Behind-the-Wheel Driver’s Training This hands-on behind-the-wheel driver’s training course provides realistic, instructor-led driving experience designed to build safe, confident, and responsible drivers. Through progressive on-road practice in dual-control vehicles, students learn core vehicle handling, traffic interaction, defensive driving strategies, and trip planning under varied road and weather conditions. The program emphasizes real-world decision-making, risk awareness, and readiness for licensing exams. What students will gain: Mastery of basic vehicle control: steering, braking, accelerating, parking, and smooth lane changes Proficiency with traffic maneuvers: intersections, turning, merging, highway driving, and roundabouts Defensive driving techniques: hazard recognition, space management, speed selection, and collision avoidance Night, freeway, and adverse-weather driving exposure (where applicable) Confidence in road test procedures and requirements, including pre-test vehicle checks Strong understanding of traffic laws, signage, right-of-way, and safe passenger conduct

This classroom-based driver’s education course provides the foundation of safe, lawful, and responsible driving. Through interactive lessons, real-world scenarios, and evidence-based instruction, students learn traffic laws, hazard recognition, risk management, and decision-making skills essential for novice drivers. The course emphasizes defensive driving, distraction and impairment prevention, and the attitudes and behaviors that reduce crash risk. Learning objectives: Explain key state and federal traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way rules Identify common driving hazards and apply strategies for hazard detection and avoidance Demonstrate safe decision-making in complex traffic situations using risk-management frameworks Explain the effects of impairment (alcohol, drugs, fatigue, medications) and distraction on driving performance Describe basic vehicle systems and routine maintenance that affect safety Apply strategies for sharing the road with vulnerable users (pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists) Prepare for the written permit/license exam and for responsible behind-the-wheel practice