RULES OF THE ROAD

PURPOSE

 This chapter is intended to teach student about the rule of the road the proper observation of these rules. The student have accumulated knowledge of driving through observation of family and friends, and it is important that they understand their responsibility to effectively obey rules of the road, even the commonly ignored ones. 

Our objective

Upon completing of this chapter, the student be able to:

·         Identify the different types of speed limits and how they relate to the basic speed law

·         Explain what rotaries and roundabouts are describe how to drive in single lane rotaries, multiple lane rotaries and roundabout and how to pass in these situation

·         Define right of way and the right of the way rules for all users of the road including vehicle, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists

·         Provide example of how to judge time and distance and how this relates to negotiating intersection and passing

       

Our measurement method

·         Provide diagram about intersection, roundabout, rotaries and right of way scenarios and have the student label them appropriately depending on the road situation

·         Test student’s memory of the different types of speed limits and related speed laws.

·         Provide a multiple-choice test about basic operating traffic laws of Nigeria.

OUR TOPIC OUTLINE

1.       Basic operating traffic laws of Nigeria

         Understanding the law

         Getting a driver’s license

         Violations and the point system

        Certification of title

         Vehicle registration

         Insurance

         Inspection sticker

         Speed limits

A.      Discuss the different types of speed limits

              Fixed speed limits

              Advisory speed limits

             Day and night speed limits

             B. What are basic speed laws

3. Negotiating intersections

        A. Controlled intersection

        B. Uncontrolled intersection

4. Railroad crossing

         Safely crossing a railroad

                Determining when it is safe to cross

                 Staying Alert                

                 Do not panic if the vehicle stalls 

                Winter-time railroad crossings

                Road salt and railroad crossings

5. Rotaries and roundabout

         Describe the use of rotaries

         Single-lane rotaries

         Multiple lane rotaries

        Quarter-turn

        Continue straight Ahead

        Three-quarter turn

        U-turn

        Roundabouts

        Rules for passing, including passing on the left, passing on the right, and being passed .

6. Determining the right of the way

          A. What is right-of-way?

          B. When should you yield the right-of-way?

          C. Discuss the right-of-way rules for:

                         Pedestrians

                         Funeral processions

                        Intersection not controlled by sign or signals

                        Four-way stops

                        Turning left

                        Private roads, driveways and unpaved roads

                        Throughways

                        Intersection of single’ two-lane and multiple-lane roads, and rotaries

7.       Safe driver law A. Mobile phones

B. Testing

C. Three sub chargeable events in two years suspension

8. Emergency vehicle “move over” law 

BASIC DRIVING SKILLS

PURPOSE

This chapter instructs students on the basic driving skills necessary to begin driving. It is intended that students learn the proven successful methods for operating a vehicle, navigating turn, moving and stepping and incorporating the use of the necessary vehicle control and communication devices.

Our objectives

Upon completing of this chapter, the student should be able to:

·         Identify the initial steps a driver always take as they prepare to drive.

·         Demonstrate effective method of holding a steering wheel, turning the steering wheel, and steering wheel, and steering in reserve

·         Describe how to use the various mirrors while driving and how they assist in navigation

·         List the step drivers must follow when preparing to turn or change lanes

·         Explain how to control your vehicle using acceleration, deceleration and braking.

OUR MEASUREMENT METHOD

·         Issue a pre-test and a post-test that addresses the key component s of basic driving skills.

