CA Driver's Handbook
Preparing for Written and Behind-the-Wheel Tests
December 13 and 16
No Journal. Take the Final Exam in class
No Journal. Take the Final Exam in class
December 11 and 12
On the CA DMV Written test, the standards are difficult. You must get 38 of the 46 questions correct. The pass rate was 45% in 2015. On the behind-the-wheel test (only administered to those that have passed the written test), 69% of applicants passed. In order to prepare, take a computer and go to https://driving-tests.org/. You are required to complete the 5 available practice exams that are free;CA-Diagnostic, Practice Test 1, Practice Test 2, Practice Test 3, and the True/False Road Signs Tests. Complete them all. Once finished, write your journal response.
Journal #39
What were two surprising things that appeared on the practice exams? (Could be things you didn't know, or didn't expect to appear). Why was it surprising? Explain.
Submit Portfolio #12
1. Journals #38-39
2. PSA Poster
Assignment: Use CA Driver Handbook and worksheets #1-5 to prepare for the final exam next class
On the CA DMV Written test, the standards are difficult. You must get 38 of the 46 questions correct. The pass rate was 45% in 2015. On the behind-the-wheel test (only administered to those that have passed the written test), 69% of applicants passed. In order to prepare, take a computer and go to https://driving-tests.org/. You are required to complete the 5 available practice exams that are free;CA-Diagnostic, Practice Test 1, Practice Test 2, Practice Test 3, and the True/False Road Signs Tests. Complete them all. Once finished, write your journal response.
Journal #39
What were two surprising things that appeared on the practice exams? (Could be things you didn't know, or didn't expect to appear). Why was it surprising? Explain.
Submit Portfolio #12
1. Journals #38-39
2. PSA Poster
Assignment: Use CA Driver Handbook and worksheets #1-5 to prepare for the final exam next class
December 9 and 10
Journal #38
What is your dream car? Why? What will your first car most likely be?
Assignment: Complete the PSA Poster (due next class)
Journal #38
What is your dream car? Why? What will your first car most likely be?
Assignment: Complete the PSA Poster (due next class)
December 5 and 6
Journal #37 Which 2 tips from the video did you think were most helpful? What was helpful about them? Explain. Assignment: Submit Portfolio #11 Begin creating the PSA Poster (due Dec 11/12)
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December 3 and 4
Texting while driving became illegal in California in 2009. (Before that it was legal!) Fines for a first time citation of using a phone while driving are usually about $150 and don't typically count as a point against your driving record. However, Assembly Bill 47 has passed the state's transportation committee and is about to be voted on by the California state legislature in Sacramento. This would give driver's a point against their driving record. Journal #36 Do you support Assembly Bill 47, making the penalty for texting while driving more severe? Do you think it would reduce the number of distracted drivers? Explain. Here are some basic point values:
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November 22 and December 2
Journal #35
Read page 102 on California Driver Handbook “Things You Must Not Do.” What are the 3 most interesting things you cannot do as a driver in California? Why? Explain.
Assignment: Complete CA Handbook Worksheet Part 4
due 12/5, 12/6
Journal #35
Read page 102 on California Driver Handbook “Things You Must Not Do.” What are the 3 most interesting things you cannot do as a driver in California? Why? Explain.
Assignment: Complete CA Handbook Worksheet Part 4
due 12/5, 12/6
November 20 and 21
Journal #34 Watch the 2 videos about distracted drivers. At the end, there is the quote "driving isn't about winning, it's about not losing." What does this quote mean? Do you agree? Explain. Assignment: Submit Portfolio #10 Complete CA Handbook Worksheet Part 3 |
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November 18 and 19
Journal #33 In certain situations, can honking your horn be considered road rage? What are appropriate situations to honk? Explain. Assignment: Part 2 CA Driver Handbook Worksheet |
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November 14 and 15
Journal #32 What do you need to know about driving in "icy" driving conditions? How do you stay safe? Assignment: CA Driver's Handbook Part 1 Worksheet |
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Chapter 7 and 8
November 12 and 13
Journal #31
What are two specific things you anticipate may distract you once you begin driving? For both, tell me whether each is a cognitive distraction (mentally elsewhere), visual distraction (visually elsewhere), auditory distraction (irrelevant sounds), or bio-mechanical distraction (physically doing something else)? Or, maybe it is a combination. Why?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #9 and take Ch. 7/8 Test
1. Journals #30-31
2. Ch. 7 Review Questions
Pg. 146 #8-16 in complete sentences
Pg. 147 #1-8 answers only
3. Ch. 8 Review Questions
Pg. 160 #8-17 in complete sentences
Pg. 161 #1-7 answers only
Journal #31
What are two specific things you anticipate may distract you once you begin driving? For both, tell me whether each is a cognitive distraction (mentally elsewhere), visual distraction (visually elsewhere), auditory distraction (irrelevant sounds), or bio-mechanical distraction (physically doing something else)? Or, maybe it is a combination. Why?
