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Course Curriculum for Driver Education

The Course Curriculum CD-Rom is scripted to serve as a classroom guide for the driver education instructor. It can also be an asset to other teachers such as special education teachers for transitioning students to independent living experiences. Although the curriculum can be supplemented with textbooks, it is designed to complement the use of state driver's manuals to better prepare students for the state licensing exam.

The Power Point Presentation can be used by the teacher in the classroom and contains portions of the curriculum that students would need to copy for class notes.

• Complete curriculum saves instructional planning time

• Saves hundreds of textbook dollars

• Diagram pages can be printed and used as handouts

• Includes hints on videos and texts to reinforce subject matter


DCR3900 Course Curriculum CD-ROM ..............$199.00
Weight: 1 lb.

DCR3901 Power Point Presentation CD-ROM.........$43.95
Weight:
1 lb.

Safety Industries is pleased to offer many driver training programs in both VHS and DVD formats.
Also several titles are available with open or closed captioning in VHS format.

 

Life in the Fast Lane
   The basic fundamentals of freeway driving are demonstrated. Students learn that proper identification of freeway signage especially when entering and exiting freeways are the keys to safe driving. Following distance, signaling, lane changes and defensive driving are discussed in detail. Running time: approximately 12 minutes. ©2002

DCR1844 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1844C - Closed Captioned VHS - $89.95
DCR1844D - DVD -$89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

   Rural Driving
   Rural Driving should be more leisurely than rush hour traffic, but it can be equally as dangerous. Students learn what to expect on rural roads including animals, farm equipment and weather conditions. Major focus is placed on controlling speeds during long trips on seemingly light traffic routes. Running time: approximately 12 minutes. ©2002

DCR1845 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1845C - Closed Captioned VHS - $89.95
DCR1845D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

   Signs And Signals
   Drivers must decipher many signs and signals on a daily basis. Understanding these signs and signals is essential for safe driving. The most common signs and signals are broken down into categories to facilitate comprehension. This is a fast-paced video which also quizzes the students on what they have been taught. Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©1992

DCR1812 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1812C - Open Captioned VHS $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs. each

 

   Right-Of-Way
  The Right of Way video demonstrates what yielding REALLY means and explains that "Right of Way" is all about yielding to other drivers and about who lets who go first during those many hard to decide situations.

Even though the laws vary from state to state, there are uniform guidelines to who has the right of way in certain situations. This video covers how to correctly obey the right of way laws, how to be courteous to other drivers and how to be a good defensive driver during the process.

The video covers 4-way stops, 2-way stops, yielding to pedestrians and bikes, how to handle traffic light intersections with no left turn arrows, freeway merging, yields signs, how to be cautious and defensive, coming out of alleys and/or blind corners, busy streets with large numbers of people crossing the street and dangerous parking lot situations.

Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©2007

DCR1853 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1853D - DVD $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

  The Driving Task and Defensive Driving
  There are many basic skills required to allow you to be a safe driver and to avoid accidents and unsafe situations when driving. These basic skills are the driving tasks we must learn and use every time we get behind the wheel. This video takes a comprehensive looks at understanding your vehicle, what to look for on your dash while driving and understanding what skills are required to operate a vehicle. Next the video follows a driver, from a behind the wheel perspective, on how to properly track and steer the vehicle, what hazards to look for in various road conditions and how to Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute (IPDE) to avoid accidents and tricky driving situations.

Key points covered are driving on rural roads and freeways, concentration while driving, developing good scanning techniques, good communication with other drivers, proper spacing, defensive driving - what this means and examples of good skills, passing a construction zone, passing cars on the side of the road or an accident hazards on rural roads and being alert at all times.

