Car Ownership_ Section 2_Drivers License
Car Ownership Unit
Section 2-Drivers License:
Contents
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Content
Section Map
Benchmark Grid
Technology Options
Learner Section Guide
Warm Up (A1)
Reading: DMV (A2)
Listening (A3)
Grammar: Imperatives (A4)
Study Skills (A5)
Speaking (A6)
Authentic Assessment (SPa)
Authentic Assessment (SPb:Beg.)
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Section Map
Technology:
Activity 1:
Warm up:
Activity 6:
Speaking:
Ask and answer
driving Qs to review
for written test. Ask
general Qs about
driving in the U.S.
What are the steps
to getting your
license? Put the
steps in order and
discuss.
Section Product:
Authentic Assessment:
Practice for and take a
short mock driver’s test
using the study methods
practiced.
Activity 5:
Study Skills:
Discuss ways to
study for a test.
Given sample
driver’s test Qs,
practice the
different methods.
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Activity 2:
Reading: DMV
Read info about the
DMV & getting your
license
Activity 4:
Grammar:
Imperatives
Practice using the
imperatives found in
the driver’s manual.
Write sentences
about driving rules
using imperatives.
Activity 3:
Listening:
Listen about taking
the driver’s test,
answer Qs, and
complete cloze
sentences.
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Section Product (Description): Authentic Assessment: Practice for and take a short mock driver’s test using the study methods practiced.
Activity Product:
 Learners will
produce…
Reading
*Grammar Focus
Listening/Speaking
*Grammar Focus
Activity 1: Warm up:  Read new vocab words
What are the steps to and definitions
getting your license?
Put the steps in order
and discuss.
Activity 2: Reading:
DMV
Read info about the
DMV & getting your
license
Activity 3: Listening:
Listen about taking
the driver’s test,
answer Qs, and
complete cloze
sentences.
 Read new vocab words
and definitions
 Match new vocab with
definitions
Writing
*Grammar Focus
Work, Soft Skills, &
Independent Learning
 Write new vocab in
sentences
 Use prior knowledge to
list steps
 Answer questions
about reading on
website
 Fill out template
 Listen to questions from  Write paragraph about
teacher and answer
driving in home country
correctly
 Listen to story and
answer questions
 Listen to story and fill in
spaces
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Technology
 Follow directions
through a website to
find a reading
 Google search
 Take online multiple
choice quiz to check
comprehension
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Activity Product:
 Learners will
produce…
Reading
*Grammar Focus
Listening/Speaking
*Grammar Focus
Activity 4: Grammar:  Read story using
imperatives
Imperatives
Practice using the
imperatives found in
the driver’s manual.
Write sentences
about driving rules
using imperatives.
Activity 5: Study
Skills:
Discuss ways to study
for a test. Given
sample driver’s test
Qs, practice the
different methods.
 Ask questions of partner
Activity 6: Speaking:  Read a story about
getting
a
drivers
license
and listen for correct or
Ask and answer
incorrect response
driving Qs to review
for written test. Ask
general Qs about
driving in the U.S.
 Read flashcards with
Section Product:
road signs to study for
Authentic
test
Assessment:
Practice for and take
a short mock driver’s
test using the study
methods practiced.
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Writing
*Grammar Focus
Work, Soft Skills, &
Independent Learning
Technology
 Look at sentence
structure using
imperatives
 Write sentences using
imperatives
 Write questions and
answers on flashcards
 Use four different
methods to study for
test
 Fill in chart rating study
methods
 Write answers to
questions about story
 Complete practice
written test
 Complete test with
road signs
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Learner Section Guide
The Problem: _____________________________________________________________
Solutions:
What skills do we need to solve this problem?
________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
Learning Goals
These are the learning goals we have for this unit.
Listening/Speaking
Reading
 Listen to story and answer questions
 Match vocabulary and definitions
correctly
 Read a story to practice new vocabulary
 Listen to teacher and answer questions
 Read story using imperatives
correctly
 Listen for correct and incorrect student
answers
Writing/Grammar
Technology
 Answer website questions about a reading  Follow instructions through websites to find
a reading
 Write paragraph about driving in home
country
 Google search
 Practice sentence structure using
 Take online quiz
imperatives
 Complete practice written drivers test
These 3 Learning Goals are most important to me:
Learning Goals
At the end of the unit…
1.
_________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
2.
__________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
3.
__________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
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To meet these goals I will:
___ Practice English at work.
___ Practice English outside of
school.
___ Practice English with my family.
___ Go to the Learning Lab (1408)
for English help.
___ Go to the DEL (Computer lab1419) or computer help
___ Come to class every day.
___ Study at home 15 minutes
every night.
___ Study at home 30 minutes
every night.
___ Practice speaking in class.
___ Practice writing in class.
___ Read more every day.
Section Assessment:
Section Project Score: ________ Section Assessment Score: _______
Self Evaluation:
Check all that apply
Skill
By Myself
I can
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
Help others: ____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
I can
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
I can
I can
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Warm-up (A1:Beg.)
Transportation-Interviewing Classmates
Even in an ELL 1-2 classroom, several students may already have their Driving
Licenses. Give these students the chance to share their experiences with their
classmates.
The day before this activity, ask the students: “Who already has a Driving
License?” After class, ask these students if they will answer questions about
how they got their Driving Licenses.
On the day of the activity, ask the “Drivers” to come to the front of the
classroom. Ask them to introduce themselves, and write their names on the
board.
The students should be given Interview Sheets. They will ask the following
questions, or make up questions. The students should take turns asking
questions. They may ask the same question to multiple “Drivers”. If the class
is advanced, the students could write the name of the “Driver” and the answer.
It may be a good idea to read and understand the questions before beginning
the activity.
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Interview Questions
1.
When did you get your Driver’s License?
2.
Where did you get a Driver’s Manual?
3.
Where did you take the written test?
4.
Did you take the written test on a computer?
5.
Was the written test difficult?
6.
How many times did you take the written test?
7.
Did you take the written test in English?
8.
Did you take a vision (eye) test?
9.
Can you drive by yourself if you only have a Learner’s
Permit?
10. Where did you take the Driving Skills test?
11. Was the Driving Skills test difficult?
12. How many times did you take the Driving test?
13. Did you drive in your home country?
14. Who taught you how to drive?
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Warm-up (A1:Int.)
Steps to Getting a Driver’s License
Part 1: What do you already know? Cut out the sentences below. Put them
in order of the steps needed to get your driver’s license.
Get a copy of the Driver’s manual from the DMV office.
Study the driver’s manual.
Take the written test.
Get your driver’s permit.
Practice driving with a licensed driver in the car.
Take your road test.
Fill out the driver’s license application.
Show identification (ID) and proof of address.
Take an eye exam.
Pay the driver’s license application fee.
Part 1: What do you already know? Cut out the sentences below. Put them
in order of the steps needed to get your driver’s license.
Get a copy of the Driver’s manual from the DMV office.
Study the driver’s manual.
Take the written test.
