Driver's Education

Driver Ed Calendar

Unit I

Chapter 2: Signs, Signals and Roadway markings
Chapter 3: Basic Car Control
Chapter 4: Managing Risk with the I.P.D.E Process

Unit II

Chapter 5: Natural Laws and Car Control
Chapter 6: Performing Basic Car Maneuvers
Chapter 7: Negotiating Intersections

Unit III

Chapter 8: Sharing the Roadway
Chapter 9: Driving in Urban Areas
Chapter 10: Driving in Rural Areas

Unit IV

Chapter 12: Driving in Adverse Conditions
Chapter 13: Handling Emergencies

Unit V

Chapter 14: Effects of Driver Condition
Chapter 15: Alcohol and Drugs

Unit VI

Chapter 11: Driving on Expressways
Chapter 18: Planning your travel

Unit VII

Chapter 16: Responsibility of Owning a Vehicle
Chapter 17: Maintaining Your Vehicle

FINAL EXAM DURING FINAL EXAM WEEK

Curriculum Guide

Here is a list of online materials that tie in with your Drive Right textbook. Use these pages for Self-Tests and to assess your knowledge of the chapters.

FINAL EXAM DURING FINALS WEEK

This course is based on an integrated curriculum of classroom theory and actual "behind-the-wheel" experience. We do NOT utilize simulators.

General Information:
All students must pass tests on rules of the road, signs, and vision before qualifying for instruction. Thirty hours of classroom instruction is a graduation requirement for all students.

Class Requirements:
Class participation is extremely important. All homework must be turned in on time, clearly written or printed. Grade reduction will occur for late work. All missed tests must be made up as soon as possible, or other arrangements must be made with your teacher.

Student’s Responsibility:
Each student is expected to bring their textbook, and a pen or pencil to class each and every day. Students are expected to behave as young adults and respect the rights and property of fellow classmates.

Attendance Note:
The school’s attendance policy will be followed. Grading The grading scale below will be used for tests and homework.

A = 93-100
B = 85-92
C = 78-84
D = 70-77
F = 69 and below

Students will receive points for attendance, class participation, and completion of homework and in-class assignments.

Attendance is a key part of the education experience, and a State of Illinois guideline for driver education. Therefore a student is not allowed to miss more than 7 class meetings during a semester. Upon their 8th absence (excused or un-excused) a student is dropped from the program with zero credit.

Behind The Wheel (BTW) Requirements
Students will be driving once every 4th school day (every other gold/blue day) for 17 weeks, during this time they are not allowed to miss any BTW time. If a student does miss a BTW they must see their instructor. State of Illinois guidelines indicate that a student must complete at least 6 hours of BTW with a school instructor, due to this guideline 3 absences, excused or unexcused would allow the student to complete their driving time. Upon their 4th absence the student is DROPPED from the BTW phase of driver education.

BTW grading scale
Points to be assigned range from 5(F) 10(A+)

5=50%=F
6=60%=D-
6.5=65%=D
6.8=68%=D+
7=70%=C-
7.5=75%=C
7.8=78%=C+
8=80%=B-
8.5=85%=B
8.8=88%=B+
9=90%=A-
9.5%=95=A
10=100=A+

Drive 1 = 1%
Drive 2 = 1%
Drive 3 = 1%
Drive 4 = 1%
Drive 5 = 2%
Drive 6 = 2%
Drive 7 = 2%
Drive 8 = 90% QUARTER GRADE = 100%
Drive 9 = 10%
Drive 10 = 10%
Drive 11 = 10%
Drive 12 = 10%
Drive 13 = 10%
Drive 14 = 10%
Drive 15 = 10%
Drive 16 = 30% QUARTER GRADE / FINAL GRADE = 100%

Licensing Procedure

Upon successful completion of the Driver Education program, both classroom and Behind The Wheel (BTW), students will receive a "Virtual Blue Slip" from the Illinois State Board of Education. To check the status of a "Virtual Blue Slip", please use the Driver's Education Course Completion Check on the Office of Secretary State's website. A student must wait to receive their "Virtual Blue Slip" before going to the Secretary of State's Driver Service Facility.

To obtain an Illinois Driver's License students will need to bring the following documents with them to the Secretary of State's Driver Service Facility:

Instruction Permit (both halves)
Letter Addressed to You at Your Home Address
Certified Birth Certificate (Hospital Copy Not Accepted)
Social Security Card
50-Hour Certification Sheet Signed By a Parent
Proof of Insurance (Insurance Card)
A vehicle that will pass an inspection

Students will be expected to take a driving test in a vehicle provided by you (if you have not received the CDTP certificate from your instructor). Even with the CDTP certificate you may still be subject to a spot check (Driving Test) by the Secretary of State. Be prepared to have your picture taken for your driver's license. You can take your test at a local Secretary of State Driver Service Facility by clicking here.

Find out more about Graduated Licensing clicking here.

Good Luck...and Safe Driving!

Study Guides

Driving Routes

Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Residential #1 - Video
Week 3; Residential #2 - Video
Week 4: Lane Changes - Video
Week 5: Maneuvers
Week 6: Parallel Parking
Week 7: Perpendicular Parking
Week 8: MID TERM DRIVE
Week 9: Urban Traffic
Week 10: Traffic Circle
Week 11: Palatine Road
Week 12: Tollway Drive
Week 13: Edens Expressway Drive
Week 14: Destination Drive
Week 15: FINAL EXAM DRIVE

Courses
Resources

Courses

Driver Education 161 (DEC16100S, DEC16200S)
Grade: 10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.25 GPA: All Subject
This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information regarding the rules of the road and safe operation of a vehicle. This course meets for a minimum of thirty clock hours during a semester. The classroom phase of driver education is required for graduation. A DLS year-long section will be available. Prerequisite: The student must be 15 1/2 years old to be eligible to take this course.

Driver Education 161 LA (DEC13100S, DEC13200S)
Grade: 10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.25 GPA: All Subject
This course is designed for students enrolled in the ELL program who have been identified as proficient. This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information concerning driver education, BTW, and the rules of the road. Enrollment is limited to those students enrolled in the ELL program with permission of the ELL Program Coordinator.
Prerequisite: The student must be 15 1/2 years old to be eligible to take this course.

Driver Education Behind the Wheel 161 (DEC12300S)
Grade: 10,11,12 Length: 0.5 Sem Credit: 0.25 GPA: All Subject
This course is offered as an elective. Older students are scheduled first in order of their birthdays. Students are scheduled for the behind-the-wheel instruction one day each week. Students receive a total of six clock hours of instruction in the car. (May be taken pass/fail). Prerequisite: The student taking behind-the-wheel instruction must be in the classroom during the time that he/she is taking this phase of the course, or he/she must have completed the classroom phase.

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