Running time: approximately 10:40 minutes. ©2007

DCR1854 -
VHS $89.95
DCR1854D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

   Streets of Danger and the Road to Safety
   Hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries occur each week in traffic-related accidents. Current statistics will show who, what, when and where the problems exist and how you, the driver, can avoid becoming one of them. Understand how traffic accidents create not only a tremendous loss for those close to the situation, but also the economic loss to our entire society. Running time: approximately 12 minutes. ©2002

DCR1846 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1846C - Closed Captioned VHS $89.95
DCR1846D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

Basic Car Control
   Award winning exposé of many common driving maneuvers including, but not limited to - the infamous three-point turn and the danger and excitement of driving in reverse. Viewers are shown that there are universal truths in driving no matter what type of vehicle you drive. Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©1992

DCR1817 - VHS -
$89.95
DCR1817C - VHS Open Captioned $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs. each
 

   Accident Free City Driving
   City driving provides many challenges for the unprepared driver. Accurate knowledge, sound driving habits, alertness, controlled attention, and a patient, cooperative outlook are necessities for accident free city driving. Accident Free City driving focuses on the techniques and procedures of observing, communicating, vehicle positioning, passing, following, and turning. Running time: approximately 15 minutes. ©1994

DCR1818 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1818C - Open Captioned VHS $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs. each

 

   Emergency Situations
   How to react - This program describes some of the most common emergencies and recommends the proper reaction to minimize the chance of injury. Students will learn what to do when the brakes fail, the accelerator sticks, engine overheats or the battery is dead. Also covered in this program is changing a tire, how to react to a blowout and how to drive safely in rain or high winds. Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©1994

DCR1819 - VHS -
$89.95

Weight: 2 lbs.
 

   Driving Under Adverse Conditions
   The competent driver recognizes changing traffic conditions and adjusts himself and his vehicle accordingly. This program emphasizes the environmental factors which cause limited visibility, and reduced traction and maneuverability. Emphasis is placed on the hazards of snow, fog, sleet, glare, wind, and ice. Running time: approximately 15 minutes. © 1994

DCR1820 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1820C - Open Captioned VHS $89.95
DCR1820D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 


   Paint On The Pavement

   Students will learn that pavement markings make driving safer and smoother. The markings are identified by the color or symbol, and the program explains the laws and regulations that can help reduce accidents and save lives when they are understood and obeyed. Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©1994

DCR1821 - VHS - 89.95

Weight: 2 lbs.

 

   Perceiving And Reacting In Traffic
   This program asks the student to identify the hazard or hazards in several different traffic scenes and to be thinking of the correct reaction to each situation. The scenes are shown for four seconds and may be obvious emergencies or subtle potential hazards. The presentation may be used effectively in the classroom or simulation phases of driver education to all age groups. Running time: approximately 20 minutes. ©1994

DCR1822 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1822C - Open Captioned VHS $89.95
DCR1822D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

Night Vision
   Behind-the-wheel scenes highlight this program on one of the most neglected areas of driver education, night driving. Attention is focused on headlight glare, high beam and low beam problems, fatigue, eye strain, twilight problems and other areas of concern. A must for the concerned young defensive driver. Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©1995

DCR1826 - VHS - $89.95
DCR1826C - Open Captioned VHS - $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs. ea.
 

Hazard Perception
   Hazard Perception is a comprehensive program which focuses on many of the problems involved in city, freeway, and rural highway driving. Special attention is given to identifying and reacting to adverse conditions and limited visibility. Interacting safely with pedestrians, cyclists, and other motor vehicles is also emphasized. This presentation uses vivid, realistic "through the windshield" scenes to illustrate how drivers can minimize risk when facing difficult, but common, traffic problems. Running time approximately 15 minutes. ©1994

DCR1824 - VHS - $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs.
 

Safe and Courteous Driving
   Driving can be an emotional and stressful experience. This program discusses how to minimize the risk of accidents by developing safe habits and appropriate attitudes rather than causing errors and using bad judgment. Learning to control habits early can reduce road rage later. Running time approximately 12 minutes. ©2003

DCR1848 - VHS - $89.95
DCR1848D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each
 

   The Judgment of Driving
  Judgment is extremely important in everyday driving both during the driving experience and before getting behind the wheel. This program will present typical scenarios where judgment skills become important as well as perceiving and reacting. Subjects include safe lane changes, speed of on-coming traffic, approaching emergency vehicles, children at play, accidents, proper traveling distances and many others.

It is also necessary to judge how impairments such as drunk driving, illness, emotional difficulties and potential distractions such as cell phone use will effect your safety.