OUR TOPIC OUTLINE

1.       Preparing to drive

2.       Starting, moving and stopping

      Moving into traffic

      Advance planning

      Visibility

      Time

      Space

3.       steering

                  Forward and through turn

                  Holding the steering wheel

                  Tracking and steering

                  Steering in a straight line

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                  Hand-over hand steering

                  Push-pull-feed steering

                  Steering in reverse

4.       use of mirrors

5.       use of headlights

6.       signaling

7.       turning procedure  A .Executing  a right turn

    Preparing to make a right turn

    Check for other motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians that may be approaching

    on the right. Choose the correct lane

    Communication intention to other motorists (and pedestrians and bicycles) position the

    Vehicle

B. Executing a left turn

    Preparing for a left turn

    Check for other motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclist and pedestrians

    Choose the correct lane

    Communication intention to other motorists (and pedestrians and bicyclists)

    Position the vehicle

         Turning left from a two-way street onto a two-way street

         Turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street

         Turning left from a one-way street onto a one-way street

         Turning left from one-way street onto a two-way street

8.       backing up

    A. Straight

    B. While turning

       9. Executing a reverse in direction

                  Turnabouts

                  Two-point turns

                  Backing into a driveway

                  Heading into a driveway on the left

                 Heading into a driveway on the right

                  Three-point turn

                  U-Turns

10.   parking the vehicle

A.      Angle parking and perpendicular parking

       Right-or-left-angle parking (show illustrations)

       Perpendicular parking (show illustrations)

B.      Exiting an angle or a perpendicular parking space

C.      Parallel parking

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11.   Changing lanes

                The safest way to change lanes

                Visibility

                Scanning

                Time

                Space

               Making the change

    12. Passing

          A. Decision making process

                         Road signs and pavement markings

                         Weather condition

                         Relative speed of two vehicles

         B. passing another vehicle

         C. Being passed

   13. Acceleration and braking

             A. Acceleration, deceleration, and speed                                          

                       Acceleration and deceleration rates vary

                       Maintaining a constant speed

                       Monitoring your speed

UNDERSTANDING THE VEHICLE AND ITS CONTROLS PURPOSE:

This chapter provide an orientation of the basic vehicle component and the control system drivers must be familiar with in order to control a vehicle. The subject matter is intended to educate new drivers about the importance of understanding and effectively using vehicle component and to build routine habits necessary to being a safe driver. 

Our objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, the student should be able to:

·         Locate and label and basic vehicle components

·         Explain the importance of communication device and its affect on driving

·         Create pre-driving procedure checklist

·         Define the two types of transmission

Our measurement method

·         Have each student create a pre-driving checklist

·         Have each student complete a vehicle survey of the component of the vehicle they will drive the 

·         most.

Our topic outline

1.       Transmission types A. Automatic transmission

                                      B. Manual transmission

2. Basic vehicle component A. control device

        Ignition switch

        Selection lever for automatic transmission

        Gearshift for manual transmission

        Clutch pedal for manual transmission

         Steering wheel

          Accelerator

          Cruise control

          Brake pedal

          Parking brake

B. comfort device

        Seat –position controls

        Steering wheel

        Air conditional and heater

        Air vent

3.  Visibility and vehicle safety

       A. Device that aid visibility

             Light

             Windshield wipers and washer

             Sun visors

             Defroster

             Rearview and side-view mirrors

       B. Restraint system

               Safety belt

               Air bags

              Head restraints

               Door locks

                Structural features

       C. Anti-theft devices

                  Ignition buzzer

                  Locks

                  Alarms and antitheft devices

4. Instruments and controls

        Speedometer and odometer

        Fuel Gauge

        Alternator Gauge or warning light

        Temperature Gauge or warning light

        Oil –pressure gauge or warning light

        Brake warning light (ABS)

        Check engine light

        Other dashboard light

5. Communication devices

         Taillight

         Directional (turn) signals

         Emergency flashers (hazard light)

         Parking light

         Horn

6. Pre-driving procedure

      A. external checks

      View the surrounding area

     Tires

     Importance of proper pressure

     Proper wear pattern

     Sufficient tread depth for safety (minimum 2/32 inch)

     Vehicle body

     Exterior light: headlights, directional light, brake lights, back-up

     Light and tail lights

     Exhaust system

     Fluid levels

     Under the hood

B. Internal checks

      Dash board

      Fluid level alerts

      Fuel level

      Brakes

      Types of brake: ABS and other brake system

      Parking brake

      Safety belts

      Spare tire and tire changing equipment

      First-aid kit (not required)

