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.