The Judgment of Driving also includes making sure your vehicle is in good operating condition and gives specific information about proper tire inflation, wiper blades, brakes and many other vehicle maintenance issues.

Running time: 12:15 minutes. ©2007

DCR1852 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1852D - DVD $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs. each

 

Caution: Driving Test Ahead
   Look into the minds of two teenagers as they prepare (or not) for their road tests. Students remember driving instructions as they maneuver the vehicle during testing. All phases of testing are explored from the written test to parallel parking. This program stresses the importance of taking the prepared and responsible approach to road tests. Running time approximately 12 minutes. ©2003


DCR1847 -
VHS $89.95
DCR1847C - Closed Captioned VHS $89.95
DCR1847D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

 

Getting to know your car:
Seat Belts and Safety Features

   This program demonstrates the basics of instrumentation (interior and exterior) and problems associated with improper instrument usage. The seatbelt is the accessory most commonly overlooked as a device for safety. This video explores seatbelt safety and common myths surrounding their use. Accident statistics are used to emphasize dangers and encourage proper seatbelt habits. Running time approximately 12 minutes. ©2003

DCR1849 - VHS - $89.95
DCR1849D - DVD - $89.95

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each
 

The Physics of Driving
   An awkward and hesitant, but brilliant nerd (...er, student), gives an enlightening demonstration in class about the principles of physics involved in driving a car. He overcomes the catcalls of his fellow students and gains their respect by boldly giving a series of low-tech proofs to illustrate his points (momentum, centrifugal force, velocity, gravity and so on.). Running time approximately 10 minutes. ©1992

DCR1816 - VHS - $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs.


 

Buying and Insuring a Car
   Owning a car is foremost in the thoughts of most students, but the real costs involved in buying and owning a car are often overlooked and/or misunderstood. This program presents the facts about buying, financing, maintaining and insuring a car. The six basic types of coverage found in most automobile insurance policies are examined, and the student is shown how to shop for a new or used car. Running time: approximately 10 minutes. ©1995

DCR1825 - VHS - $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs.


 

CARSMART™
Video Lesson Package
   This 85 minute video is an upbeat collection of tips from veteran mechanics, police officers, driving instructors and many other automotive professionals.

The package includes four lessons:

• Car Basics ~ 20 mins
• Managing Your Maintenance ~ 25 mins
• How to Purchase a Good Used Car ~ 20 mins
• Emergency Roadside Skills ~ 20 mins

The package provides instructors with an effective teaching tool containing an easy-to-follow lesson plan and a challenging test for students. Also included is a "Used Car Checklist" to aid students in purchasing their first car. ©1996

DCR1842 - VHS - $189.95

Weight: 2 lbs.

   Speed
  It is a cold, hard fact that more people are injured or killed in vehicle accidents relating to speed than any other infraction. This video teaches how speeding costs money as well as increases the risk of injury or death and loss of perperty.

Drivers need to stop pushing their schedules and slow down. Your are not actually saving time as explained by charts indicating the extremely small amount of time saved versus the high risk of speeding. The cost of speeding is not to be taken lightly - tickets, insurance costs, lost time at work, damage to vehicle engine.

This excellent video show situations that a typical driver will encounter, freeway and highway speeds; surface streets with both double and single lane; rural roads; safe speed when passing; speed limits in parking lots, private roads and school zones..

Running time: approximately 11:20 minutes. ©2007

DCR1851 -
VHS - $89.95
DCR1851D - DVD $89.95

Weight: 2 lbs. each

ROAD SKILLZ©
  Hosted by Indy Racing League driver Arie Luyendyk, Jr., this video recreates the most common accidents and how to react properly to avoid them. The video uses a fast-paced, hard-hitting "Quick Tip" format with video, animation and upbeat music. Special appearances by several professional racecar drivers assist in teaching teen and novice drivers how to handle today's cars in critical situations. Video contains both English and Spanish voiceovers. Running time approximately 24 minutes. ©2005

DCR1850 - VHS - $99.00
DCR1850D - DVD - $99.00

Weight: VHS 2 lbs./ DVD 1 lb. each

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