1.       Discussion with student about how to safely change a tire.

SIGN, SIGNALS AND ROAD MARKINGS

  

PURPOSE

This chapter provide basic education on the concept of the transportation system and explain the road markings that road markings that new driving must be able to read and understands in order to apply this information to a driving situation. This chapter is intended to identify roadway communication tools that driver must be able to comprehend and be responsive to.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this chapter, student should be able to:

·         List the various types of traffic signs

·         Recognize the common roadway sign and explain each sign’s purpose

·         Identify how a driver must respond to different signals

·         Explain the purpose of the roadway markings and how a safe driver adheres to the markings

Our measurement method      

·         Issue a pre-test about signs, signals, and road marking at the beginning of this chapter then issue a post –test at the end of this chapter.

Our topic outline

1.       The highway transportation system

                    A. What is the highway transportation system

                    B. Highways and their design intersection with street and roads

                    c. Requirements

        2. Traffic signs

                 A. Stop and yield SIGNS

                B. Regulatory sign

                                   Action Required

                                   Speed limit signs

                                   Railroad cross bucks

                C. warning sign  

Action required

School Area Signs

Railroad warning signs

               D. Guide signs

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                       Route markers

                       Destination and mileage signs

                       Roadside services signs

                       Recreational service signs

             E. Road work warnings

      3. Traffic signals

                A. Motor vehicle signals

                B. pedestrian signals

                C. Traffic officer’s directions

                D. lane-use light

      4. Roadway markings

               A. White lane lines

                          Broken, solid, double solid

              B. Yellow lane lines

                          Broken, double: one solid, one broken, Double: both solid

              C. Arrows

              D. bicycle

              E. Crosswalks

              F. Stop lines

              G. Railroad crossing

      5. School zones

      6. Construction zones

INTRODUCTION TO DRIVER’S EUDUCATION

     

                                       

PURPOSE

The introduction chapter is intended to provide an explanation of the driver’s education program content and expectations. Our instruction identify the basic elements of becoming a successful driver and provide an overview of the Nigeria driver’s license and the license process.

OBJECTIVE

At the end of this chapter,the student should be able to:

Explain the structure of the driver’s education program and their responsibility for successful      

completion.

List the basic driving fundamentals

Identify the impact of decision making on driving records

Define the Nigerian license classes and restrictions

Outline the procedure for obtaining a license

Our measurement method

Issue a personality indicator instrument so student can identify the type of driver they might be.

Facilitate a discussion with the student on decision-making and gauge their understanding of 

How decision impact their driving.

  Our topic outline

1.       Student responsibility, class schedule and syllabus structure of class ,Administrative requirement.

2.       Value of taking a driving education course

3.       Driving fundamentals

·         control

·         Responsibility

·         Recognition

·         Anticipation

·         Compensation

·         Courtesy

        Importance of good decision making

4.       Driving is a privilege not a right

5.       Consequences of poor decision making

·         Lifetime look back

·         Out of state violation count on FRSC record

·         Injury

·         Criminal vs. civil infractions

6.       license classes and restrictions

a.       learner’s permit 

b.      full license 

OUR PHILOSOPHY :

Fourthman driving school is established to provide first class drivers education as obtained in the development counties of the world. Our driver education program consists of at least 15hours of classroom instruction. Our curriculum consist of 15,one hours chapters .the chapters are comprised of topic matter that will provide student s the skills necessary to obtain a drivers license and to become conscientious driver.    if the instructor choose to vary from the recommended program ,the order in which the chapter will be taught is documented and made available upon request.

Each student is taught the material contained in all 15 chapters. If a student misses a class, the student must make up the chapter that was missed or the course hours will be considered incomplete. Material chapters are taught through instruction, guest speaker, textbook or video presentation.

Our driver education programs also consist of 5 hours on road instruction conduction by our driver education instructor and 2hours of observation.

Our final examination is offered to students upon completion of the course. The final examination is to test a student’s comprehension of the topics covered in the driver’s education program and certification is awarded to the grandaunt. 

