Homework

 
Driving is not an exact skill since safe execution depends largely on how 
the other driver reactions.  In Gibson County testing for skill proficiency 
is not difficult.  Many young people that get licensed think that they have 
everything they need to drive safely, but acutally it is only the 
beginning.  There is so much to learn but skills developed in this class 
will help you all the days of your life. Parents are expected to work along 
with the driver education course to insure that the student is operating his 
vehicle in a safe and reliable manner.  Driving is a life long learning 
experience. Parents remember you are the greatest role model for your 
children.  When you drive your child is looking at you and will emulate you 
in just about every manner of driving.  Drive according to the rules of the 
road.  It will teach your children valuable skills and will keep them safe 
while driving.  Thank you very much.

One can lesson the risk of getting into an accident by doing the following:
1. Drive at a safe speed according to conditions.
2. Maintain a proper following distance (preferably 4 seconds)
3. Do not accelerate into curves; coast into them and then resume your speed.
4. Keep your eyes moving, develope a visual search pattern.
5. Get the big picture.
6. Use your turn signals all the time, even in parking lots.
7. Always have an escape path.