This document outlines the modules and topics covered in an in-car behind-the-wheel driver education course. Module 2 focuses on driver preparation and in-car instruction. It covers pre-drive tasks like checking vehicle systems, adjusting mirrors and seat positions. Students will practice vehicle control skills like accelerating, braking, steering and parking. They are evaluated on performing start up and shut down procedures correctly, checking blind spots, and executing maneuvers safely. Videos and questions are provided to supplement the in-car lessons.

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TOPICS BOOK/MEDIA PAGE VIDEOS AND HANDBOOK QUESTIONS
Module Two Driver Preparation Drivers Ed Guru http://youtu.be/TbMXyT6Zsxk
In-Car Behind-the-Wheel Pre Driving Checks
Instructional Phase
2.2.1 Pre-Drive Tasks
(A) The student is expected to
possess a valid Texas driver license
or instruction permit while driving
(B) Perform pre-drive tasking
including pre-start and pre-drive
maintenance procedures performed
prior to and after entering the vehicle
2.2.2 Occupant Protection
(A) The student is expected to adjust http://youtu.be/f478InegqRw
the position of the seat and steering Adjust Seat Position
wheel and position of the hands on
the steering wheel to compensate for http://youtu.be/UthhJLekANU
vehicle devices and occupant What Happens if you Don’t Wear Seatbelt
restraint systems technology utilizing
the vehicles owner’s manual as a
guide
(B) Utilize occupant protection and
restraint systems
(C) Require passengers to utilize
occupant protection and restraint
systems
2.2.3 Symbols and Devices
(A) Turn ignition to “on” position and
view vehicle systems
(B) Locate, identify and respond to
the vehicle symbols (alert and
warning)
(C) Locate and utilize the vehicle
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devices (control, information, safety,
communication, convenience and
comfort) before and during
performing vehicle operation and
control tasks
(D) Illustrate mirror setting options
and compensate for mirror blind
spots
2.2.4 Starting Tasks http://youtu.be/X1DUM1q73TM
(A) Perform starting tasks including Adjust the Mirrors
engine starting, engine operation,
and starting-maintenance procedures
(B) Perform engine operation and
maintenance procedures while
operating the vehicle
(C) Describe the vehicle operating
space to the front, rear, corners, and
sides of the vehicle that is both
visible and hidden
2.2.5 Vehicle Operation and http://youtu.be/c8SVaIR4sWA
Control Tasks Look Where you Want to Go
(A) Perform vehicle operation and
control tasks to accelerate, http://youtu.be/MGpA7veGcyQ
decelerate, steer (straight, right, and How to Pass a Driving Test
left), move forward, back, turn, (left
and right) http://youtu.be/dJ-loe3xXLg
(B) Perform lateral and turnabout Parallel Parking
maneuvers, stop, and park at various
speeds
(C) Utilize multi-task performances
while performing vehicle operation
and control tasks at various speeds
(D) Visualize operating space and
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check blindspots and mirrors while how to change lanes
performing vehicle operation and Changing Lanes, Passing, 2-point, 3-point and U-Turns
control tasks
(E) Perform a U-turn turnabout
maneuver to pull to and from a
perpendicular line or curb
(F) Perform a lateral maneuver to pull
to and from a perpendicular line or
curb
2.2.6 Post-Drive Tasks
(A) The student is expected to
perform post-drive tasks including
stopping, engine shut-down, post-
drive maintenance, exiting the vehicle
including a visual check to ensure
that all passengers especially
children and animals are out of the
vehicle, and securing vehicle
procedures
2.2.7 In-Car Progress Assessment Drivers Ed Guru just for parents
(A) Perform pre-drive tasks including Parent Responsibilities and Strategies
pre-start and pre-drive maintenance
procedures performed prior to and
after entering the vehicle
(B) Utilize occupant protection and
correct posture, seating, steering http://youtu.be/-MT5N9GLkys
wheel, and hand positions Skid Recovery
(C) Locate, identify, and respond
appropriately to vehicle symbols
(alert and warning)
(D) Utilize vehicle devices (control,
information, safety, communication,
convenience, and comfort)
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(E) Perform starting tasks including
engine starting, engine operation,
and starting-maintenance procedures
(F) Describe vehicle operating space
(G) Perform vehicle operation and
control tasks to accelerate,
decelerate, steer (straight, right, and
left) move forward, back, turn (left
and right), perform lateral and
turnabout maneuvers, stop, and park
at various speeds
(H) Perform blindspot and mirror
checks
(I) Perform multi-task performances
utilizing countermeasure to
compensate for divided attention
(J) Sustain visual attention and
communicate while executing vehicle
maneuvers
(K) Utilize a space management
system
(L) perform post-drive tasks including
stopping, engine shut-down, post-
drive maintenance, exiting including
visual check to ensure that all
passengers especially children and
animals are out of the vehicle,
securing procedures
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