Get your driver’s permit.
Practice driving with a licensed driver in the car.
Take your road test.
Fill out the driver’s license application.
Show identification (ID) and proof of address.
Take an eye exam.
Pay the driver’s license application fee.
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Part 2: Driver’s License Vocabulary
Eye Exam: A test to make sure that you see well enough to drive a car safely.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): The name of the office where you get
your permit and driver’s license.
Driver’s Manual: a study guide (study book) that gives you the information
you need to study for the written test.
Written Driver’s Test: A test on the computer that you need to pass to get
your driver’s permit. It asks you questions about driving rules and signs.
Driver’s Permit: A piece of paper that shows you passed the written driver’s
test. You can now drive with a licensed driver in the car.
Road Test (Skills Test): The driving test you take that shows you know how to
drive a car safely.
Proof of Address: Show that you live in Minnesota. You can use a letter
envelope that you received that shows your name and address.
Fee: The money you pay for a government service.
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Part 3: Fill in the Blank
Use each of the vocabulary words above to complete the sentences below.
You will use each word one time.
1. To apply for a permit or driver’s license, you need to go to the
_____________________________.
2. To get a driver’s license in Minnesota you need to show that you live
here. This is called __________________________________ .
3. When you hand in your application for a permit or driver’s license, you
need to a pay a _________________ .
4. To make sure your eyes are good enough to drive, you will be given an
______________________ .
5. Before getting a driver’s license, you need to practice driving with a
______________________________ . This allows your to drive with a
licensed driver.
6. There are two tests you need to pass in order to get your driver’s license.
They are the _______________________________ and
_________________________.
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Department of Public Safety (DPS) Website (A2:Beg.)
Part 1: What do you know?
1. In your home country, did you have a driver’s license? If yes, how did you get it?
2. Have you applied for a permit or driver’s license in the US? If yes, what did you do?
3. Do you know someone who has applied for a permit or driver’s license in the US? If
yes, what did she/he do?
4. What do you think will be the most difficult part of applying?
5. What do you think will be the easiest part of applying?
Part 2: Vocabulary
Walk-in basis: come without an appointment. No appointments are given.
Road Signs: stop signs, traffic lights, speed limit signs and other symbols that show you
the traffic laws.
Traffic Laws: the rules that you need to follow when driving. Example: You have to stop
at stop signs.
Computerized Test: a test of road signs and traffic laws that you take on the computer.
This is also called the written test.
Driving Performance Test: this is called the driving or road test.
Demonstration: a test
Driver Examiner: the person who will sit in your passenger seat and watch you drive.
This person takes notes and decides whether you pass the road or driving performance
test.
Subsequent: next
Properly: works correctly
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Vocabulary Matching Activity
Cut out the definition strips and the vocabulary words. Match them together.
1. Come without an appointment. No appointments are given.
2. Stop signs, traffic lights, speed limit signs and other symbols that show you
the traffic laws.
3. The rules that you need to follow when driving. Example: You have to stop
at stop signs.
4. A test of road signs and traffic laws that you take on the computer. This is
also called the written test.
5. This is called the driving or road test.
6. A test
7. The person who will sit in your passenger seat and watch you drive. This
person takes notes and decides whether you pass the road or driving
performance test.
8. Next
9. Works correctly
Properly
Subsequent
Driver
Examiner
Computerized
Test
Traffic Laws
Road Signs
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Demonstration
Walk in basis
Driving
Performance
Test
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Part 3: Reading: Policies and Procedures
Visit www.dps.mn.gov. Click the Divisions tab. Select Driver and Vehicle Services. Scroll
down and find Topics. Under Topics, click on Driver’s License Information. Scroll down
and find New Drivers. Under New Drivers, click on Over Age 21.
Scroll down and find the sections: Policies and Procedures and then Fees. Answer the
questions below.
1. Do you need an appointment to take the Written Test? _________________
2. Where do you go to take the Written Test? ___________________________
3. What information do you need to know for the test?
_________________________________ and ________________________
4. How many different languages can you take the test in? ________________
5. You need to show 3 things in the road test: Your vehicle’s ___________________,
your vehicle ________________________, a driving _________________________
6. How can you make an appointment? _______________ or ___________________
7. What are 3 things that need to work properly on your vehicle?
_________________, ______________________, and _______________________
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Part 4: Reading: Applying for a Driver’s License
1. Where do you apply for a Driver’s License? (Not a Commercial Driver’s License)
_____________________________
2. How can you pay the application fee? ________________
3. What are two things you have to do when you apply? __________________
4. Do you need to bring your Social Security Card? _____________
5. How much does a Class D (regular license) cost? ___________________
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Technology: Getting a License (A2:Int.)
Part 1: Pre-Activity Vocabulary
Definitions:
commercial (driver’s license) – for the purpose of work; a type of license that you use at
your job (driving a large truck, for example)
demonstration – a way of showing that you know how to do something
multiple-choice questions – questions that offer some possible answers; example of a
multiple-choice question: He likes to a) eating b) eat
c) ate.
motor vehicle – a car
permit (noun) – an official certificate of permission, allowing you to practice driving (with
a licensed driver in the car)
insurance – a form of protection against the costs that result from a car accident
vision screening – test to make sure you can see well enough to drive
subsequent – anything after the point
Practice: Now choose from the words above and use them in the sentences below.
1. To protect yourself from the costs of an accident, you need to have car ________.
2. My uncle drives a truck for his job. He has a ________ driver’s license.
3. In order to take the driving test, you must bring a _______ _________ to use at the
test.
4. There are two types of questions on the knowledge (skills) test, true/false and
__________ ________.
5. When you take the driving test, you will have to give a ______________ of the car’s
safety equipment.
6. You have to pay a higher fee if you fail the third and _____________ tests.
7. You are not allowed to practice driving until you have a valid __________.
8. When you go to take the driving test, they do not test your hearing, but you will be
given a _________ __________.
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Part 2: Google Search
Directions: You need to find information online about how to get a license in the US. One
way to find websites with this information is to do a “Google search”. Google is a search
engine. That means it finds websites for you. When you type “key” words into the search
bar, Google will find websites that contain those words. This practice will help you think
about what “key” words you will use to find the information you need.
Google Search for Transportation Unit-TEMPLATE
1. Name the general area of information that you are studying/thinking about:
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Name three words that immediately come to your mind about this topic:
________________________
____________________
____________________
3. What, specifically will you try to find the answers for on the Internet?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. What are some possible search terms you can use to find that information?
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
Google Search for Transportation Unit-TEMPLATE
1. Name the general area of information that you are studying/thinking about:
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Name three words that immediately come to your mind about this topic:
________________________
____________________
____________________
3. What, specifically will you try to find the answers for on the Internet?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. What are some possible search terms you can use to find that information?
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
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Part 2: Google Search -ANSWERS
Teacher’s Note: Introduce your students to the Google search engine. Explain what a
search engine is and what it does. Explain that they will practice how to choose search
terms to find information about getting a driver’s license in the US.
