Light Vehicle Driver Course

Lesson 1 • Exterior Components and Their Functions

Identifies body panels, mirrors, lights, tires, and wipers. Connects exterior knowledge to pre-drive inspection routines.

Lesson 2 • Interior Controls and Instruments

Explains dashboard gauges, steering column controls, and seat adjustments. Prepares students to operate controls confidently before moving.

Lesson 3 • Personal Protective Habits

Establishes seatbelt use, proper posture, and distraction-free driving as non-negotiable habits. Anchors safety culture from the first lesson.

Lesson 1 • Road Signs, Signals, and Markings

Classifies regulatory, warning, and informational signs by shape and color. Connects sign recognition to immediate driver response.

Lesson 2 • Alcohol, Drugs, and Impairment Laws

Defines legal impairment thresholds, testing procedures, and penalties. Establishes zero-tolerance mindset for impaired driving.

Lesson 3 • Speed Limits and Following Distance

Covers posted and implied speed limits, safe following gaps, and stopping distances. Links speed management to collision prevention.

Lesson 4 • Licensing and Documentation Requirements

Outlines driver license classes, vehicle registration, and mandatory insurance documentation. Ensures students understand legal obligations before operating on public roads.

Lesson 1 • Tire Pressure and Condition Assessment

Explains correct inflation, tread depth measurement, and sidewall damage identification. Connects tire condition directly to handling and braking performance.

Lesson 2 • Under-Hood Fluid and Component Checks

Covers engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and belt condition checks. Links fluid levels to engine health and safe operation.

Lesson 3 • Brake and Steering System Checks

Introduces static brake pedal feel tests and steering play assessment. Prepares students to detect early signs of brake or steering failure.

Lesson 1 • Observation and Mirror Use

Establishes systematic mirror scanning, blind-spot checks, and shoulder checks. Continuous observation is the foundation of hazard detection.

Lesson 2 • Steering Techniques and Hand Positions

Teaches push-pull and hand-over-hand steering for various maneuvers. Correct technique reduces fatigue and improves vehicle response.

Lesson 3 • Reversing and Low-Speed Maneuvering

Develops controlled reversing, three-point turns, and U-turns in confined spaces. Builds spatial awareness essential for parking and urban driving.

Lesson 4 • Parking Techniques

Covers parallel, angle, and perpendicular parking using reference points and mirrors. Accurate parking reduces property damage and traffic obstruction.

Lesson 1 • Navigating Intersections Safely

Covers approach speed, gap acceptance, and scanning at signalized and unsignalized intersections. Intersection errors are the leading cause of urban collisions.

Lesson 2 • Sharing the Road with Vulnerable Users

Addresses safe interaction with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists in urban settings. Recognizing vulnerable users reduces serious injury risk.

Lesson 3 • Roundabout and Complex Junction Navigation

Explains entry, circulating, and exit rules for roundabouts and multi-lane junctions. Correct technique prevents conflicts and improves traffic flow.

Lesson 4 • Lane Changing and Merging

Teaches signal use, mirror checks, and smooth lane transitions in traffic. Proper technique prevents side-swipe collisions and traffic disruption.

Lesson 1 • Managing Space and Speed at High Velocity

Applies extended following distances and speed management to high-speed conditions. Greater speed demands proportionally larger safety margins.

Lesson 2 • Long-Distance Journey Planning

Covers route planning, fuel stops, and rest break scheduling for extended trips. Proactive planning prevents fatigue-related incidents on long routes.

Lesson 3 • Freeway Entry and Exit Procedures

Covers acceleration lane use, gap selection, and exit ramp deceleration. Smooth entry and exit prevent rear-end and side-swipe collisions.

Lesson 4 • Driver Fatigue Recognition and Management

Identifies early fatigue signs and countermeasures including rest stops and sleep hygiene. Fatigue impairs reaction time as severely as alcohol.

Lesson 1 • Defensive Driving Principles

Introduces the SIPDE process and commentary driving to anticipate and avoid hazards. Proactive scanning replaces reactive responses.

Lesson 2 • Driving in Rain and Wet Conditions

Covers hydroplaning prevention, wet braking distances, and visibility management in rain. Wet roads significantly extend stopping distances.

Lesson 3 • Driving on Ice and Snow

Teaches gentle inputs, traction control use, and recovery from skids on slippery surfaces. Winter driving requires fundamentally different control techniques.

Lesson 4 • Low Visibility Driving

Addresses fog light use, reduced speed, and increased following distance in fog and darkness. Visibility loss demands immediate speed and spacing adjustments.

Lesson 1 • Collision Avoidance Maneuvers

Teaches emergency steering, threshold braking, and evasive lane changes. Practiced avoidance maneuvers reduce collision severity or prevent impact entirely.

Lesson 2 • Brake Failure and Tire Blowout Response

Covers engine braking, emergency brake use, and controlled blowout recovery. Correct immediate actions prevent loss of control during critical failures.

Lesson 3 • Basic First Aid for Road Incidents

Introduces scene assessment, bleeding control, and recovery position for crash casualties. Immediate bystander aid improves survival outcomes before paramedics arrive.

Lesson 4 • Post-Collision Procedures

Outlines scene safety, emergency service notification, and information exchange after a crash. Correct post-collision actions protect all parties legally and physically.