Parking Lot Intro
Our goal is to complete the parking lot lesson in 45 minutes. After introducing yourself, you should drive the students to the parking lot and position the vehicle so the first student is their first step.
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Do all of these steps, in order, every time. Some students may be able to get through the steps more quickly than others, but that does not mean that they can skip any.
Lesson Outline
2.
Put student behind wheel and setup cones
3.
SMILE
4.
Gauges - 9&3
5.
Straight Line Drill
6.
HOH Practice
7.
Figure 8
9.
Left Turns
10.
Forward Park
11.
Right Turns
12.
30 Second Evaluation
Arriving at the Parking Lot
Position the Vehicle
Position the vehicle between two targets (one in front and one behind) upon arrival to the parking lot. Using the figure 8 drill cones is often the best option.
Setup Cones
Have the student get positioned in the driver's seat while you setup the cones for the Figure 8 Drill.
S
Seat Adjustment
Show the student all three seat adjustments and two steering wheel adjustments. Check their legs, height, and arms for proper seat and steering wheel position.
M
Mirrors
Walk the students through setting their mirrors and make sure they do it correctly.
I
Inside Compartment
Secure any loose items in the vehicle that could potentially harm anyone.
L
Lock Doors
Keeps intruders out and makes the vehicle more structurally sound.
E
Engage Seatbelt
Driver's responsibility to make sure every passenger is buckled.
Seat Adjustment
Show the student all three seat adjustments and two steering wheel adjustments. Check their legs, height, and arms for proper seat and steering wheel position.