1. Name the general area of information that you are studying/thinking about:
Getting a License in the U.S.
2. Name three words that immediately come to your mind about this topic:
Driver, License, Minnesota
3. What, specifically, don’t you know or will you try to find the answers for on the
Internet?
How to get a driver’s license, what does it cost, what are the steps to take, does my
license from my country count as a driver’s license in the U.S., how long does it take to
get a license, where do I go to get a license?
4. What are some possible search terms you can use to find that information?
drivers license MN
driving license
MN
driving license
need license MN
need driver’s license
how to get license
where get license
find driver’s license office
get new license
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Part 3: Visiting the DPS Website
Go to the www.Google.com. Do a search to help you find the right website for finding out information
about a driver’s license in Minnesota. You may want to put in the words “driver’s license MN” or “driving
license MN,” -- you should find Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety office’s website. This is the
office that provides licenses (through their Department of Vehicle Services area.) The link should be:
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/default.aspx
Scroll to the bottom of the page where it says “Search DVS. Can’t find what you’re looking for?”
Click where it says View.
Step 1
Click on Driver’s License
Next, look at Step 2. Class A, B and C licenses are for
People who want to drive a car or truck for their job
(like a semi-truck driver or a courier). This is not a
Regular driver’s license. Click on Class D if you have
a license from another state or click on Class D – new
driver if you’ve never had a driver’s license in the U.S.
If you plan to drive a motorcycle, click Motorcycle.
Step 2
Class A – Commercial Driver
Class B– Commercial Driver
Class C– Commercial Driver
Class D
Class D – new driver
Motorcycle
Next, you select your age group. If you are between the
ages of 18-21, select that group, if you are over 21 years
of age, click on Over age 21.
Step 3
Between ages 18-21
Over age 21
Under age 18
Now click where it says “ii. Learn More” to find out
more information about your driver’s license in Minnesota.
Read the different sections of the website and answer
the questions for each section on the following page.
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Part 4: DPS Website Questions
Policies and Procedures
1. What are the two kinds of tests you need to take to get a driver’s license in MN?
________
____________
2. Do you need an appointment to take the written exam?
________________
3. The exam consists of multiple choice and T/F questions that allow you to show knowledge of
what two things?
______________
_________________
4. If you fail, can you take the test again that same day? _________
5. Some testing stations offer computerized tests in what languages?
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
6. What are the three parts of the skills (or road) test?
____________________
____________________
____________________
7. Can you bring a friend or relative with you in the car when you take your road test? ___________
8. If you do as recommended and make an appointment for a road test, what are the two ways you
can do that?
_____________________________
_____________________________
9. What must you have with you when you go to take the road test?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
10. What is the fee charged to take the road test the third time? _____________________________
11. What are the three things you should know about taking the test in the winter?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
12. Will they check your eyesight at the testing office? _____________________________
13. How do you apply for a driver’s license? _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
14. How close to your 21st birthday should you apply?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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Fees
15. What is the fee to apply for a driver’s license?
_____________________________
16. What is the fee if you fail the written portion of the test for the third time?
_____________________________
Documents and Forms
17. Name four primary documents that you may use as valid identification.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Contact Information
18. What is the telephone number for information about driver’s license?
_____________________________
19. What is the telephone number if you want to locate an office?
_____________________________
20. What is the telephone number if you want to make an appointment for a road test?
_____________________________
21. What is their email address?
_____________________________
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Part 4: DPS Website Questions-ANSWERS
Policies and Procedures
1. What are the two kinds of tests you need to take to get a driver’s license in MN?
Written test
Skills/Road test
2. Do you need an appointment to take the written exam?
No, they take walk-ins
3. The exam consists of multiple choice and T/F questions that allow you to show knowledge of
what two things?
Minnesota traffic laws
Minnesota road signs
4. If you fail, can you take the test again that same day?
No, only one test per day
5. Some testing stations offer computerized tests in what languages?
Hmong
Vietnamese
Somali
Spanish
Russian
6. What are the three parts of the skills (or road) test?
Demonstration of vehicle’s safety equipment
Your vehicle control skills
Driving performance test
7. Can you bring a friend or relative with you in the car when you take your road test?
No
8. If you do as recommended and make an appointment for a road test, what are the two ways you
can do that?
Online
Calling (651) 284-1000
9. What must you have with you when you go to take the road test?
Valid instruction permit
Legally registered and functioning car
Valid proof of insurance
Payment
10. What is the fee charged to take the road test the third time?
$20
11. What are the three things you should know about taking the test in the winter?
Test may be delayed until roads are clear
If vehicle gets stuck, test will not be completed and will count as a failed test
You are responsible for getting the vehicle towed
12. Will they check your eyesight at the testing office?
Yes
13. How do you apply for a driver’s license?
Pick up an application at the Driver’s License Office
Complete an application
Pay by cash or check
Take vision test
Get picture taken
14. How close to your 21st birthday should you apply?
Not until 3 weeks before your 21st birthday.
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Fees
15. What is the fee to apply for a driver’s license?
$23.25
16. What is the fee if you fail the written portion of the test for the third time?
$10
Documents and Forms
17. Name four primary documents that you may use as valid identification.
Certified birth record
Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. Department of State
Report of Birth Abroad of a United States Citizen (FS-240) issued by a U.S. embassy
Certified adoption certificate from a U.S. court
Valid, unexpired U.S. passport book or card
Secure unexpired Minnesota tribal identification card.
Unexpired active duty, reserve or retired U.S. military identification card (DD-2 or Geneva Conventions
Common Access Card)
Valid, unexpired passport from a country other than the U.S. with an unexpired I-94 form or with an
unexpired I-551 stamp
Canadian birth or naturalization certificate with an unexpired I-94 form attached (Must be presented
with a photo Secondary Document issued by a Canadian government agency)
One of the following valid, unexpired documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice or U.S.
Department of Homeland Security
- Employment Authorization card with photo (I-688 or I-766 series)
- Permanent Resident or Resident Alien card (I-551 or I-151)* * Federal regulations (8 CFR Sec. 264.5)
state that cards issued before age 14 are not valid if the cardholder is age 14 or older (unless the card
expires before age 16)
- Re-entry Permit/Refuge Travel Document (I-327, I-571)
- Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570, or N-578)
- Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)
- United States Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
- Northern Mariana Card (I-873)
- American Indian Card (I-872)
Contact Information
18. What is the telephone number for information about driver’s license?
(651) 297-3298
19. What is the telephone number if you want to locate an office?
(651) 297-2005
20. What is the telephone number if you want to make an appointment for a road test?
(651) 284-1000
21. What is their email address?
DVS.driverslicense@state.mn.us
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More Technology: Visiting the DMV Website (A2b:Int.)
Go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Website and Read the 10 Steps to Getting a Driver’s License.
http://www.dmv.org/mn-minnesota/apply-license.php#Choose_Your_License
1. What class is a regular driver’s license? A B C D
2. What if you want to drive a large truck for a job? What class of license would you need for
that? A B C D What is that license called?