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #9 and take Ch. 7/8 Test
1. Journals #30-31
2. Ch. 7 Review Questions
Pg. 146 #8-16 in complete sentences
Pg. 147 #1-8 answers only
3. Ch. 8 Review Questions
Pg. 160 #8-17 in complete sentences
Pg. 161 #1-7 answers only
November 7 and 8
Journal #30 You are driving at an accelerated speed. You suddenly see a bunch of baby ducks crossing! What should you do? Explain. Finish Ch. 7 and Ch. 8 Review Questions (due next class) pg. 146 #8-16 in complete sentences, pg. 147 #1-8 answers only pg. 160 #8-17 in complete sentences, pg. 161 #1-7 answers only
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November 5 and 6
Journal #29 While sharing the road with a motorcycle, what should you NOT do? And, what should you do? Why? Explain. Assignment: 1. Faces of Drunk Driving Video and Worksheet 2. Submit Portfolio #8 3. Work on Ch. 7 Review Questions pg. 146 #8-16 pg. 147 #1-8 Portfolio #8: 1. Journals #27-29 2. Ch. 7 Vocab Squares 3. Ch. 7 Skills and Applications 4. Ch. 8 Skills and Applications 5. Faces of Drunk Driving |
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November 1 and 4
Journal #28 What are some ways enforcement officers test the sobriety of drivers? Why would these methods be effective? Assignment: Ch. 8 Skills and Applications Worksheet |
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October 30 and 31
Journal #27 What do you think you should do if you encounter a drunk driver on the road? Why? Explain. Assignment: Ch. 7 Skills and Applications Packet |
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October 28 and 29
Journal #26
If an autonomous vehicle causes, or is partially responsible for an accident, what do you think happens next? Who is responsible for paying for property damages? If a self-driving car killed someone you know, would it change your opinion of the technology? (Unfortunately, this has a precedent. It has already happened at least once.)
Assignment: Create vocab squares for 16 of the vocab terms in Chapter 7.
Journal #26
If an autonomous vehicle causes, or is partially responsible for an accident, what do you think happens next? Who is responsible for paying for property damages? If a self-driving car killed someone you know, would it change your opinion of the technology? (Unfortunately, this has a precedent. It has already happened at least once.)
Assignment: Create vocab squares for 16 of the vocab terms in Chapter 7.
1. euphoria
4. designated driver 7. synergistic effect 10. DWI - driving while intoxicated 13. peer pressure 16. over-the-counter medicines |
2. inhibitions
5. depressant 8. illegal per se laws 11. field sobriety test 14. peer influence |
3. blood-alcohol concentration
6. stimulant 9. zero tolerance law 12. nystagmus 15. peer education |
Chapter 6
October 24 and 25
Journal #25
Autonomous vehicles are here! Should the California Department of Motor Vehicles allow self-driving cars to share the road with you as you drive? What are some benefits of this technology? What about some negative effects?
Assignment:
Complete the Chapter 6 Skills and Applications Worksheet
Journal #25
Autonomous vehicles are here! Should the California Department of Motor Vehicles allow self-driving cars to share the road with you as you drive? What are some benefits of this technology? What about some negative effects?
Assignment:
Complete the Chapter 6 Skills and Applications Worksheet
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October 22 and 23
Journal #24
As a new driver, are there any streets or areas you would avoid? Why or why not? Explain.
Assignment: Read Chapter 6 (pg. 106-122) and answer the following 15 questions on your own piece of paper in complete sentences.
Ch. 6.1 Pg. 111 #1-6
Ch. 6.2 Pg. 118 #1-4
Ch. 6.3 Pg. 122 #1-5
Journal #24
As a new driver, are there any streets or areas you would avoid? Why or why not? Explain.
Assignment: Read Chapter 6 (pg. 106-122) and answer the following 15 questions on your own piece of paper in complete sentences.
