Goals
Behind The Wheel Performances
A novice driver is a person who is able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures of operating an automobile;
  
• Use visual search skills to obtain correct information and make managed-risk decisions for effective speed and
  position adjustments;
  
• Interact with other users within the Highway Transportation System by adjusting speed, space, and communications to
  avoid conflicts and reduce risk;
  
• Demonstrate balanced vehicle movement through steering, braking, and accelerating in a precise and timely manner
  throughout a variety of adverse conditions;
  
• Recognize automated vehicle safety technology systems and explain the benefits of vehicle warning and assistance
  systems.
  
• Confirm the need to protect oneself and others through using active and passive vehicle occupant protection systems;
  
• Display knowledge of responsible actions in regard to physical and psychological conditions affecting driver
  performance; and
  
• Extend supervised practice with licensed parent or guardian to develop precision in the use of skills, processes, habits
  and responsibilities.
  Skill evaluation for each driver will indicate progression for:
  

• Positioning a vehicle:
   Based on visual referencing skills, dividing attention, space management,
  
• Procedures and sequencing for vehicle operational skill:
   Based on pre-drive checks, driver readiness procedures, vehicle control skills, vehicle maneuvering, vehicle position and/or speed selection, and vehicle balance.
  
• Processing traffic and vehicle information into appropriate speed and position selection:
   Based on visual search skills, dividing attention, and space management as measured by vehicle speed, roadway
  position, driver commentary, and appropriate communication.
  
• Precision movements for maintaining vehicle control and balance in expected and unexpected situations:
   Based on vehicle speed control, dividing attention, vehicle balance, collision avoidance, response to mechanical failures, and traction loss prevention, detection, and control.
  
• Extend supervised practice with licensed parent or guardian:
   Based on delivery of parent guide and completion of Program Skills Log.