_______________________________________________________
3. What are the names of three driving schools where you can take a driver’s education course in
St. Paul?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
4. What is the “ultimate study source” (or the thing that will help you the most to study for your
driver’s test)?
_______________________________________________________
5. Into what two languages can you download that manual?
_______________________________________________________
6. Can you study the manual by downloading it and listening to it?
7. Name three chapters in the manual.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
8. Do you need to make an appointment to take the written exam?
_______________________________________________________
9. Using the Zip Code “55401” where is the nearest DMV office?
_______________________________________________________
10. Can you make an appointment to take the written exam?
_______________________________________________________
11. What are the two ways you can make an appointment?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
12. What do you need to bring with you to the driver’s test?
13. If you are not getting your license for the first time, but you are just a new resident to the
state (meaning you have a driver’s license from another state), what do you need to bring with
you?
14. How many questions are on the written test?
_______________________________________________________
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15. In what languages is the test available?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
16. What are three websites that you can look at if you want to buy a used car?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
17. Before buying a used car, what should you look at?
_______________________________________________________
18. Do you need to have car insurance if you are driving someone else’s car?
_______________________________________________________
19. Name three car insurance companies.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
20. What do you need to provide at your driver’s test appointment?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
21. How much is the license fee?
_______________________________________________________
22. What happens if you fail the test once?
_______________________________________________________
23. What happens if you fail the test twice?
_______________________________________________________
24. What happens if you fail the test 4 times?
_______________________________________________________
25. What do you use as documentation until your license arrives in the mail?
_______________________________________________________
26. If you are not a citizen of the United States, how long can you drive here using your foreign
driver’s license?
_______________________________________________________
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More Technology: Visiting the DMV Website-ANSWERS
Go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Website and Read the 10 Steps to Getting a Driver’s License.
http://www.dmv.org/mn-minnesota/apply-license.php#Choose_Your_License
1. What class is a regular driver’s license? A B C D
2. What if you want to drive a large truck for a job? What class of license would you need for that?
A B C D What is that license called?
Commercial Driver’s License
3. What are the names of three driving schools where you can take a driver’s education course in St.
Paul? (Local Driver’s Education, not driver’s ed for teens.)
Midway Driving School
MADD Drunk Driving Panel Info
South of the River Driving School
4. What is the “ultimate study source” (or the thing that will help you the most to study for your
driver’s test)?
Minnesota Driver Manual
5. Into what two languages can you download that manual?
English and Spanish
6. Can you study the manual by downloading it and listening to it?
Yes, there is an audio version.
7. Name three chapters in the manual.
Your license
Your vehicle
Traffic Laws and Operation of Vehicles
8. Do you need to make an appointment to take the written exam?
No, they take walk-ins.
9. Using the Zip Code “55401” where is the nearest DMV office?
425 Rice St. Sears
Saint Paul, MN 55103
10. Can you make an appointment to take the written exam?
Yes, you can.
11. What are the two ways you can make an appointment?
By going online or calling (651) 284-1234.
12. What do you need to bring with you to the driver’s test?
A certified birth certificate
Your social security number
A Blue Card from any authorized Minnesota driving school
Your school ID with photo
Parent/guardian signature (if you are younger than 18)
13. If you fail two tests, how much money do you have to pay to try the test again?
$10
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14. If you are not getting your license for the first time, but you are just a new resident to the state
(meaning you have a driver’s license from another state), what do you need to bring with you?
Proper identification
Your former state’s license
15. How many questions are on the written test? 40
16. In what languages is the test available?
Hmong
Spanish
Vietnamese
Russian
Somali
17. What are three websites that you can look at if you want to buy a used car?
autotrader.com/used_cars
cars.com
autobytel.com/used-cars/
18. Before buying a used car, what should you look at?
Vehicle history report
19. Do you need to have car insurance if you are driving someone else’s car?
Whoever owns the car must have car insurance and they must allow for secondary driver
coverage (you are covered when you drive the car)
20. Name three car insurance companies.
Geico, esurance, Progressive
21. What do you need to provide at your driver’s test appointment?
Proper identification
Valid instruction permit
White card (proof of completing driver’s education course)
Proof of valid insurance for vehicle you will be driving for test
A legal, operating vehicle in which to take the test
22. How much is the license fee?$24
23. What happens if you fail the test once?
You will be assigned practice time that must be completed before taking the test again.
24. What happens if you fail the test twice?
You will be charged $20 for the third and fourth test
25. What happens if you fail the test 4 times?
You will have to take six hours of behind-the-wheel with a certified instructor before being
allowed to test again.
26. What do you use as documentation until your license arrives in the mail?
Use your road test scores and application receipt as documentation.
27. If you are not a citizen of the United States, how long can you drive here using your foreign
driver’s license?
Yes, but only for the length of your visa.
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Listening: (A3:Beg.)
Police Problems – A Listening Activity
1.
Discuss rules for driving. Make a list on the board: No speeding, Must
have license (not just permit), must have insurance, must wear seat belt,
must put children in car seats, must put children in the back seat, must
stop at a red light, must not drink a lot of alcohol, must stop when
school bus lights are flashing and stop sign is out.
2.
Erase the board.
3.
Ask the following questions orally.
4.
Ask the students to circle True or False
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Teacher Questions:
You can drive as fast as you want to.
It is okay to drink 5 cans of beer and two glasses of wine and
then drive a car.
A five year old child must ride in a car seat.
A baby should ride in the front seat next to the driver.
You should stop if a school bus has its lights flashing and the stop
sign is out.
You don’t need car insurance to drive.
If you only have a Learning Permit, it is okay to drive alone. You
don’t need an official driver’s license.
A baby should ride in a car seat on top of the car.
On a stoplight, green means stop.
A baby should ride in a car seat in the back seat.
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Police Problems
Student Answer Sheet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Police Problems
Student Answer Sheet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No
No
No
No
No
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Active Listening: Taking the Driving Test (A3a:Int.)
Part 1: Vocabulary
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driveway (noun): a small road leading up to a private house
- My car is parked in the driveway.
motorists (noun): a person who operates a motor vehicle (car, motorcycle)
- Nowadays, more and more motorists are deciding to use public transportation to
commute to work.
Okey-dokey (exclamation): informal for "Okay"
- Okey-dokey. Let's begin the driving test.
district (noun): area
- The speed limit in most residential districts is 25 miles per hour.
grab (verb): to take hold of something
- The woman grabbed the running child before he ran out into the road.
bud (noun): informal, sometimes used in a hostile or unfriendly manner when
speaking to a man whose name is unknown
- Hey bud. Watch where you're driving. You almost hit that tree.
peek (verb): to take a short look at something
- This car looks nice. Hey, take a peek inside to check how many miles it has.
tailgate (verb): to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you that might make it
impossible to avoid hitting in case of an emergency
- Tailgating too closely is the cause of many accidents.
pedestrian (noun):a person who walks, particularly where motor vehicles travel
- You should pay careful attention to pedestrians when making turns on busy
streets.
jeez (interjection): an expression to show mild surprise, frustration, or
disappointment
- Jeez. You should have told me you didn't have money for gas.