Ch. 6.1 Pg. 111 #1-6
Ch. 6.2 Pg. 118 #1-4
Ch. 6.3 Pg. 122 #1-5
Chapter 4
October 18 and 21
Journal #23 Watch the video. What are common mistakes drivers make while making a left turn? Explain. Assignment: Submit Portfolio #6 1. Journals #21-23 2. Ch. 4 Companion 3. Ch. 4 Skills and Application |
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October 16 and 17
Journal #22 Watch the video. What are the important steps to take while reversing your vehicle? What is the purpose of each step in safely completing this maneuver? Explain. Assignment: Finish the Skills and Applications and Companion Packets. (due next class) |
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October 14 and 15
Journal #21
Describe your favorite day of the break. What did you do? What made this day your favorite?
Assignment: Work on the Ch. 4 Packets (Both Skills and Applications, and the Companion packets) (due 10/18, 10/21)
Journal #21
Describe your favorite day of the break. What did you do? What made this day your favorite?
Assignment: Work on the Ch. 4 Packets (Both Skills and Applications, and the Companion packets) (due 10/18, 10/21)
September 26 and 27
Journal #20 Read this article. Should the practice of switching the clocks an hour twice each year between Standard and Daylight Savings Time exist? Is a slight increase in car accidents (some fatal) a good reason to get rid of it? Why or why not? Assignment: Complete the steps for Driving Activity. Place the note cards with steps for making driving maneuvers in the chronological order they should be completed. On a separate piece of paper, write down each step in order. Submit Portfolio #5: 1. Journals #18-20 2. Ch. 4 Vocab Squares 3. Ch. 4 Reading Response Questions 4. Steps for Driving Maneuvers |
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September 24 and 25
Journal #19 When driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, what should you do if you stall the car? In complete sentences, tell me the steps you should take. Assignment: 1. Create Chapter 4 vocabulary squares (pg. 64-75). Fold the paper into eighths by folding once hamburger and twice hot dog style. Write the term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and write the definition (in your own words if possible) on the bottom. The 9 terms are: 1. convex mirror 2. forward reference point 3. angle parking 4. parallel parking 5. perpendicular parking 6. personal reference point 7. reference point 8. standard reference point 9. turnabout 2. Reading Response Questions. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Pg. 65 #1, 4 pg. 70 #1, 2 Pg. 74 #1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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Chapter 3
September 20 and 23
No Journal Today
Submit Portfolio #4
1. Journals #15-18
2. Ch. 3 Vocab Squares
3. Ch. 3 Packet
4. Ch. 3 Response Questions pg. 50 #1-3, pg. 56 #1-2, pg. 58 #1-4
5. Ch. 3 Review Questions Pg. 59 #1-8, Pg. 60 #9-12, and #16 in complete sentences, Pg. 61 #1-6
Take the Chapter 3 Test.
No Journal Today
Submit Portfolio #4
1. Journals #15-18
2. Ch. 3 Vocab Squares
3. Ch. 3 Packet
4. Ch. 3 Response Questions pg. 50 #1-3, pg. 56 #1-2, pg. 58 #1-4
5. Ch. 3 Review Questions Pg. 59 #1-8, Pg. 60 #9-12, and #16 in complete sentences, Pg. 61 #1-6
Take the Chapter 3 Test.
September 18 and 19
Journal #18 What should you do after a collision? Explain! Assignment: 1. Ch. 3 Review Questions: Pg. 59 #1-8 Pg. 60 #9-12, 16-17 in complete sentences Pg. 61 #1-6 Finish all work for Portfolio #4 |
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September 16 and 17
Journal #17
What do you think you should you do during a law enforcement stop? Explain!
Assignment: Complete Ch. 3 Packet and work on Ch. 3 Reading Response Questions. On a separate piece of paper, in complete sentences, respond the following questions:
3.2 (pg. 50) #1-3
3.3 (pg. 56) #1-2
3.4 (pg. 58) #1-4
Journal #17
What do you think you should you do during a law enforcement stop? Explain!
