The document outlines the topics and materials covered in Module Two of a parent-taught driver education course. Module Two focuses on driver preparation, including pre-drive tasks like vehicle inspections, occupant protection like seatbelt usage, vehicle symbols and controls, starting and operating the vehicle, multi-tasking abilities, and post-drive tasks. Students will be assessed on their in-car skills and are expected to create a driving plan incorporating the module's lessons to develop safe driving practices.

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TOPICS BOOK/MEDIA PAGE VIDEOS AND HANDBOOK QUESTIONS
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Classroom Instructional Phase Pre Drive Tasks
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(A) List and demonstrate pre-drive Pre Drive Tasks
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Pre Drive Tasks
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performed prior to and after entering
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(A) List the special characteristics of Occupant Protection
active and passive occupant Texas Drivers 1. Describe the equipment required on passenger cars by state law.
Handbook Equipment inspected annually
protection and restraint systems p 2-2
(B) Explain the proper use, operation,
and crash survival protection features
of each active and passive adult,
youth, child and infant occupant
protection and restraint systems
(C) Explain the benefits for the driver
and passengers of the vehicle to
utilize occupant protection and
restraint systems
(D) Examine the occupant protection
usage rates among the novice drivers
15-17 as compared to drivers in other
age groups
(E) Relate how advances in 2. What is the purpose of an exhaust emission system?
technology require altered techniques p 2-3 MUFFLER—a muffler and exhaust system—all 1968 or later models
must be equipped with an exhaust emission system to help reduce air pollution.
for utilizing the vehicle devices and
occupant restraint systems
(F) Summarize how occupant
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protection and restraint systems vary Texas Drivers 3. Describe the types of equipment which Texas state law specifically
Handbook forbids on passenger cars driven within the state.
from vehicle to vehicle and formulate EQUIPMENT WHICH YOU MUST NOT HAVE
plans to compensate for variances p 2-4 Certain equipment is considered unsafe and therefore not allowed:
including utilizing the vehicle owner’s 1. A red light showing from the front—except on an emergency vehicle.
manual as a resource 2. A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle—except on an emergency vehicle.
3. A muffler cutout.
(G) Formulate countermeasures to 4. Anything that extends more than three inches beyond the left side or six
compensate for limitations of active inches beyond the right side of the body, running board, or fenders of your
and passive occupant protection and car.
5. Flashing red lights on the front—except on emergency vehicles, school
restraint systems buses, and church buses.
(See “Flashing Lights” under “Optional Equipment.”)
Minimum road clearance—a vehicle must not be modified or weighted in
such a manner that the body is below the lowest part of the rims of the
wheels.
2.1.3 Symbols and Devices 4. What is the maximum number of inches that you may lawfully allow an
object to extend beyond the left fender of your car?
(A) Locate and explain the purpose of p 2-4 Three inches beyond the left side or six inches beyond the right side of the
the vehicle symbols (alert and body, running board, or fenders of your car.
warning) and vehicle devices
(control, information, safety, 5. In addition to mufflers, what new equipment is required on all cars
manufactured in 1968 and after?
communication, convenience, and catalytic converter - part of a vehicle's emission system that converts harmful
comfort systems) gases into less harmful gases and water.
(B) Describe the appropriate
response to the information provided
by the vehicle symbols
(C) Summarize how to operate each
vehicle device including turning the
ignition to the “on” position to view
vehicle symbols
(D) Describe the relationship and
value of vehicle symbols and devices
to vehicle maintenance
(E) Illustrate mirror setting options
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and describe how appropriate daytime TV show http://ed.ted.com/on/Uh5pOlRq
settings reduce glare and mirror blind Mirror Adjustment
spots
(F) Explain how the locations and
types of vehicle symbols and devices
vary from vehicle to vehicle and
formulate plans to compensate for
variances including utilizing the
vehicle owner’s manual as a
resource
2.1.4 Starting Tasks Drive Right http://ed.ted.com/on/8EvWRM9D
(A) List and demonstrate starting Starting Tasks
tasks including engine starting,
engine operation, and starting-
maintenance procedures
(B) Define and illustrate vehicle
operating space and to the front,
rear, corners, and sides of the vehicle
that are both visible and hidden
2.1.5 Vehicle Operation and Expert Village http://ed.ted.com/on/ba1G70fp
Control Tasks Vehicle Operation and Control Tasks
(A) List the vehicle operation and
tasks utilized to accelerate,
decelerate, steer (straight, right, and
left), move forward, back, turn (left
and right), perform lateral and
turnabout maneuvers, stop and park
(B) Define multi-task performances
(C) Relate the necessity to utilize
multi-task performances to perform
vehicle operation and control task
(D) Formulate countermeasures to hamidejaz http://ed.ted.com/on/YiS1QfIZ
Pay Attention
compensate for multi-task
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performances limitation including
divided attention
(E) Summarize the importance of
countermeasures for multi-task
performances limitation including
divided attention has on interaction
with vulnerable roadway users
2.1.6 Post-Drive Tasks Dalton Police http://ed.ted.com/on/fZyPPmVc
(A) List and demonstrate the post- Dept. Pre Drive Tests
drive tasks including stopping, engine
shut-down, post-drive maintenance,
exiting the vehicle including a vehicle
check to ensure that all passengers
especially children and animals are
out of the vehicle, and securing the
vehicle procedures
(B) Summarize how pre-drive tasks
including the pre-start and pre-drive
maintenance procedures performed
prior to and after entering the vehicle
and post-drive tasks vary from
vehicle to vehicle and formulate plans
to compensate for variances
including utilizing the vehicle owner’s
manual as a resource
2.1.7 In-Car Progress Assessment Expert Village http://ed.ted.com/on/kP7EnTDI
(A) The student is expected to utilize In Car Progress Assessment
baseline and progress assessment
tools to evaluate and improve behind-
the-wheel skill level
2.1.8 Driving Plan
(A) The student is expected to
incorporate the Knowledge and Skills
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of Module Two, Driver Preparation, Texas Drivers Do Don't
Handbook Wear your seat belt Drive under the influence
into a Driving Plan and to utilize the Pay attention Drive above the speed limit
Driving Plan to develop and sustain Obey traffic laws Pass a stopped school bus
legal and responsible reduced-risk Drive at the speed limit Drive through a stop sign/light
driving practices Signal before turning or changing lanes Pass a car without room
Slow down at night, wet weather, in traffic Drive if you are sleepy
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