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Part 2: Pre-Listening Questions for Discussion
1. What are some basic rules of the road you need to know when taking a road test
to obtain a driver's license in your country?
2. How do you get a driver’s license in your country – do you need to take a driving
course?
3. How about where you live now?
4. What do you know about parking, speeding, passing, yielding the right of way
and obeying traffic signs and signals?
Part 3: Now listen to the story at…
http://www.esl-lab.com/drive/driverd1.htm.
Part 4: After listening, answer the following questions:
1. Where has the man been practicing for his road test this past week?
a. at a driving school
b. on the streets around town
c. at home
2. In what part of town do they begin the road test?
a. in a commercial area
b. in a residential district
c. in a school zone
3. What was the situation with the vehicle in front of them?
a. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
b. The driver of the other car is tailgating them.
c. The ahead of them is driving below the speed limit.
4. What did Mr. Smith almost hit in the road?
a. another vehicle
b. a person
c. a street sign
5. What does the driving officer suggest Mr. Smith do at the end of the conversation?
a. He should come back on Friday to take the test.
b. He had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
c. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
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Part 5: Cloze Exercise: Driving Story:
Listen to the story again, but this time fill in the words that are missing.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my (1) _________________ all week.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your (2)
_________________ of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car.
Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go!
Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed (3) ___________________ in this business district is
only 25 miles an hour. [Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner . . . [This corner?] Na, not here!
Wow! You forgot to (4) _______________ too!
Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and . . . Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh]
Nah, I'll get it.
Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road!
Mr. Smith: Oh yeah.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now, (5) _________________over here and show me that you can parallel park.
Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first!
Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a (6) ________________ at your notes?
Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're (7) _________________ the vehicle in
front of us.
Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.].
Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT . . .STOP!!
You almost hit that (8)__________________. How in the world did you pass the written test anyway?
[Well . . .]You have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez!
Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again.
Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a (9)_______________? When you come back to
take the test again, plan on coming on Friday.
Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less (10)________________ that day?
Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.
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Part 6: Multiple Choice Quiz and Listening Script
Now check your understanding by taking the multiple choice quiz at:
http://www.esl-lab.com/drive/driverseducation-mcquiz.htm.
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Part 7: Listening Script:
Directions: Read the dialogue with a partner.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your
knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car.
Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go!
Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour.
[Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner . . . [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to
signal too!
Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and . . . Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh?]
Nah, I'll get it.
Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road!
Mr. Smith: Oh yeah.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now, pull over here and show me that you can parallel park.
Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first!
Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes?
Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.].
Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT . . .STOP!!
You almost hit that pedestrian . How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well . . .]You
have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez!
Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again. [Car screeching to a stop . . .]
Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again,
plan on coming on Friday.
Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day?
Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.
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Active Listening: Taking the Driving Test-ANSWERS (A3a)
Part 1: Vocabulary: No answers necessary for Vocabulary
Part 2: Pre-Listening Questions for Discussion
1. What are some basic rules of the road you need to know when taking a road test to obtain a
driver's license in your country?
2. How do you get a driver’s license in your country – do you need to take a driving course?
3. How about where you live now?
4. What do you know about parking, speeding, passing, yielding the right of way and obeying
traffic signs and signals?
Part 3: Now listen to the story at http://www.esl-lab.com/drive/driverd1.htm.
Part 4: After listening, answer the following questions:
1. Where has the man been practicing for his road test this past week?
a. at a driving school
b. on the streets around town
c. at home
2. In what part of town do they begin the road test?
a. in a commercial area
b. in a residential district
c. in a school zone
3. What was the situation with the vehicle in front of them?
a. Mr. Smith is following too closely.
b. The driver of the other car is tailgating them.
c. The ahead of them is driving below the speed limit.
4. What did Mr. Smith almost hit in the road?
a. another vehicle
b. a person
c. a street sign
5. What does the driving officer suggest Mr. Smith do at the end of the conversation?
a. He should come back on Friday to take the test.
b. He had better take more driving lessons before trying the test again.
c. He ought to take the test with another driving officer.
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Part 5-ANSWERS: Cloze exercise
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. Let's begin your road test.
Mr. Smith: Oh. I know I'm ready. I've been practicing in my driveway all week.
Driving Officer: Okay. Mr. Smith. As I'm sure you are aware, you will not only be tested on your
knowledge of the rules of the road, but on your behavior toward other motorists.
Mr. Smith: Okey-dokey.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now you can start your car.
Mr. Smith: Yeah, right. Here we go!
Driving Officer: Whoa! Take it easy. The speed limit in this business district is only 25 miles an hour.
[Oh]. All right. Now, turn right at the next corner . . . [This corner?] Na, not here! Wow! You forgot to
signal too!
Mr. Smith: Gosh. I didn't see that one, and . . . Ah, Could you grab my cell phone under my seat. [Huh?]
Nah, I'll get it.
Driving Officer: Oh, Mr. Smith. Keep your eyes on the road!
Mr. Smith: Oh yeah.
Driving Officer: Okay. Now, pull over here and show me that you can parallel park.
Mr. Smith: Sure. Wait. Hey bud. Move your car. I was here first!
Driving Officer: Ah. Forget it. Just keep driving.
Mr. Smith: So, how am I doing? Can I just take a peek at your notes?
Driving Officer: No! And, uh, watch out. Mr. Smith. Now you're tailgating the vehicle in front of us.
Mr. Smith: Oh, yeah. I'm just so excited about getting my license today. [Right.].
Driving Officer: Okay. Now carefully, CAREFULLY turn right here, and wait, wait, WAIT . . .STOP!!
You almost hit that pedestrian . How in the world did you pass the written test anyway? [Well . . .]You
have to give way to any pedestrians crossing the street. Jeez!
Mr. Smith: Oh. sorry about that. It won't happen again.
[Car screeching to a stop . . .]
Driving Officer: Whoa! Get out! [What?] Get out! I'm driving back to the office.
Mr. Smith: Does this mean I didn't pass the test?
Driving Officer: Look, Mr. Smith. Could you do me a favor? When you come back to take the test again,
plan on coming on Friday.
Mr. Smith: Again? Why? Is it less crowded that day?
Driving Officer: No. It's my day off.
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Active Listening: Driving (A3b)
Go to http://www.listenaminute.com/d/driving.html and fill in the missing words as you listen to the
story.
Driving is ______________________ greatest pleasures. There’s nothing better than getting behind the
wheel ______________________ drive. I live in the countryside, so it’s easy ______________________
onto an open road. I open the windows and turn the music up ______________________ drive and drive.
I like driving to new areas and finding new roads. I ______________________ relaxing and great fun. I
like the speed and the freedom. I even like driving in towns and cities, ______________________ traffic
is really heavy. It’s not much fun being ______________________ traffic jam half the day. Driving in
different countries is great fun. I’m a little ______________________ but I soon
______________________ the roads. People have different ways of driving in different countries. I don’t
like countries that have ______________________ .
