windshield.
Lesson 10
Destination Driving
Objective:
To provide an opportunity for students to get to a destination using road signs, markings,
and maps.
Since most accidents occur within 25 miles from home, this affords students the experience
in driving to places they will frequent such as malls, theaters, fast food restaurants, etc.
Lesson 11
Review
Objective:
This lesson is to allow the student to work on any skill(s) that needs improvement or better
understanding, before the final drive.
Lesson 12
Final Evaluation
Objective:
To make a final check on the student’s ability to operate a vehicle safely when interacting
with other driver.
ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION
(PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
Please note, after review of all identification presented, management has the right to accept or refuse
any document.
A
Written Signature
B
Proof of Date of Birth*
C
Social Security Number
D
Residency/Personal Data
Cancelled Check (w/in 90 days
Adoption Records
Illinois Driver’s License Record
CDTP Certification Form
Birth Certificate**
Illinois Identification Card Record
Examples of residency may
be, but are not limited to
the following:
Utility Bill
Court Order
Military Driver’s License-US
Vehicle Registration Card
Credit Card-Major Brand
Court Order-Change of Birth
Date
Official Grade/High School
Military Identification Card-US
Voter Registration Card
Driver Education Certification (Blue Slip)
Transcript
Military Service Record-DD214
Government Driver’s License
Illinois Driver’s License
"current"
INS forms:
Social Security Award Letter
(Primary Beneficiary Only)
Social Security Card- Issued by
Social Security Administration
Current forms of
identification with an Illinois
street address which do not
appear on the list of
unacceptable identification
may also be used to verify
residency. Any document
listed in Group A, B, or C and
Government Identification Card
Illinois Driver’s License-"current"
I-551 (Alien Registration
Card)
Illinois Identification Card-"Current"
INS forms:
I-551 ( Alien registration Card)
I-688 (Temporary Resident Card)
I-688A (Employment Auth. Card)
I-766 (Employment Auth. Card)
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) w/ valid
passport
Medicare Card With Suffix A, J, H, M, or T
Military Driver’s License-US
Military Service Record-DD214
I-688 (Temporary Resident
Card)
I-688A (Employment Auth.
Card)
I-766 (Employment Auth.
Card)
I-94 (Arrival/Departure
Record) With valid passport
Military Driver’s License- US
other forms of identification
not listed as unacceptable
may be used to verify
personal data.
For a name change, the
identification must be a
document which provides a
link to the established DL/ID
file.
Military Identification CardUS
Military Service Record DD214
Naturalization Certificate
Passport - Valid with
complete Date of Birth
Social Security Award Letter
(Primary Beneficiary Only)
Mortgage or Installment Loan Documents
Out of State Drivers License/ID Card "current"
Passport-Valid U.S. or Foreign
Social Security Card
** “Group B” documents must contain the applicant’s full name and date of birth and must be
verifiable; it must be possible to contact the regulatory authority to confirm the authenticity of the
document.
** Original or certified by a Board of Health or Bureau of Vital Statistics within the U.S. or by the U.S.
State Department, U.S. territories or Canada.
A certified copy is a document produced by the issuing jurisdiction which has an embossed seal or an
original stamped Impression.
Foreign birth certificates are accepted as “proof” if accompanied with any other item listed in Group B
1. First Time Illinois Driver’s License/Identification Card Applicant: An applicant
applying for a Driver’s License or Identification Card for the first time in the state of
Illinois, must present 1 document from each of Group A, B, C, and D.
2. Duplicate/Corrected Driver’s License/Identification Card: An applicant applying for
either a duplicate or corrected Driver’s License or Identification Card must present
1 for of identification from Group A, and at least 1 form from Groups B, C, or D.
An applicant who requests a change in Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number
or Gender must provide acceptable identification to create a link pertaining to the
change between the previous information and the new information.
3. Illinois Driver’s License/Identification Card Renewal Applicants: Applicants
renewing their current Illinois Driver’s License or Identification Card need only
present their current valid license or ID card. If they do not have their current
driver’s license or ID card, then they must present 1 form of identification from
Group A and at least 1 form from either Groups B, C, or D.
Note: After review of all identification presented, management has the right to
accept or refuse any document.
UNACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Bond Receipt or Bond Card
Business Cards
Check Cashing Cards
Club or Fraternal Membership Cards
College or University Identification Cards
Commercially produced (non-State or unofficial) ID Cards
Firearms Owner ID
Fishing License
Handwritten ID or Employment Cards
Hunting License
IDPA (Public Aid) Cards
Instruction Permit/Receipts
Insurance and/or Bail Bond Cards
Library Card
Temporary Driver’s License
Traffic Citation (Arrest Ticket)
Verification by family members other than Father, Mother or Legal Guardian
Verification by non-family members other than High School Driver Education
Instructor or Secretary of State Personnel
Video Club Membership Cards
Wallet ID’s
Unlicensed Financial Institution Loan Papers
50 – Hour Certification
Under Age 18 Applicant
I hereby certify that ___________________________________________________________, with permit
number ______________________________________________________, has had a minimum of 50 hours of
behind-the-wheel driving practice and is sufficiently prepared and able to safely operate a
motor vehicle. The 50 hours are in addition to the 6 required hours that my son/daughter
has spent with a driver education instructor. I understand that all 50 hours must be spent
with someone 21 years of age or older who has been licensed for at least 1 year. Under
penalties of perjury, I swear or affirm that all information submitted by me regarding this
certification is true and correct.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________
Signature and driver’s license number of parent, guardian or
other responsible adult
Date
For your convenience, the following chart may be used to record the 50-hours of practice
driving.
Date
Location of practice (e.g. highway
, residential area)
Day or Night
Weather conditions
Time Spent *
*** Total time spent practicing must equal a minimum of 50 hours
Initials of Adult
For your convenience, the following chart may be used to record the 50-hours of practice
driving.
Date
Location of practice (e.g. highway
, residential area)
Day or Night
Weather conditions
Time Spent *
*** Total time spent practicing must equal a minimum of 50 hours
Initials of Adult
Parent-teen driving agreement………….
A starting point from the National Safety Council:
1.



