NOTES FROM COACH HAWKINS:
Contact Coach Wade Hawkins: Ms. Aimee Brown
Summer School Principal
Office Phone: 601-898-5023 ext.410 Madison Career and Tech
Cell Phone: 662-836-7545 601-859-0368
email: whawkins@madison-schools.com
Registration for Madison County Summer School: May 28-29 at Career and
Tech School
Class Fee this summer is $154 per student.
Class Schedule:
June 9-12 , 8 am - 10 am @ Ridgeland HS gymnasium
June 15-19 , 8 am - 10 am @ Ridgeland HS gymnasium
June 22-26 , 8 am - 10 am @ Ridgeland HS gymnasium
June 29 , 8 am - 10 am @ Ridgeland HS gymnasium
June 30 , 8 am - 12 noon, In car driving
July 1,2, 8 am - 12 noon, In car driving
July 6-10 , 8 am - 12 noon, In car driving
July 13-17 , 8 am - 12 noon, In car driving
July 20-23 , 8 am - 12 noon, In car driving
** Each student will schedule individual driving times with Coach Hawkins.
6 dates for 1 hour per date.
Driving Times: Each student will drive 6 hours in the car. The instructor
will have a detailed checklist that the driver will master
in order to complete the class. (a great benefit to student
drivers)
Class Requirements: 30 hours in classroom, 6 hours behind wheel instruction.
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LESSON PLANS:
6/9/09 -- Chapter 1: You Are The Driver p.4-14
Objectives:
1. Describe the three parts of the highway transportation system (HTS).
2. Tell how the HTS is regulated.
3. Explain how social, physical, and mental skills work together in your
driving task.
4. Name the 4 steps in the IDPE process.
5. Explain how attitude will affect your driving.
6. List some breakdowns of the HTS.
7. Describe several major causes of collisions.
8. List some of the main concepts stressed in a quality driver education
program.
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6/10/09 -- Chapter 2: Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings p.20-34
Objectives:
1. State the meaning of the eight shapes and eight colors used for traffic
signs.
2. Describe the actions to take at Stop, Yield, and speed limit signs.
3. List 5 situations where warning signs might be used.
4. Explain how guide signs help you when driving.
5. Explain what to do at a yellow, green, and red light.
6. Describe the action to take when approaching a flashing red signal or a
flashing yellow signal.
7. Describe the actions to take with pedestrian signals and traffic control
officers' signals.
8. Describe the difference between broken yellow lines and broken white lines.
9. Explain the difference between a shared left-turn lane and a left-turn lane
10.List six types of special roadway markings.
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6/11/09 -- Chapter 3: Basic Vehicle Control p. 40-56.
Objectives:
1. Identify each gauge and warning light on an instrument panel and explain
its function.
2. Explain the purpose of each control used to operate a vehicle.
3. Describe the use of the safety, communication, and comfort devices.
4. List in order the checks you make when preparing to drive.
5. Describe how to enter a vehicle from the street side.
6. Describe the correct positioning of the seat and outside rearview mirrors.
7. Explain the use of each gear.
8. Describe the procedure for starting an automatic transmission vehicle.
9. List the steps for putting and automatic transmission vehicle in motion.
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6/12/09 -- Chapter 4: Managing Risk with the IPDE Process p. 62-84
Objectives:
1. Name three major factors that can contribute to the degree of risk you can
encounter while driving.
2. Name the 4 steps of the IPDE Process.
3. List the 5 rules of the Smith System.
4. Explain the structure of the Zone Control System.
5. Describe the location of each of the 6 zones of the Zone Control System.
6. Explain what is meant by open and closed zones.
7. Describe an orderly visual search pattern.
8. Explain how knowledge and experience help you make accurate predictions.
9. Name the 3 decisions you must make when applying the IPDE process.
10.Describe an orderly visual search pattern.
11.Explain what is meant when you minimize or separate a hazard.
12.List the 3 most important actions you can take to avoid conflict.
13.Explain what is meant by commentary driving.
14.Describe what is meant by selective use of the IPDE Process.
15.Explain why the IPDE Process takes time.
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6/15/09 -- Chapter 5: Natural Laws and Car Control p.92-104
Objectives:
1. Explain how gravity affects your car.
2. Describe the factors that affect energy of motion.
3. Explain how traction controls your car.
4. List 3 things that can reduce traction.
5. Describe how you can check traction while driving.
6. List factors that affect the car in a curve.
7. Define total stopping distance.
8. Explain how to use the 4 second rule.
9. Name 4 factors that affect braking distance.
10.List 3 factors that will change vehicle's force of impact in a collision.
11.Explain the correct way to adjust safety belts.
12.Describe how to position yourself to benefit from air bags.
13.Explain how best to position and use child safety seats.
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6/16/09 -- Chapter 6: Performing Basic Vehicle Maneuvers p. 110-124
Objectives:
1. Explain steering forward and backward.
2. Describe the correct use of hand signals and explain when they might be
used.