Top 7 Most Dreadful Parking Awards: Photos..

With the addition of the Accredited Driving Schools, FRSC to Fourthmman Driving School! we are now expanding to accept additional students from all Local Government in Anambra State and the surrounding area! If you are looking for lessons, or thinking of starting to learn to drive, feel free to give us a call on 07064263093    08091307679
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Some drivers are naturally more able than others when it comes to parking. Others find Parallel parking hard, but parking in a marked bay is a piece of cake.  However difficult getting into a space can be, I cannot help but be astounded by the shear level of parking failure demonstrated below.
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Our first driver may have slightly overstepped the markings. Lets hope this car isn’t front wheel drive!
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It looks as if this driver thought his car would fit just nicely on this small square of raised curb.
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Although many of us like to proclaim, ‘I could fit a whole car in that gap!’. This driver has taken this to the next level.
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Abit rusty, would be an under statement to the driver who forgot which way up to parallel park his car
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I wouldn’t necessarily class this as bad parking, in fact this camel has managed to fit nicely within the marked bay. He just hasn’t realized that he isn’t a car.
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Whereas some drivers will overestimate the length of their vehicle, leaving a large amount of space at the rear of the parking bay. This driver thinks he is driving a car half the size.
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Ever felt the frustration of not being able to find a place? Been in a hurry and nowhere to park? God knows how this driver managed to fit in there.

Fortunately, at FOURTHMAN DRIVING SCHOOL our pupils are taught how to correctly park a vehicle. If you are guilty of parking like a plonker, are just about to start your driving lessons and live in Bournemouth, Poole or the rest of Dorset. Visit US at SUITE #9 PATIFINS PLAZA (CLOSE TO PARKTONIA HOTELS, AWKA) 08091307679, 07064263093

New Driver’s Licence: Procedure

Very soon the present driver’s licence being used will be phased out completely and this will be replaced with a new one.  Request from fresh applicants can only be done through the accredited driving schools and this has begun since June 1, 2011.

New Driver's License

Find below the steps for obtaining the new driver’s licence.

For Renewal:

1. Apply online HERE or in person at the Driver’s Licence Centre (DLC).
2. Pay the licence fee online or at the bank.
3. Present your application form to the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officer and Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) at the DLC for endorsement.
4. Proceed  to the Federal Road Safety Corps Officer at the DLC for biometric data capture.
5. Obtain a temporary driver’s licence valid for 60 days
6. Pick up the original driver’s licence at the BIR’s office after 60 days.

For Fresh Applicant:

1. Attend training at an accredited driving school eg FOURTHMAN DRIVING SCHOOL
2. The driving school will then present you to the Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) for a driving test.
3. Pass the driving test to obtain a certificate of Proficiency from the VIO.
4. Complete the driver’s licence application form at the Driver’s Licence Centre (DLC).
5. Pay the licence fee online or at the bank.
6. Present your application form to the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officer and Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) at the DLC for endorsement.
7. Proceed  to the Federal Road Safety Corps Officer at the DLC for biometric data capture.
8. Obtain a temporary driver’s licence valid for 60 days
9. Pick up the original driver’s licence at the BIR’s office after 60 days.

For more information visit FOURTHMAN

DEFESIVE DRIVERS COURSE

This four hour Defensive Driving Course is an effective way to ensure that drivers develop safe, defensive driving habits and attitudes.

Participants learn essential defensive driving techniques that can reduce collision-related costs, injuries and fatalities. Companies can increase their bottom line by reducing insurance claims, lost work time and collision related vehicle repairs.

Course content includes:

• Rules, Regulations and Responsibility
• Driving Conditions
• Unsafe Driving Behaviors

• Aggressive Driving Versus Road RageIn C.A.S.E. Closed Course:
• This In Control Advanced Safety Education (In C.A.S.E.) course is designed to prepare drivers to stay in control of the vehicle at all times and properly handle emergency situations.
• Behind-The-Wheel On-Road Training & Assessment:

This phase of training allows the student to practice classroom concepts and closed course training. The instructor is given an opportunity to assess the defensive driving skills of each individual operator and make appropriate recommendations.