Writing
Choose and answer one of the following questions by writing at least 5 sentences.
Choice A: How is driving in the U.S. the same or different than driving in your country?
Choice B: Do you know someone who is a really bad driver? Write about their bad driving habits.
Choice C: Do you think there are too many cars on the road? Why or why not? What can be done about
it?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Supplemental Listening Activities (A3c)
Short video about winter driving:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBCYjUQ_X4o&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
Funny video about texting while driving (site also includes some good cartoons!):
http://eslchestnut.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/texting-while-driving/
More listening about driving:
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1106/110618-saudi_women_drivers.html
http://esl-bits.net/listening/Media/2011-07-20/Saudi_Princess/default.html
http://drewseslfluencylessons.com/2-vocabulary-worksheets/driving/esl-listening-lesson-for-driving-a-car
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s052.htm
http://www.issbc.org/janis-esl/subtopiccars.html
http://esl-bits.net/advanced-listening/Media/2011-12-13/Road%20Rage/default.html
http://www.eslpod.com/website/flash_player.php?issue_id=10927559
http://www.esldiscussions.com/d/driving.html
http://esl-voices.com/students/listening/basic-listening-practice/#teaching-the-dangers-of-distracted-drivingbefore-its-too-late
http://www.rong-chang.com/easyread/es/easy089.htm
http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/listening/4L8-anger-behind-the-wheel.php
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Grammar: Imperatives (A4)
Before and during your driving performance test, the driver examiner will tell you what to
do. These are called imperatives or commands.
Language Example
Han is about to take his driving performance test at the DMV. His driver examiner is
Maria. Before they start, Han needs to show that his vehicle’s safety equipment
works. Han and Maria are sitting in Han’s car. Han is in the driver’s seat and Maria is
in the passenger seat.
Han: Ready to start?
Maria: Please, do not put your car into drive. Before we start the driving test, you
need to show me that your car is safe.
Han: Ok. No problem.
Maria: Turn on your lights.
Han: They are on.
Maria: Good. They work. Turn them off. (Maria steps out of the car and walks to the
back of it) Now, press the brake pedal. I need to see if your taillights work.
Han: Ok. I’m doing it now.
Maria: Thanks. (Maria gets back in the car) Put your emergency break on. (Han puts
the break on) Now, take it off.
Han: Anything else?
Maria: Yes. Turn your windshield wipers on. (Han turns them on). Turn them off.
Han: What next?
Maria: That’s it. Fasten your seatbelt. It’s time to start the test.
Focus on Format.
Imperatives use the base form of a verb. This is the same form as the simple present
tense. Imperative verbs do not add an “s” for third person singular as in the simple
present tense. The same form is used no matter who you are talking to.
1. Positive Commands
Base form of verb +
Turn
Fasten
object
on your lights.
your seat belt.
2. Negative Commands
Do
Do
Do
+
not
not
not
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put
park
object
your car into drive.
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Directions: Scan the Language Example for more examples of this grammar point.
Underline each example you see. Copy the sentences you find below.
Positive Commands
Base form of verb +
object
1.
2.
3.
4.
Negative Command
Do
+
not
+
base form of verb +
object
1.
Directions: Now write 3 examples of your own for each.
Positive Commands
Base form of verb
+
object
+
base form of verb +
1.
2.
3.
Negative Commands
Do
+
not
object
1.
2.
3.
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The driver’s manual has many important imperatives that tell the rules of driving. When
learning how to drive, whoever is teaching you will use imperatives.
Turn your lights on.
Park here.
Press the brake pedal.
Turn right at the light.
Stop the car.
Do not turn here.
Directions: Pretend you are teaching a friend or family member how to drive. Complete
the sentences below using the imperatives in the box.
wait
turn
slow
look
park
stop
answer
1. We’re going back home. _Turn_ left at the stop sign.
2. There is a cross walk ahead. ______________ for pedestrians.
3. You’re driving too fast. ___________ down!
4. The other driver stopped first. _________________ for your turn.
5. The curb is yellow here. Do not ____________ here.
6. ______________ at the red light ahead.
7. I hear your phone ringing. Do not ___________________ it!
Directions: Pretend you are teaching a friend how to drive. Answer each situation with a
sentence using a command. Use one verb and object below to create a complete
sentence.
Base form:
turn
wait
slow
do not park
stop
turn on
Objects:
windshield wipers
your lights
for the other car
at the red light
here
down
Example:
Situation: Your friend is driving too fast.
Command: Slow down!
1. Situation: There is a red light ahead.
Command: _________________________________________________________
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2. Situation: It is raining.
Command: _________________________________________________________
3. Situation: You and your friend stop at a four way stop after another car.
Command: __________________________________________________________
4. Situation: It is nighttime.
Command: __________________________________________________________
5. Situation: Your friend pulls over in front of a fire hydrant.
Command: __________________________________________________________
Directions: Change the positive commands below to negative. Change the negative
commands below to positive.
Examples:
Positive Command: Stop here.
Negative Command: Do not stop here.
Negative Command: Do not turn left.
Positive Command: Turn left.
1. Positive Command: Park next to the tree.
Negative Command: __________________________________________________
2. Negative Command: Do not slow down.
Positive Command: ___________________________________________________
3. Positive Command: Turn your windshield wipers on.
Negative Command: __________________________________________________
4. Negative Command: Do not speed up.
Positive Command: ___________________________________________________
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Study Skills (A5)
Part 1: Active vs. Passive Study
To pass the written and road tests you will need to know the rules of road in the
Minnesota Driver’s Manual. There is a lot of information to remember. How will you
remember it all?
How do you study for a test?
There are many different ways to study for a test. How do you study for a test? In a small
group, share the different ways you study for a test. Write down at least 3 examples from
your group.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Reading the information is one way to study for a test. However, reading is very passive.
That means that you do not do anything to actively study. Your brain will remember
information much better when you use other parts of your body and not just your eyes to
remember information. What are some ways you can study that require you to use other
parts of your body?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
What way do you think you would like to actively study? __________________________
How much will you study for the test?
Another important question is how much time you will spend studying for the test. The
more time you spend, the better you will remember the information. However, you need
to plan your time carefully. You need to choose a quiet place and make sure that you can
study without interruptions. What do you think is a good study plan for preparing for
the citizenship test?
Where?
Which days?
_____________
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How long each time?
How many weeks?
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Part 2: Study Methods
Directions:
1. Your teacher will have your group read one of these study methods.
2. Read the steps carefully with your group.
3. Then use the questions on the next page to practice these steps with your group.
Flashcards:
1. Cut 8 ½ x 11 paper into 8 equal pieces.
2. Write a question on one side of each
piece of paper and the answer on the
other side.
3. Create a flashcard for each question you
need to study.
4. To practice with the flashcards, read the
question out loud. See if you can
remember the answer.
5. Check your answer by turning the card
over.
6. If your answer is right, place the card in
one pile and if your answer is wrong,
place it in another pile.
