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Teen Textbook

01. Your License to Drive

Module 1 Session 1

  1. Understanding the HTS

  2. Texas Licensing Regulations

  3. Vehicle Inspection & Registration

  4. The Safety Responsibility Act

02. Right-of-Way-Concepts

Chapter 2

Right of Way

Intersections

Merge Situations

Special Situations

Railroad Crossings

03. Traffic Devices

Module 1 Session 2

Traffic Signs

International Signs

Pavement Markings

Traffic Signals

Traffic Control Persons

Hand Signals

04. Controlling Traffic Flow

Chapter 4

Passing and Being Passed

Turns

Stopping, Standing and Parking

Speed and Speed Limits

Special Situations

Winter Driving Concerns

05. Alcohol and Texas Laws

Module 1 Session 3

Alcohol and the Driving Task

Alcohol and Minors

Zero Tolerance

Alcohol and the Law

Implied Consent and ALR's

06. Sharing the Roadway

Chapter 6

Cyclist/Motorcyclist

Animals

Sport Utility Vehicles

Other Road Users

Involved in a Crash

Special Concerns

MODULE 1 REVIEW

07. Pre and Post Drive Procedures

Module 2 Session 4

Pre-Drive Tasks

Under the Hood and Maintenance Checks

Driver Readiness Tasks

Starting Tasks

Post-Drive Tasks

Space Areas

08. Occupant Protection

Chapter 8

Safety Belts

Air Bags

Child Safety Restraints

Head Restraints

Safety Technology

09. Symbols and Devices

Chapter 9

The Driver's Compartment Drill

The Instrument Panel

The Vehicle Controls

Communication

Comfort and Convenience Devices

10. Vehicle Operation and Control

Chapter 10

Steering and Visual Tracking

Braking and Acceleration Techniques

(MODULE 2 REVIEW)

11. Visual Attention

Module 3 Session 5

Visual Functions

Space Management

Intersections

Following Intervals

Standard Vehicle Reference Points

12. Vehicle Maneuvers

Chapter 12

Entering Traffic

Driving in Traffic

Exiting Traffic

Backing

Changing Lanes

Turnabouts

Parking Maneuvers

MODULE 3 REVIEW

13.  Driver Readiness

Module 4 Session 6

Physical Health

Fatigue / Staying Alert

Emotions

Vision

Other Senses

14.  Road Rage

Chapter 14

A Major Concern

Types of Aggressive Drivers

Driving Errors

Anger Management

What To Do When Confronted

(MODULE 4 REVIEW)

15.  Risk Reduction

Module 5 Session 7

Processing Information

Space Area Management

Risk Assessment

Risk Reduction

(Module 5 Review)

16. Risk Environments

Module 6 Session 8

Characteristics

Intersections

Special Situations

Maneuvers

Passing

17. Complex Risk Environment

Module 7 Session 9

Characteristics

Entering an Expressway

Expressway Driving

Exiting the Expressway

Special Expressway Situations

High Speed Considerations

MODULE SIX REVIEW

18. Distractions

Module 7 Session 9

Being Aware

Distractions

MODULE 7 REVIEW

19. Alcohol & Other Drugs

Module 8 Session 11 & 12

19- A lntroduction to Alcohol . 19.1
19- B Alcohol-related Crashes .19.4
19- C Physiological Factors ............. ......... 19.5
19- D Psychological Factors ............. ........ 19.8
19- E Other Drugs .... 19.9
19- F lntervention Strategies .......... ........ 19.12
Module Eight Review ..19.14

20. Adverse Conditions

Module 9 Session 13

VisibiIity in Adverse Conditions .............. ....... 20.2
Extreme Weather Conditions ............. ........... 20.7
Winter Conditions ............. 20.12

21. Traction Loss Concerns

Chapter 21

21- A Road Conditions ............. ................21.'l
21- B Vehicle Factors ...............21.7
21- C Driver Error .....21.8
21- D Skid Control .......... ..........21.9
21- E Off-Road Recovery 21.10
21- F Controlling the Consequences ....... 21.11
Module Nine Review ......... 21.14

22. Vehicle Requirements

Module 10 Session 14

22- A Alert Lights and Symbols .......... .....22.1
22- B Vehicle Malfunctions ......... ............22.3
22- C Fire......... ..........22.6
22- D Vehicle Systems ..............22.7
22- E Trip Planning .22.14
Module Ten Review ........... 22.18

23. Consumer Responsibility

Module 11 Session 15

23- A Vehicle Ownership ............ .............23.1
23- B Vehicle lnsurance ...........23.5
23- C Being a Green Driver .....23.8
23 - D Texas Littering Concerns . 23.10
23- E Anatomical Gifts 23.11
23- F Recreationa! Water Safety...... ........23.13
Module Eleven Review 23.14

24. Personal Responsibility

Module 12 Session 16

24- A Driver Licensing ..............24.1

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