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DRIVERS SAFTY TIPS

TIP # 1: DO NOT SUDDENLY CHANGE YOUR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL

If you miss a turn or an exit, pass the turn and find a safe way to change direction. Do not take shortcuts. Trying to suddenly correct a missed turn or exit may result in you performing an illegal or unsafe maneuver which may threaten your safety and the safety of the vehicles around you.

Did You Know? From 2004 to 2007 almost 50,000 moving violations were classified as an improper turn or an improper lane change.Help to keep our roads safe

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TIP # 2: SIGNAL YOUR INTENTIONS

Use turn signals first to indicate your intent to change lanes, next, visually scan for adjacent traffic and road hazards, and then execute a safe lane change. By signaling your intentions well in advance, you will be in a safer position to communicate with the surrounding drivers and you will be able to safely execute the desired driving maneuver.

Did You Know? A recent study reported that there are approximately 630,000 lane-change crashes annually (including both large trucks and passenger vehicles). Help to keep our roads safe

Too Fast for Conditions

Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include: wet roadways (rain or snow ), reduced visibility (fog), uneven roads, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, and heavy traffic.   TIP # 1: REDUCE YOUR DRIVING SPEED IN ADVERSE ROAD AND/OR WEATHER CONDITIONS Adjust your speed to safely match weather conditions, road conditions, visibility, and traffic. Excessive driving speed is a major cause of fatal crashes, and higher speeds may cause more severe crashes. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recently reported that 25 percent of speeding-related car fatalities occurred during adverse weather conditions. Did You Know? You should reduce your speed by 1/3 on wet roads and by 1/2  (i.e., if you would normally be traveling at a speed of 60 mph on dry pavement, then on a wet road you should reduce your speed to 40 mph. When you come upon water covered roads you should drive slowly and cautiously and pull off the road if you can no longer safely control the vehicle. Did You Know? When it first starts to rain, water mixes with oil on the road making it particularly slippery Did You Know? Manufacturers generally advise drivers not to use a retarder [also called a "Jake" brake] on wet or slippery roadway conditions. In fact, a Safety Board Investigation of a motor coach crash that occurred in Canon City, Colorado, in December 1999, revealed that an enabled retarder most likely triggered the loss of control and eventual crash of the motor TIP # 2: ENTER A CURVE SLOWLY Speed limits posted on curve warning signs are intended for passenger vehicles, not large trucks. Large trucks should reduce their speed even further. Studies have shown that large trucks entering a curve, even at the posted speed limit, have lost control and rolled over due to their high center of gravity. Did You Know? 40 percent of speeding-related fatalities occur on curves. Did You Know? Braking in a curve can cause the wheels to lock up and the vehicle to skid. TIP # 4: DRIVE SLOWLY WITH A LOADED TRAILER Be more cautious with a loaded trailer. Loaded trailers have a higher center of gravity and sudden speed adjustment may cause the load to shift, leading to skidding or a rollover. Did You Know? Large trucks with fully loaded trailers are 10 times more likely to roll over than those with empty trailers. Did You Know? Loaded trailers require 20 to 40 percent more braking distance than passenger vehicles to come to a complete stop. TIP # 5: SLOW DOWN IN WORK ZONES Before entering a work zone, decrease your speed, merge into the correct lane well ahead of any lane closures, and be prepared to slow down or stop suddenly. Speed increases perception-reaction distance, braking distance, and stopping distance. Did You Know? Nearly a quarter of all work-zone deaths in 2006 involved a large truck. Did You Know? In October 2003, a driver was traveling at 60 mph in a 45 mph work zone on the Ahmed Way Kaduna. The truck driver rear-ended a 25-passenger bus. The crash caused a five-vehicle pileup, killing 8 women and injuring about a dozen others. As a result of the crash, the truck driver was charged and convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to 4 years in prison. Help to keep our road safe.