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INTRODUCTION
TO GRAND PRIX RULES AND REGULATIONS - HISTORY OF THE MOTOR CAR:
Development through the ages, the car and social trends, new materials
in manufacturing, radial tires, safety features, computer technology,
anti-lock brakes, turbo charged engines, twin cam 16 valve engines.
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BASIC
DRIVING MANEUVERS: Drive centered in the lane with good
speed control without excessive braking, making squared off lefts and
rounded off rights using hand-over-hand method of steering with eye/hand
coordination, lane changes. DRIVERS EDUCATION PROCEDURES:
Procedures used to maneuver the vehicle, use of mirrors, 12-15 second
visual lead, 3 or more seconds following distance. SMITH SYSTEM:
Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave
yourself an out, make sure others can see you, space cushion driving
(this method is stressed throughout the entire class and during driving
lessons).
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DEVELOPMENT
OF VISUAL PERCEPTUAL SKILLS: Establishing a visual
lead, night driving, railroad crossings, blind spots, using the mirrors
effectively.
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COMPENSATING
FOR: Failing eyesight, medication, physical disabilities,
handicapped drivers, night driving, driver license restrictions.
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HIGHWAY
SYSTEMS & HIGHWAY DRIVING: Color codes, road
side markings, exiting and entering the highway, passing, merging with
traffic, highway hypnoses, use of maps.
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KNOWING
ABOUT THE SAFETY FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE:
Seatbelts, airbags, ABS brakes, children riding safely in the vehicle.
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MASSACHUSETTS
MOTOR VEHICLE CODE: Insurance and registration
procedures, accident information and reports, required motor vehicle
equipment, inspection process, traffic controls, responsibilities of the
operator and owner, safe operating practices.
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DRUG AND
ALCOHOL EDUCATION: Six (6) hours of instruction
including: physical affects, blood alcohol content, serving
equivalents, under-21 offenses, repeat offenses, penalties, and legal
implications.
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DRIVING IN
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Use of lights, cruise control, front
wheel drive, black ice, threshold braking, hydroplaning, skid control,
rain, ice, fog, snow, winter driving.
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DRIVING
AND INTERACTING WITH OTHER TYPES OF VEHICLES:
Advantages and disadvantages of driving a small car, small cars in
crashes, sharing the road with big trucks and motorcycles.
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DRIVING
EMERGENCIES AND WHAT TO DO IF ONE OCCURS: Brake
failure, blow outs, going off road, slick surfaces, headlight failure,
emergency braking, hydroplaning.
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VEHICLE
PURCHASE NEW AND USED: Style, size, economy, insurance
cost, safe colors, standard safety features, leasing a car,
depreciation, classic cars.
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HELPFUL
DRIVING TIPS AND PREVENTION OF VEHICLE ABUSE: Safe operational
practices, preventative maintenance, tire inspection, alignment and
balance, radials, all season, or bias ply.
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OPERATION
OF THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE: Mechanics of the
drive train, vehicle systems.
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CAR
MAINTENANCE: Checking fluids, replacing fluids, differences in
gasoline octane, identifying problems, car care, automotive first aid,
winterizing your car.
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INSURANCE
INFORMATION: Premiums, what accidents do to insurance
rates, coverage in Massachusetts, what to do in the event of an accident
(who to call, what to file and why).
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FINAL
EXAMINATION
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