Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

Table of ContentsExercise 7 – Driving in Moderateto Heavy TrafficTraffic control signs and signals.............. 58Driver’s Progress Report......................... 63Exercise 8 – Highway DrivingEntering a highway................................ 66Exiting a highway.................................. 67Highway driving safety........................... 70Exercise 11 – Handling CommonEmergency SituationsBrake failure........................................... 86Tire failure.............................................. 87Recovering if thevehicle goes off the road........................ 87Skids...................................................... 88Power skids............................................ 89Skids while turning corners.................... 90Driver’s Progress Report......................... 91School bus safety................................... 70Driver’s Progress Report......................... 71Exercise 9 – Driving After DarkDangers of driving after dark.................. 74Driving after dark in urban areas............ 74Driving after dark in rural areas.............. 75Driving after dark on highways.............. 75Driver’s Progress Report......................... 77Exercise 10 – Driving in Poor ConditionsDriving in rain........................................ 80Driving on snow or ice........................... 81Exercise 12 – Standard TransmissionVehiclesStarting the vehicle................................ 94Driver’s Progress Report......................... 98OverviewDriver’s Practice Log............................... 100Complete Progress Assessment.............. 104Complete ProgressAssessment – Sample............................. 111Notes..................................................... 113Diagrams and Drawings......................... 115Feedback and Comments....................... 117Driving in fog or smoke......................... 82Driver’s Progress Report......................... 83