7. Continue until you are done practicing
all the cards.
Practice Test:
1. Copy each question on the paper.
2. After you write all the questions, ask
yourself the questions.
3. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
4. Go back and find the answers you don’t
remember and write them on your paper.
5. Read aloud all questions and answers.
6. Repeat the practice test until you get all
answers correct.
If you use this method to study the 100
questions, you should also do them in
smaller groups of categories (for example:
periods of time – 1700’s, 1800’s history,
principles of gov., rights/responsibilities, etc
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Matching:
1. Cut an 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper in half
length-wise to make two long, thin
pieces.
2. Cut the thin pieces into eight equal
strips.
3. Copy a question on one of the strips.
4. Copy the answer on another strip.
5. Continue this until all questions and
answers are written on separate strips.
6. Put the question strips in one pile and the
answer strips in another.
7. Mix up the answer strips.
8. Now match each question strip to the
correct answer strip.
9. Check your answers when finished.
10.Read each question and answer aloud.
11.Repeat this practice until you match all
questions and answers correctly.
Copy & Repeat:
1. Copy each question and its answer one at
a time on a piece of paper.
2. As you copy the question, say it out
loud.
3. As you copy the answer say it out loud
as well.
4. After you copy the question and answer,
repeat the question and answer three
times before you write the next question
and answer.
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Questions to Study
1. What do you need to do if a school bus has its stop sign out and is flashing its lights?
 Stop your vehicle until the stop sign is put away and lights are off.
2. This phrase explains who gets to go and who has to wait. If a vehicle or pedestrian
has this, they get to go first.
 The Right of way
3. What do you need to do if you see or hear an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance
or fire truck) close to you?
 Pull over and to give the emergency vehicle the right of way.
4. What do you need to do if a pedestrian is crossing the street in front of your vehicle?
 You need to stop and let the pedestrian cross.
5. What does a yield sign mean?
 You need to slow down or stop because other vehicles have the right of way.
6. What should you do if you see flashing lights, a gate comes down or you hear bells
at a rail road cross?
 You need to stop before the tracks. A train is coming.
7. You need to do this when changing lanes or turning.
 Signal
8. You need to have these on from sunset through sunrise to help you see and be seen
by others.
 Headlights
9. You are not allowed to park here. The fire department needs a clear path to get
here.
 Fire hydrant
10. For your safely, you must wear this while driving.
 A seat belt
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Part 3: Study Methods Demonstration
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Directions:
Now your teacher will move you to a new group.
Read your study method to your new group.
Demonstrate the method to your group and have them follow your directions.
Listen to your group members demonstrate their study methods.
Then together evaluate each method in the chart below.
Pros: What I like about it.
Cons: What I don’t like about it.
Flash Cards
Matching
Practice Test
Copy & Repeat
Which study method do you like the best? ______________________________________
Your teacher will give you 10 driver’s test questions to study for a test. Use your favorite
method to study for the test. Come prepared to answer the questions correctly
tomorrow!
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Speaking (A6)
Part 1: Permit Test Questions Review
Directions: Ask a partner the questions below. Then, mark if his or her answer is correct
or incorrect.
1. What do you need to do if a school bus has its stop sign out and is flashing its lights?
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
2. This phrase explains who gets to go and who has to wait. If a vehicle or pedestrian
has this, they get to go first.
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
3. What do you need to do if you see or hear an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance
or fire truck) close to you?
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
4. What do you need to do if a pedestrian is crossing the street in front of your vehicle?
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
5. What does a yield sign mean?
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
6. What should you do if you see flashing lights, a gate comes down or you hear bells at
a rail road cross?
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
7. You need to do this when changing lanes or turning.
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
8. You need to have these on from sunset through sunrise to help you see and be seen
by others.
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
9. You are not allowed to park here. The fire department needs a clear path to get here.
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
10. For your safely, you must wear this while driving.
□
Correct Answer
□ Incorrect Answer
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Part 2: Applying for a Driver’s Permit and License
To apply for a driver’s permit, go to the DMV. Bring your ID, your social
security number, and cash or check to pay the fees. At the DMV, you will fill
out an application. When you hand in your application you will need to show
that you live in Minnesota. This is called proof of address. Also, you will pay
the fee. Then your eye sight will be tested.
Your knowledge of traffic signs and driving rules will be tested on the
computer. This is the written test. It is available in many languages. You
cannot make an appointment to take the test. You can take it any time. If you
pass, you will be given your driver’s permit. A driver’s permit allows you to
practice driving with a licensed driver.
After you practice driving with your driver’s permit for at least three months,
you can apply for your driver’s license. You apply for your driver’s license at
the DMV. At the DMV, you will fill out an application. When you hand in your
application you need to show your driver’s permit. Also, you will pay the fee.
Since you already passed the written test, now you will take your road test.
You need to make an appointment for the road test. Also, you need to bring a
vehicle to use during the test. It needs to have working equipment such as
lights, horn and wipers. Bring proof that this vehicle is insured.
You are able to retake the written and road tests. In order to be prepared,
you should know the rules of the road. The Minnesota Driver’s Manual has all
the information on how to follow the laws and drive safely. You can get a
copy at the DMV or read it online.
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After reading, write your answers to the questions below:
1. Where do you apply for your driver’s license?
2. Name the two tests you need to pass to get your driver’s license.
3. What should you bring to the tests?
4. Can you make an appointment for the written test?
5. If you fail the written or road test, can you take it again?
6. Do you need an appointment for the road test?
7. Do you have to take the written test in English?
8. Does it cost money to get your driver’s license?
9. If you have a permit, can you drive alone?
10.
This book has all the rules or laws on driving in Minnesota.
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Answers
1. Where do you apply for your driver’s license?
The DMV
2. Name the two tests you need to pass to get your driver’s license.
The written and road test.
3. What should you bring to the tests?
ID, driver’s permit, your social security number, payment (cash or
check), proof of insurance and a vehicle
4. Can you make an appointment for the written test?
No. It is walk-in only.
5. If you fail the written or road test, can you take it again?
Yes.
6. Do you need an appointment for the road test?
Yes.
7. Do you have to take the written test in English?
No.
8. Does it cost money to get your driver’s license?
Yes. You need to pay with cash or check.
9. If you have a permit, can you drive alone?
No. You need to drive with a licensed driver.
10. This book has all the rules or laws on driving in Minnesota.
Minnesota Driver’s Manual
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Questions & Answers for Practice Test (SPa)
Part 1:
Driver’s Manual Link:
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/formsdocuments/Documents/Minnesota_Drivers_Manual.pdf
Directions: Practice these 10 questions and their answers for a sample permit
test your teacher will give you. Use one or more of the study methods you
practiced before to study at home.
1. The sign tells you how fast you can drive. You could get a ticket if you drive
faster.
 Speed limit
2. Speeding ticket fines are doubled in these areas.
 Construction zones
3. Before changing lanes, turning or merging, you need to turn your head to
check this area that your mirrors can’t reach.
