Course Map
1. Driving is Your Responsibility
1.1 Driver’s License: A Privilege |
1.2 Obeying the Laws |
1.3 Importance of Driver’s Education |
1.4 The New Cellular Phone Laws |
1.5 Smoke-Free Cars |
1.6 History of the Automobile |
1.7 Chapter 1 Test |
2.The Human Factors Affecting the Driver
2.1 The Eyes and Vision |
2.2 The Ears and Hearing |
2.3 Other Limiting Physical Conditions |
2.4 Essential Attitudes |
2.5 Undesirable Driving Behaviors |
2.6 Chapter 2 Test |
3.Natural Forces Affecting the Automobile
3.1 Gravity |
3.2 Inertia and Energy |
3.3 Momentum and Friction |
3.4 Centrifugal Force |
3.5 Chapter 3 Test |
4.Signs, Signals and Highway Markings
4.1 Traffic Signs: Shapes and Colors |
4.2 Traffic Control Signs |
4.3 Traffic Regulatory Signs |
4.4 Highway and Road Markings |
4.5 Curb Markings |
4.6 Chapter 4 Test |
5.The Vehicle Systems
5.1 Construction of the Automobile |
5.2 The Steering Wheel and Dashboard |
5.3 The Windshield and Mirrors |
5.4 Car Safety Equipment |
5.5 Vehicle Maintenance |
5.6 Owning and Operating Cost and Safety Measures |
5.7 Chapter 5 Test |
6.Rules of the Road and Safe Driving Practices
6.1 Defensive Driving |
6.2 Basic Speed Law |
6.3 Proper Lane Use |
6.4 Safe Driving Practices: Intersections |
6.5 Safe Driving Practices: Passing |
6.6 Backing Up, Parallel Parking, Three-Point Turn |
6.7 Chapter 6 Test |
7.Sharing the Road and Accident Prevention
7.1 Tips for Sharing the Road When Driving |
7.2 Causes of Accidents: Overview |
7.3 Factors that Cause Accidents |
7.4 Mechanical Failure: Causes and Prevention |
7.5 Roadway: Causes and Prevention |
7.6 Vehicle Safety Features Applications |
7.7 Chapter 7 Test |
8.Alcohol and Drugs and Driving
8.1 Alcohol as a Drug |
8.2 Alcohol and the Human Body |
8.3 Effects of Alcohol on the Body Organs |
8.4 Identifying Drunk Drivers |
8.5 Alternatives to Drinking and Driving |
8.6 Drugs |
8.7 DUI Laws |
8.8 Chapter 8 Test |
9.Licensing, Registrations and California Vehicle Codes
9.1 Licensing |
9.2 Registration |
9.3 California Vehicle Codes |
9.4 Chapter 9 Test |
10.Acquiring a California Driver’s License
10.1 Process in Obtaining a California Driver’s License |
10.2 California License Class |
10.3 Other Licensing Information |
10.4 California Identification Card |
10.5 Chapter 10 Test |
11.Final Test
11.1 Final Test |