Beginner Driver Education
October 29 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
4 Day Classes (October 29, 30, November 5 and 6)
The Beginner Driver Education Course is 40 hours, and consists of 20 hours of In-Class theory, 10 hours of home-link and 10 driving hours behind the wheel with an SHDS-certified driving instructor. The BDE course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to operate a vehicle and help establish safe habits and defensive driving techniques. During the BDE course, you will evaluate your attitudes that affect how you drive. Through discussions, learning activities, assignments, interactive quizzes, and videos that reinforce theoretical knowledge, you will learn how to avoid collisions and reduce incidents by applying prevention strategies on the road.
In-Class Lessons (20 Hours)
- Highway Transportation System
- Freeway Transportation System
- Rules of the Road – Who Goes First?
- Knowing Your Vehicle
- Basic Manoeuvers
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- The Laws of Physics
- Vehicle Restraints
- Emergency Situations
In-Vehicle Lessons (10 Hours)
- Pre-Driving Checks
- Car Control
- Turns
- Reversing
- Intersections
- Lane Changes
- Parking
- Freeway
- Relaxation Techniques
Beginner Driver Education