12.0 Assessment of Driver Performance.
The student is assessed based on vehicle operation, understands vehicle braking systems and utilizes proper braking techniques in favorable and unfavorable vehicular, weather, and roadway conditions; understands vehicle performance and potential conflicts other motorized and non-motorized roadway users present and applies critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to respond appropriately.
The student enrolled in a certified driver education program will be able to successfully demonstrate the key core behavioral patterns while performing the following procedures.
Divide Focal and Mental Attention Between Intended Travel Path and Other Tasks.
The student is expected to:
12.1.1. move focal vision from travel path to another location and back to travel path;
12.1.2. move focal vision within ½ second time frames; and
12.1.3. share attention more than one time to allow brain to perceive information.
Precision Turns.
The student is expected to:
12.2.1. demonstrate and explain a proper side position;
12.2.2. demonstrate and explain the forward position;
12.2.3. search intersections left, front, and right to ascertain open zones/spaces; and
12.2.4. look into the turn before turning the steering wheel.
Approach to Intersections.
The student is expected to:
12.3.1. see and respond to open/closed zones;
12.3.2. check and respond to rear zone conditions;
12.3.3. establish and maintain proper lane usage and speed control;
12.3.4. search left, front, and right zones for LOS-POT changes, get open zones before entering; and
12.3.5. demonstrate and use staggered, legal, and safety stop when applicable.
Timing Arrival for Open Zone.
The student is expected to:
12.4.1. see condition of traffic light; adjust speed to arrive at a green light;
12.4.2. see closed front zone; adjust speed to reduce closure rate and to arrive in an open zone; and
12.4.3. adjust speed to have at least one open side zone.
Precision Lane Change.
The student is expected to:
12.5.1. evaluate zones and mirror blind spots;
12.5.2. move to LP2 (Lane Position 2, the left side of lane) for left lane change;
12.5.3. move to LP3 (right side of lane) for right lane change;
12.5.4. make final mirror blind spot check; 12.5.5. enter new lane in LP2 or LP3; and
12.5.6. decide on best lane position for conditions
Approach to Curves.
The student is expected to:
12.6.1. see curve in target area;
12.6.2. check all zones for options;
12.6.3. establish effective speed control;
12.6.4. left curve approach LP3 if right zone is open, apex LP1, exit LP1; and
12.6.5. right curve approach LP2 if left zone is open, apex LP3, exit LP1.
Passing/Being Passed.
The student is expected to:
12.7.1. identify tailgater problems for speed and lane position adjustments;
12.7.2. evaluate gain versus risk prior to attempting passing maneuver;
12.7.3. check all zones for LOS-POT conditions; and
12.7.4. control speed and lane position.
Getting On/Off Highways.
The student is expected to:
12.8.1. slowest speed on entrance ramp for maximum searching time and options;
12.8.2. evaluate gap to enter;
12.8.3. effective speed on acceleration lane; and
12.8.4. getting off: plan ahead, test brakes.
Backing Techniques.
The student is expected to:
12.9.1. effective searching prior to and while backing;
12.9.2. effective use of brake for speed control; and
12.9.3. effective steering technique.
Parking Techniques.
The student is expected to:
12.10.1. establish side position;
12.10.2. demonstrate proper forward position;
12.10.3. use minimum space to go forward;
12.10.4. evaluate alignment to space;
12.10.5. back to pivot point, turn wheel;
12.10.6. visually target center of vehicle or space to the rear; and
12.10.7. straighten tires, demonstrate rear limitation reference.
Turnaround Techniques.
The student is expected to:
12.11.1. establish side position;
12.11.2. demonstrate proper forward position;
12.11.3. use minimum space to go forward;
12.11.4. evaluate alignment to space;
12.11.5. back to pivot point, turn wheel;
12.11.6. visually target center of vehicle or space to the rear; and
12.11.7. straighten tires, demonstrate rear limitation reference.
The student is assessed based on vehicle operation, understands vehicle braking systems and utilizes proper braking techniques in favorable and unfavorable vehicular, weather, and roadway conditions; understands vehicle performance and potential conflicts other motorized and non-motorized roadway users present and applies critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to respond appropriately.
The student enrolled in a certified driver education program will be able to successfully demonstrate the key core behavioral patterns while performing the following procedures.
Divide Focal and Mental Attention Between Intended Travel Path and Other Tasks.
The student is expected to:
12.1.1. move focal vision from travel path to another location and back to travel path;
12.1.2. move focal vision within ½ second time frames; and
12.1.3. share attention more than one time to allow brain to perceive information.
Precision Turns.
The student is expected to:
12.2.1. demonstrate and explain a proper side position;
12.2.2. demonstrate and explain the forward position;
12.2.3. search intersections left, front, and right to ascertain open zones/spaces; and
12.2.4. look into the turn before turning the steering wheel.
Approach to Intersections.
The student is expected to:
12.3.1. see and respond to open/closed zones;
12.3.2. check and respond to rear zone conditions;
12.3.3. establish and maintain proper lane usage and speed control;
12.3.4. search left, front, and right zones for LOS-POT changes, get open zones before entering; and
12.3.5. demonstrate and use staggered, legal, and safety stop when applicable.
Timing Arrival for Open Zone.
The student is expected to:
12.4.1. see condition of traffic light; adjust speed to arrive at a green light;
12.4.2. see closed front zone; adjust speed to reduce closure rate and to arrive in an open zone; and
12.4.3. adjust speed to have at least one open side zone.
Precision Lane Change.
The student is expected to:
12.5.1. evaluate zones and mirror blind spots;
12.5.2. move to LP2 (Lane Position 2, the left side of lane) for left lane change;
12.5.3. move to LP3 (right side of lane) for right lane change;
12.5.4. make final mirror blind spot check; 12.5.5. enter new lane in LP2 or LP3; and
12.5.6. decide on best lane position for conditions
Approach to Curves.
The student is expected to:
12.6.1. see curve in target area;
12.6.2. check all zones for options;
12.6.3. establish effective speed control;
12.6.4. left curve approach LP3 if right zone is open, apex LP1, exit LP1; and
12.6.5. right curve approach LP2 if left zone is open, apex LP3, exit LP1.
Passing/Being Passed.
The student is expected to:
12.7.1. identify tailgater problems for speed and lane position adjustments;
12.7.2. evaluate gain versus risk prior to attempting passing maneuver;
12.7.3. check all zones for LOS-POT conditions; and
12.7.4. control speed and lane position.
Getting On/Off Highways.
The student is expected to:
12.8.1. slowest speed on entrance ramp for maximum searching time and options;
12.8.2. evaluate gap to enter;
12.8.3. effective speed on acceleration lane; and
12.8.4. getting off: plan ahead, test brakes.
Backing Techniques.
The student is expected to:
12.9.1. effective searching prior to and while backing;
12.9.2. effective use of brake for speed control; and
12.9.3. effective steering technique.
Parking Techniques.
The student is expected to:
12.10.1. establish side position;
12.10.2. demonstrate proper forward position;
12.10.3. use minimum space to go forward;
12.10.4. evaluate alignment to space;
12.10.5. back to pivot point, turn wheel;
12.10.6. visually target center of vehicle or space to the rear; and
12.10.7. straighten tires, demonstrate rear limitation reference.
Turnaround Techniques.
The student is expected to:
12.11.1. establish side position;
12.11.2. demonstrate proper forward position;
12.11.3. use minimum space to go forward;
12.11.4. evaluate alignment to space;
12.11.5. back to pivot point, turn wheel;
12.11.6. visually target center of vehicle or space to the rear; and
12.11.7. straighten tires, demonstrate rear limitation reference.