 Blind spot
4. On a two-way street, you can turn this direction at a red light unless a sign
says not to.
 Right
5. On a two-way street, you can turn this direction only on a green light after
yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
 Left
6. This special 180 degree turn is allowed unless a sign says not to.
 U-Turn
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7. The driver is responsible to make sure that all passengers are wearing this.
 Seat belt
8. This is the safest place for any child younger than 13.
 The back seat
9. Until a child is 8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall, he/she needs to sit in a:
 Car seat or booster seat
10. If you own a vehicle, you must have this and keep it in your vehicle at all
times.
 Proof of Insurance
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Traffic Signs Flash Cards for Test
One way traffic.
People walk across the
street here.
Two-way traffic.
You cannot make a U-turn
You must not drive this
way.
You must not turn. You must
drive straight ahead.
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You must turn right.
Look for trains. Stop if a
train is coming.
You must stop, even if
there are no cars coming.
You must turn left.
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There are fewer lanes
ahead.
Look for cars. Stop and
wait if cars are coming.
You cannot turn right.
Merge.
You cannot turn left.
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Driver’s Manual Practice Test (SPa)
Part 2:
1. The sign tells you how fast you can drive. You could get a ticket if you
drive faster.
a. Pedestrian Crossing
b. Speed limit
c. Turn signal
2. Speeding ticket fines are doubled in these areas.
a. Construction zones
b. At intersections
c. In parking lots
3. Before changing lanes, turning or merging, you need to turn your head to
check this area that your mirrors can’t reach.
a. Passenger seat
b. Rear view mirror
c. Blind spot
4. On a two-way street, you can turn this direction at a red light unless a sign
says not to.
a. Left
b. Right
c. Reverse
5. On a two-way street, you can turn this direction only on a green light after
yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
a. Left
b. Right
c. Reverse
6. This 180 degree turn is allowed unless a sign says not to.
a. U-Turn
b. Three Point Turn
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7. The driver is responsible to make sure that all passengers are wearing this.
a. Shoes
b. Helmets
c. Seat Belts
8. This is the safest place for any child younger than 13.
a. Front seat
b. Back seat
c. On the roof
9. Until a child is 8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall, he/she needs to sit in a:
a. On the driver’s lap
b. High chair
c. Child seat or booster seat
10. If you own a vehicle, you must have this and keep it in your vehicle at all
times.
a. Proof of insurance
b. First Aid Kit
c. Minnesota Driver’s Manual
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How to get your License Practice Test (Spa)
Part 3:
1. If you fail the written or road test, can you take it again?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
2. This book has all the rules or laws on driving in Minnesota.
a. Minnesota Driver’s Manual
b. An insurance policy
c. A dictionary
3. Where do you apply for your driver’s license?
a. Your school
b. The courthouse
c. The DMV
4. Name the two tests you need to pass to get your driver’s license.
a. The eye and written test
b. The insurance and road test
c. The written and road test.
5. If you have a permit, can you drive alone?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
6. What should you bring to the tests?
a. Your children, your social security number and your driver’s permit.
b. Your driving instructor and your social security number
c. Your driver’s permit, your social security number, payment and a vehicle
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7. Can you make an appointment for the written test?
a. Yes. You need to call.
b. No. It is walk-in only.
c. Yes. You need to make an appointment online.
8. Do you need an appointment for the road test?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
9. Do you have to take the written test in English?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
10.Does it cost money to get your driver’s license?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
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Road Sign Quiz (Spa)
Part 4:
1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. _____
7. _____
8. _____
9. _____
10. _____
11. _____
12. _____
13. _____
14. _____
15. _____
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a. You must not drive this way.
b. You must not turn. You must drive
straight ahead.
c. Merge.
d. You must turn left.
e. Look for cars. Stop and wait if cars
are coming.
f. You cannot turn right.
g. There are fewer lanes ahead.
h. You cannot turn left.
i. Two-way traffic.
j. You must stop, even if there are no
cars coming.
k. People walk across the street here.
l. You must turn right.
m. One way traffic.
n. Look for trains. Stop if a train is
coming.
o. You cannot make a U-turn
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Applying for a Driver’s Permit (SPb:Beg.)
1)
Students must bring necessary ID.
Teacher should discuss the Primary and Secondary IDs needed to
apply for a permit.
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/formsdocuments/Documents/IdentificationRequirements_English.pdf
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/formsdocuments/Documents/Certificate_of_Translation_Form.pdf
Ask students which of these IDs they have. Create fake IDs for this
activity. Fake ID examples are included at the end of this activity.
(Asking students to bring in their Social Security Cards for an activity is
probably not a good idea.)
2) Students must pass the vision test.
http://www.preventblindness.org/distance-vision-test-adults
 Go to this website. Click on What you will need, Note about
printers, Instructions and What the results mean.
 You will need to print out either one chart for the whole class, or
one chart for each pair. Instead of using cups to cover their eyes,
students could just cover each eye with their hand.
 The students will need to stand at a measured distance from the
eye chart.
 It should be explained to students that this is not an official eye
exam. Results may not be very accurate.
 Explain that if students do not pass the real eye exam at the
Department of Motor vehicles, they will need to have their eyes
examined by a doctor. The DMV will give them a form for their eye
doctor to fill out.
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3) Students must pass the Road Sign Test.
(This test will be much easier than the actual Driver’s Test. The class test
will only include signs from the vocabulary portion of this unit. More
advanced students may visit the following website for test practice:
http://www.quia.com/de/mnquiz.html)
**The Road Sign Test for this unit can be found here:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/678331.html
Students will be successful with this test if they studied the Road Sign
Vocabulary.
The path is Hubbs Center-Students-Educational Websites-ELL(ESL)Minneapolis ABE-English Level 2- 27. Transportation-#8 Traffic Signs Quiz
The following “Fake IDs” can be copied multiple times and distributed to
students. Students should be able to describe which Forms of ID they
actually have.
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Passport and Translation
Passport and Translation
Passport and Translation
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Social Security Card
222-22-2222
Social Security Card
222-22-2222
Social Security Card
222-22-2222
Social Security Card
222-22-2222
Social Security Card
222-22-2222
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State Identification
State Identification
State Identification
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U.S. Marriage Certificate
U.S. Marriage Certificate
U.S. Marriage Certificate
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Driving Permit Checklist
1)
2)
3)
Identification: Yes _____ No_____
Eye Exam: Passed___ Not Passed ____
Road Sign Test: Passed ___ Not Passed__
Driving Permit Checklist
1)
2)
3)
Identification: Yes _____ No_____
Eye Exam: Passed___ Not Passed ____
Road Sign Test: Passed ___ Not Passed__
Driving Permit Checklist
1)
2)
3)
Identification: Yes _____ No_____
Eye Exam: Passed___ Not Passed ____
Road Sign Test: Passed ___ Not Passed__
Driving Permit Checklist
1)
2)
3)
Identification: Yes _____ No_____
Eye Exam: Passed___ Not Passed ____
Road Sign Test: Passed ___ Not Passed__
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