This document outlines topics and materials for an in-car observation phase of a driver's education course. It includes instructions for students to observe other drivers and vulnerable road users, identify behaviors related to readiness, fatigue, and aggressive driving, and discuss their observations with the instructor. Specific behaviors for students to observe include lane placement, signaling, speed, and signs of fatigue or impaired and aggressive driving. Students are expected to relate what they observe to help develop their skills at identifying risks and legal/responsible driving practices.

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Module Four Driver Readiness Drivers Ed Guru Driving in Hazardous Conditions
In-Car-Observation Instructional
Phase
4.3.1 Driving Practices How to Avoid Being Hit by a Drunk Driver
(A) The student is expected to
identify other roadway users
including vulnerable roadway users
utilizing legal and responsible
reduced-risk driving practices in the
HTS implementing the knowledge,
understanding, skills, and
experiences of the Driver Education
and Traffic Safety Program launched
by Traffic Laws, Driver Preparation,
Vehicle Movements Driver Readiness
and Risk Reduction
(B) Identify other roadway users
including vulnerable roadway users
managing vehicle operating space,
line of sight, path of travel, lane
placement, right-of-way, following
interval, vehicle speed, and
communication on roadways and at
all intersections with various traffic
flow and traffic volume levels and
relate observations to instructor
(C) Observe other roadway users
including vulnerable roadway users
perform lateral vehicle maneuver
procedures to change lanes and
relate observations to the instructor
(D) Identify drivers and other
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roadway users including vulnerable
roadway users who may or may not
be mentally, emotionally, and
physically prepared and relate
observations to the instructor
4.3.2 Fatigue Driver’s Ed Guru Night Driving
(A) The student is expected to
identify possible fatigued roadway
users including vulnerable roadway
users and relate observations to the
instructor
(B) Observe other roadway users
including vulnerable roadway users
execute multi-task performances and
relate observations to the instructor
4.3.3 Aggressive Driving Driver’s Ed Guru It’s Never OK to Speed
(A) Identify aggressive driving events
and relate observations to the
instructor
(B) Observe other roadway users
including vulnerable roadway users
execute multi-task performances and
relate observations to the instructor
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