DRIV416     INTRODUCTION TO THE DRIVING TASK

3 sh

An introduction to the vehicle operator's task within the highway transportation system.  Attention will be given to facts, rules, regulations, and attitudes for good driving.  It is recommended that the course be taken early in the process of developing the driver educator.  Required for certification in Safety/Driver Education.

DRIV417     DRIVER EDUCATION:  CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY

3 sh

An introduction to and practical application of methods and materials of teaching driver education.  Future teachers of driver education will be able to plan, teach and evaluate the four modes of driver education.  Participants will provide classroom instruction combined with road training and the teaching of driving to beginners by means of a dual-controlled car.  Required for certification in Safety/Driver Education.

DRIV418     GENERAL SAFETY EDUCATION

3 sh

General Safety Education is for students in all curricula interested in improving the quality of life for all members of society.  The course focuses on various areas of safety and accident prevention (e.g. home, school, industry, athletics, and recreation) that are related to today's major accident problems.  The learner is given not only a broad coverage of each area but extensive specifics needed to be knowledgeable in the discipline of safety.  Required for certification in Safety/Driver Education.

DRIV429     PSYCHOLOGY OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION

3 sh

Attempts to establish the relationship between psychology and accident causation.  Students will examine human behavior as a factor in the frequency of accidents in a wide variety of situations.  Required for certification in Safety/Driver Education.