Download a contract
to discuss and sign
with your teen at
chicagotribune.com/
teenscontract
ESTABLISH RULES
Check in with a parent every time you drive
Obey all traffic laws and signs
Do not take unnecessary risks while driving
2. AGREE ON CONSEQUENCES
EXAMPLES VIOLATIONS
PUNISHMENT
Use alcohol or other drugs and drive
Lose driving privileges for
______________ months/years.
Lie about where you are going
with the car
Lose driving privileges for
______________weeks/months.
Fail to make all passengers
Wear seat belts
Lose driving privileges for
______________weeks/months.
3. MAKE IT OFFICIAL
Parent(s) initials: _____________ Teen’s initials: ________________ Date: ______________________
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?
The following tips for parents of teen drivers were culled from numerous resources:
Web sites, interviews of experts and publications:

Lengthy, adult-supervised experience is crucial.
Consider extending your teen’s learner’s permit
Period to 9 months-certainly longer than Illinois’
current minimum of 3 months-and use that time
for supervised driving in a variety of conditions.

Reduce risks by limiting the number of
passengers under 21; severely restricting driving
after dark, particularly after 9 p.m. and forbidding
the use of cell phones while driving.

Expect the teen driver to make mistakes. Use
those mistakes to reinforce safe driving
techniques in a positive, clear coach/teacher
mode.

Avoid lecturing. Be alert to opportunities for
discussion. Ask questions to stimulate selfdiscovery, and listen to your teen’s responses.
Discuss what’s happening in his/her driver
training course. Use every opportunity, including
trips in the family car, to reinforce learning.

Know your teenager’s friends and their driving
habits. Discourage your teenager from loaning a
vehicle to friends and from “joyriding”

Talk to parents of your teens’ closest friends
about the limitations and expectations you’ve
imposed.

Insist that your teen controls speed. Make sure
your young driver understands that speed is the
most common factor in teen crashes.

Teach the teen driver to search the “big picture”
in front, around and behind the car, and to expect
the unexpected when driving.

Practice left-hand turns and then practice them
some more. Teens might consider avoiding left
turns at intersections without signals for the first
few months.

