BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION Slide Intro.1 .
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Expectations
What you can expect from me What I can expect from you What we can expect from each other
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The course
The syllabus (what you will learn) The elements of the course (how you will
learn) Materials (what you will need)
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
A license is a privilege! Ontario has the best road safety record in
North America. This course will help you be a part of maintaining that distinction!
Most collisions are caused by driver error or irresponsible behaviour.
Statistics show that new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions.
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Getting your license Why do you want to drive? Why do we have driver licensing?
Testing and licensing Written tests Road tests
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Different licences and the limits of yours
The graduated licensing process Getting your level 1 licence Progressing to level 2 Getting your full licence!
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Owning a vehicle
It is your responsibility to make sure your vehicle is:
Registered Insured Maintained
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Seatbelts All vehicles must be fitted with seatbelts for
drivers and passengers Seatbelts must be properly fitted to work The driver is responsible; make sure your
passengers use their seatbelts
Seatbelts save lives!
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Safe DrivingSafe driving is a combination of: Knowledge -
Know the rules of the road Skill –
Learn from your experience Attitude –
Drive defensively and with respect
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Driving ImpairmentsAn impairment is anything that inhibits your ability to drive safely
You can be impaired byFatigue, alcohol, medication, even your mood
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Other road users As a driver you share the road with many
other users Be aware of how different road users might
behave Understand how other road users see you
You are responsible for your own safety!
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Rules of the Road: laws and regulations
Responsible drivingAll vehicles have an effect on the environment.
You can make choices to protect the environment.
When you drive Where you drive How you drive
and IF you drive!
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