3. List the proper steps for changing lanes.
4. Describe hand-over-hand steering.
5. List the steps for making right and left turns.
6. Describe how to back right and left.
7. Describe 5 turnabouts and tell which is the safest to use.
8. Discuss reference points and how to use them as guides when parking.
9. Describe procedures for angle, perpendicular, and parallel parking.
10.Describe how to park uphill and downhill with and w/out a curb.
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6/17/09 -- Chapter 7: Negotiating Intersections p.130-144
Objectives:
1. Explain how to search an intersection after it has been identified.
2. Tell when you are at the point of no return.
3. Describe what you should do when you have a closed front zone at an
intersection.
4. Explain how to approach a controlled intersection.
5. Tell how to move from a stop sign when your view is blocked.
6. Describe how to make right turns at controlled intersections.
7. Tell how to identify an uncontrolled intersection.
8. Describe the proper procedures for crossing uncontrolled railroad tracks.
9. Define the right of way.
10.Describe situations in which you, the driver, must yield the right of way.
11.Identify how long it takes to cross and join traffic.
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6/18/09 -- Chapter 8: Sharing the Roadway p. 150-168
Objectives:
1. Tell why you have the responsiblity for protecting motorcyclists.
2. Explain how to use the IPDE Process to protect motorcyclists.
3. Describe situations where you should look for motorcycles.
4. Explain the difference in acceleration and braking abilities.
5. Describe the protective equipment motorcyclists should wear.
6. Tell how you can help protect bicyclists from conflict.
7. List the guidelines that moped and motor scooter drivers should follow
when riding.
8. Explain why you should use extra caution and care to protect pedestrians.
9. List areas where you can expect to see pedestrians.
10.Explain procedures to follow to clear the way for emergency vehicles.
11.Define no-sones around large trucks.
12.Explain precautions to take when following large trucks.
13.List guidelines to follow when passing larger trucks.
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6/19/09 -- Chapter 9: Driving in Urban Traffic p.176-190
Objectives:
1. Name 2 factors that can make driving difficult in city traffic.
2. Describe how to use the IPDE Process for city driving.
3. Describe how to use the 3-second following distance rule.
4. Describe how you can safely manage a tailgater.
5. List the steps to take to avoid conflict with oncoming traffic.
6. Describe how far ahead you should look in city traffic.
7. Tell how to cover the brake.
8. Explain how to select the proper lane for driving.
9. Describe the procedure for turning left or right from a one-way street.
10.Explain how to warn a driver who is driving the wrong way on a one-way
street.
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6/22/09 -- Chapter 10: Driving in Rural Areas p.196-216
Objectives:
1. Describe rural roadways.
2. Describe factors to consider when selecting a safe speed.
3. Identify traffic controls and how they help inform, warn, and regulate
drivers on rural roads.
4. Explain how the IPDE Process should be used in rural driving.
5. Know the steps for passing on a two-lane rurla road.
6. List rural situations that require increased following distance.
7. Explain how to enter a multiple rural highway.
8. List the checks to make before passing another vehicle.
9. List the steps for passing on a two lane rural road.
10.List situations where passing should never be attempted.
11.Explain how to pass a slow-moving vehicle.
12.Explain how you can allow hazards to separate when meeting traffic.
13.Describe special safety precautions for mountain driving.
14.Describe special safety precautions for desert driving.
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6/23/09 -- Chapter 11: Driving in Rural Areas (Expressways / Interstate)
p.222-240
Objectives:
1. List 5 reasons why expressways have lower collision rates than other roads.
2. Describe 4 different types of expressway interchanges.
3. List strategies for low-risk driving on expressways.
4. Explain how to enter an expressway properly.
5. Describe 4 possible entrance problems.
6. Explain why entering an expressway from the left is more hazardous than
entering from the right.
7. Explain how to use the IPDE Process to achieve a safe path of travel.
8. Describe when following distances should be increased for expressways.
9. Tell what actions to take when you are being tailgated.
10.Describe 3 actions that should be automatic when you are changing lanes on
an expressway.
11.Explain how to apply the IPDE Process to exit and expressway.
12.List the steps for exiting and expressway.
13.Describe 3 possible existing problems.
14.Describe the cause of highway hypnosis and tell what actions to take to
stay alert.
15.Explain what to do if your vehicle becomes disabled.
16.List 3 key factors that contribute to safe driving on expressways.
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6/24/09 -- Chapter 12: Driving in Adverse Conditions p. 246-251
Objectives:
1. Tell how to use the IPDE Process to manage risk in bad weather.
2. Explain what you can do to help others see you at dawn and dusk.
3. Describe the special techniques you can use for night driving.
4. Explain the procedure to use at night when an oncoming driver fails to use
low-beam headlights.
5. Describe what happens to traction during rain and snow.
6. List the steps you can take to avoid hydroplaning.
7. Describe how to correct a rear-wheel skid.
8. Tell how to use the controlled-braking technique.
9. Explain how to control your vehicle in windy conditions.
10.List precautions for driving in extremely hot or cold weather.
11.Describe what to do to maintain vehicle control during winter driving.
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