Course Outcomes:
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Acquire enough driving skills to operate safely on our public streets and highways
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Know and understand the traffic laws in the state of Colorado.
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Have an understanding of auto insurance and its application in relationship to the student's needs.
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Understand the relationship of alcohol and drugs upon the fatality rate on our highways.
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Develop a proper attitude necessary to operate under the stress and pressure, caused by over-crowded highways.
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Classroom:
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| Text: |
Drive Right published by Scott, Foreman and Co. The Colorado Drivers Manual is also used as a reference.
Powerpoint/curriculum from Drivers Edge USA. A great powerpoint that follows curriculum guidelines of The Drivers School Association of America. |
| Instruction: |
Small and large group work, lectures, videos, and guest speakers. Students will also receive instruction behind the wheel. This consists of 32 classroom hours, 6 hours on-the-street driving practice, and 6 in-car observation hours. |
| Scoring: |
This non-credit course will be scored using "pass-fail." The student's score will be based on in-class performance, including tests, quizzes and daily work. |
| Attendance: |
Attendance is mandatory for satisfactory completion. No food or drink is allowed in the classroom or in the cars. |
| Driving: |
Students must be dropped off and picked up at the school where the course was taught. Instructors will arrange driving times with students on an individual basis. We ask that students notify the instructor of cancellations of scheduled driving times at least 24 hours in advance. If the instructor is not notified within that time frame, an additional $25.00 will be charged. |
| Permits: |
Students must be 15 years to obtain a driver's permit. Permit tests are given the last day of the course session to those who are, or who will turn 15 years old within 30 days of when the test is given. |
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| Online: |
* Hi-Speed Internet Connection Required |
| Resources: |
Online lessons, references and media. |
| Scoring: |
The standard pass rate for the online course is 80%. |
| Driving: |
Online students must be dropped off and picked up at Greeley West High School. Instructors will arrange driving times with students on an individual basis. We ask that students notify the instructor of cancellations of scheduled driving times at least 24 hours in advance. If the instructor is not notified within that time frame, an additional $25.00 will be charged. |
| Permit: |
participants will receive an affidavit to take to DMV to complete their driver permit test. |
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| Licensing: |
Upon successful completion of the required course work and on-the-street driving, students may take the Colorado State driving exam with our driving instructors to complete their license requirements. |
