9.0 Communication and Courtesy.
The student utilizes critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to operate the vehicle and perform basic maneuvers in controlled risk, low risk, moderate risk, and complex risk environments including basic vehicle control, space management, selected sections of the rules of the road, lane changing, turnabouts and parking.
Techniques
The student is expected to:
9.1.1. use turn signal light on before turning right or left;
9.1.2. use lane change signal rather than turn signal appropriate for moving to another lateral position;
9.1.3. use headlights on at all times to increase visibility;
9.1.4. use horn to make others aware of your presence;
9.1.5. tap brake lights to warn rear traffic of a slowdown or stop in the traffic flow;
9.1.6. use vehicle speed and position could communicate the driver’s intention; and
9.1.7. use hand signals will be used to establish eye contact with other roadway users.
Timing.
The student is expected to:
9.2.1. put signal light on at least five seconds prior to moving since communication requires time to be sent, received and acted upon; and
9.2.2. communicate early so that your safe path of travel can best be controlled.
Commitment.
The student is expected to:
9.3.1. make sure your messages are acknowledged by others.
The student utilizes critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to operate the vehicle and perform basic maneuvers in controlled risk, low risk, moderate risk, and complex risk environments including basic vehicle control, space management, selected sections of the rules of the road, lane changing, turnabouts and parking.
Techniques
The student is expected to:
9.1.1. use turn signal light on before turning right or left;
9.1.2. use lane change signal rather than turn signal appropriate for moving to another lateral position;
9.1.3. use headlights on at all times to increase visibility;
9.1.4. use horn to make others aware of your presence;
9.1.5. tap brake lights to warn rear traffic of a slowdown or stop in the traffic flow;
9.1.6. use vehicle speed and position could communicate the driver’s intention; and
9.1.7. use hand signals will be used to establish eye contact with other roadway users.
Timing.
The student is expected to:
9.2.1. put signal light on at least five seconds prior to moving since communication requires time to be sent, received and acted upon; and
9.2.2. communicate early so that your safe path of travel can best be controlled.
Commitment.
The student is expected to:
9.3.1. make sure your messages are acknowledged by others.