Discuss the issues involved in a parent-teen
driving agreement and then write out a pact
explicitly, including consequences, or use 1 of the
numerous versions available online. (See example
on facing page.)

Set a proper example. Always wear a seat belt
and insist they do, also.

Don’t rush to get their driver’s license.

When choosing a car for a teen, avoid SUVs (they
are prone to flipping), small cars (the driver death
rate of the smallest cars is about 2 times that of
the largest passenger vehicles), sports cars
(obvious, right?), and cars made prior to about
1998, when front and passenger airbags were
mandated. The Allstate Foundation and other
organizations contend the safest cars for teen
drivers are relatively late model, midsize or larger
passenger vehicles.
OTHER, ONLINE RESOURCES:
National Safety Council offers the excellent handbook,
“Family Guide to Teen Driver Safety” available online
at www.nsc.org
National Highway Transportation Safety Adminstration teen driver safety page with a list of resources for parents and teens.
www.stopimpaireddriving.org/TeenDriver/
YouthSplashPage.htm
Timothy Smith, author of “Crashproof Your Kids,
“(Fireside 2006): training program available at
www.crashproofyourkids.com
The Allstate Foundation’s teen-led safe driving
Movement, Keep the Drive: www.keepthedrive.com
Project Ignition, State Farm’s and National Youth
Leadership Council’s service learning program on
teen driving safety: www.sfprojectignition.com
Governors Highway Safety Association and Ford
Provide a helpful “Coaching Guide” for parents at
www.drivingskillsforlife.com
State Farm Insurance “Preparing Your Teen to Drive.
www.statefarm.com/learning/be_safe/road/teen.asp
American Automobile Association (AAA) site for
Parents of teen drivers: www.aaapublicaffairs.com
Illinois’ New Teen Driving Law
OLD LAW
NEW LAW___________________________
Minimum age for Learner’s Permit

15 years old
No Change
Learner’s permit stage

Minimum of 3 months
Minimum of 9 months
Supervised driving during Learner’s Permit Stage

50 hours, including 10 hours
of night driving
No Change
Night Restrictions (under age 18)


Sunday-Thursday: 11 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: midnight
Sunday- Thursday: 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday:
11 p.m.
Some exceptions*
Intermediate Stage

Lasts until driver is 18 years old
No Change
Passenger Restrictions


For first 6 months of interMediate license: no more than
1 teenage passenger, except immediate
Family
Applies to 16 years-old
Restrictions extended to first 12 months of
intermediate driver’s license
Passengers can be ticketed for violating law
Required driving instruction in Public Schools

6 hours of supervised driving, which
Can include the use of simulators and
“driving ranges”
6 hours of supervised driving, but only on actual
streets (takes effect July 1st)
Keeping a clean record


1st violation: Secretary of State sends warning
Letter to under- 18 drivers and parents
2 violations in 2-year span: 1-month suspension
Additional requirements:
Teens with learner’s permits need clean record
for 9 months to get intermediate license
Intermediate license holders need clean record
For 6 months to apply for full license
When teenagers receive Traffic Violations


Parents do not have to attend court hearings
Mail-in court supervision, which allows driver to avoid
A conviction, is acceptable
Parents must attend hearings when 16-17 years
olds request court supervision
Drivers under 21 must attend traffic school to get
Court supervision
No more mail-in supervision
Street Racing

Not specifically addressed
New street racing misdemeanor and felony crimes:
Felony cases punishable by up to 12 years in prison.
*Includes being accompanied by a parent, errands for a parent, going to or from work or a school, religious, government or civic activity. Sources: Secretary of
State’s office, Illinois General Assembly
Other New Related Laws
2009
Parental Access to Teen’s Driving Record
The parent/legal guardian of a person under age 18 who holds an instruction permit or
graduated driver’s license may access the minor’s driving record free online.
Parental Access to Teen Driving Records
Driver’s License Suspension for Alcohol Consumption
A person under age 21 will receive a 3 month driver’s license suspension for court supervision
for possession, consumption, purchase or receipt of alcohol. A conviction will result in a 1 year
suspension of driving privileges.
Js:lj 6/8/2011