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Virginia
Driving School Programs |
Behind-The-Wheel Program
Course consists of
minimum of 14 periods Behind-
The-Wheel
instructions for under 19 years of age.
(7 hours
of observance and 7 hours of actual driving).
Upon successful completion of in car
instructions, student will be issued a
six-month temporary driver's license. This
document, accompanied by a valid learner's
permit, allows the student to operate a motor
vehicle with no adult supervision.
Our B-T-W Program
includes:
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Defensive Driving Techniques
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Demonstrating a working knowledge of
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rules of operating an automobile
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procedures of operating an automobile
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Using visual search skills to
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obtain correct information about driving maneuvers
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make reduced-risk decisions about driving
maneuvers
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Demonstrating abilities to manage space by
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adjusting position and/or
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speed to avoid conflicts and reduce risk
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Interacting with other roadway users in a
positive manner
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Demonstrating balanced vehicle movement
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through steering in a precise and timely
manner
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braking in a precise and timely manner
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accelerating in a precise and timely
manner
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Protecting oneself and others by using
occupant protection systems
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Displaying knowledge of responsible
actions In regard to
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physical conditions affecting driver
performance
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psychological conditions affecting driver
performance
Driver's Ed Program
includes:
Curriculum Scope and Sequence Modules for
Driver Education
Virginia Driver Responsibilities:
Licensing Responsibilities
Driver Responsibilities: Preparing
to Operate a Vehicle
Basic Maneuvering Tasks: Low Risk
Environment
Basic Maneuvering Tasks: Moderate
Risk Environment
Information Processing: Moderate
Risk Environment
Information Processing: Complex
Risk Environment
Driver Performance: Personal
Factors
Driver Responsibilities: Adverse Conditions
Driver Responsibilities: Vehicle
Functions
Driver Responsibilities: Making
Informed Choices
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:01:05 AM
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Announcements |
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We serve Prince
William, Stafford, Fauquier, Culpeper,
Fairfax and Warrenton counties.
Free
Pick-Up for B-T-W!
Virginia Driving
School provides free pick-up from home or
school in Prince William county, Warrenton,
Culpeper,
Stafford, Front Royal & Centerville area.
Online
Driver Improvement Clinic
Click here
You
must be over 20 to take online course.
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Factors Leading to Aggressive
Driving / Road Rage
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Did You
Know ?
In the past 30
years in
the US:
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population has
increased 30 %
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number of licensed vehicles
has increased 87 %
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vehicle miles traveled
increased 130 %
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highway capacity has only
increased 5 %
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Remember you
can not
control traffic,
only your reaction to it ! |
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Australia |
The names of the
drivers are sent to the local newspapers, and
printed under the heading " He's Drunk and in Jail". |
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Malaysia |
The driver is jailed
and if married, his
wife is jailed too. |
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Turkey |
Drunk drivers are
taken 20 miles outside of town by police, and are
forced to walk back under escort. |
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Russia |
License revoked for
life. |
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S. Africa |
A 10 year prison
sentence and $10,000 fine. |
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England |
One year suspension
and a $ 250 fine and jail for one year. |
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France |
Three year loss of
license, one year in
jail and a $1000 fine. |
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Bulgaria |
Second conviction
results in execution. |
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Some
cars are equipped with overdrive, shown by D on
the shift indicator. At speeds of 40-45 mph, the
car will auto-
matically shift into overdrive. Driving in this
gear saves
fuel and can be used for all normal forward
driving.
Approximately 18,000 people
die each year in drinking-
related collisions. If you drink
just a couple of drinks, your
chances of a crash are seven
times greater than if you are
completely sober.
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FRIENDS
DON'T LET
FRIENDS
DRIVE DRUNK |
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