Module 1

Traffic laws and Regulations

Levels of traffic laws

• Federal
• Provincial
• Municipal

Reason for Traffic laws and regulations

• Current road safety issues
• Seat belts
• Mirrors
• Blind spot
• Child safety
• Speeding
• Emergency vehicles
• Demerit points system
• Emission testing

Type of driver’s licenses

• Graduated licensing program
• Getting your license
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license

Basic vehicle components

• Control Devices
• Instruments and Warning devices
• Safety and Security devices
• Anti-theft devices
• Visibility devices
• Communication devices
• Comfort devices

Vehicle Safety

• External checks
• Internal checks

Controlling the Vehicle safely

• Visual tracking
• Smith System
• Steering
• Seating and positioning
• Starting and acceleration
• Optimal Lane position
• Deceleration and braking
• Speed control

Where to observe

• 360 vision
• Distance scanning
• Peripheral vision
• Blind spots

How to observe

• Active attention
• Shoulder check
• Mirrors
• Scanning

Road Control Devices

• Signs
• Signals
• Marking