Assignment: Complete Ch. 3 Packet and work on Ch. 3 Reading Response Questions. On a separate piece of paper, in complete sentences, respond the following questions:
3.2 (pg. 50) #1-3
3.3 (pg. 56) #1-2
3.4 (pg. 58) #1-4
Law Enforcement Stop Directions | |
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September 12 and 13
Journal #16 Why do you think drivers get road rage? Do you think you are the kind of person who might get road rage, and if so, what can you do to calm yourself down so you don't make a bad situation even worse? Assignment: Begin working on Ch. 3 Packet |
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September 10 and 11
Journal #15 What are some dangers of driving in the rain? What can you do prevent serious collisions? Assignment: Create Chapter 3 Vocabulary Squares (pgs. 41-59). Fold the paper into eighths by folding once hamburger and twice hot dog style. Write the term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and write the definition (in your own words if possible) on the bottom. The 14 terms are: anti-lock braking system (ABS), braking point, clutch, cruise control, key fob, mirror's blind spot, odometer, shift indicator, shift lever, tachometer, target, transmission, semi-automatic transmission, wheel lock-up |
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September 6 and 9
Journal #14 These TV commercials were produced by the London Transportation Agency. Why do you think they made them? What can be learned from these videos and how does this relate to driving? Explain! Assignment: Submit Portfolio #4 Take the Chapter 1 and 2 Test |
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September 4 and 5
Journal #13 What are some benefits of having an older car? What are some benefits of having a newer car? Would you prefer an older cheaper car, or expensive new car? Why? Explain. Assignment: Finish taking notes on the Chapter 2 Presentation. Complete the Ch. 1 + 2 Packet and study for the test next class |
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August 30 and September 3
Journal #12 Why do you think people run red lights and stop signs? Explain. Assignment: Continue working on the packet View presentation on Ch. 2.2 and study for the test on Sep 6/9 |
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August 28 and 29
Journal #11
What lessons can be learned from the video? Explain!
Assignment: Take notes on the Ch. 2 Presentation
Work on the Ch.1 and Ch. 2 Packet (due Sep 5 and Sep 6)
August 26 and 27
Journal #10
The Department of Motor Vehicles describes driving as a privilege, not a right. A privilege is defined as "a benefit granted or available only to a particular person or group." Why do you think they make this distinction between "privilege" vs "right"? Explain.
Assignment: View the Chapter 1 Presentation and then create vocabulary squares for the 10 vocabulary words in Chapter 1 of the textbook (pg. 4-17) Fold a piece of computer paper into eighths (hot dog style once, hamburger style twice). In each square, write the vocab term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and define the term by writing its definition (in your own words) beneath the picture.
Journal #10
The Department of Motor Vehicles describes driving as a privilege, not a right. A privilege is defined as "a benefit granted or available only to a particular person or group." Why do you think they make this distinction between "privilege" vs "right"? Explain.
Assignment: View the Chapter 1 Presentation and then create vocabulary squares for the 10 vocabulary words in Chapter 1 of the textbook (pg. 4-17) Fold a piece of computer paper into eighths (hot dog style once, hamburger style twice). In each square, write the vocab term at the top, draw a picture that depicts the meaning of the term in the center, and define the term by writing its definition (in your own words) beneath the picture.
Chapter 1 Presentation | |
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August 22 and 23
Journal #9
Could new technology ever change the career you chose for this presentation? Could automated technology (such as robots) ever replace workers for your career? Why or why not?
Assignment: Continue the Presentation notes.
August 20 and 21
Journal #8
What makes somebody a good public speaker? Explain
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #2, stapled in this order to the tray in the back:
1. Journals #4-8
2. Eureka Worksheets
3. Web Quest Worksheet
As your classmates present, take notes on a separate piece of paper. Label the name of each career and write down at least 2 interesting aspects about it.
August 16 and 19
Journal #7: Tell me something interesting or surprising about the careers that you are researching? Explain.
Assignment: Complete Web Quest and all of the Career Project and Presentation, due next class
August 14 and 15
Journal #6
What do you want out of your career? (ex. financial stability, community, prestige, passion, or helping others) Explain!
Assignment: Create your 7-slide presentation (due Aug 20/21)
August 12 and 13
Journal #5
Take out your printed results from the "True Colors" personality quiz. Which color are you? What traits or work habits are important for the careers listed? Explain.
Assignment: Research and complete the job research worksheets for 2 careers. Begin creating your 7-slide presentation. (due Aug 20/21)
August 8 and 9
Journal #4
What is the difference between a job and a career? They are both work, why is there two terms? Explain.
Assignment: Complete the Eureka Personality Test and begin researching and completing the Job Research Worksheets for 2 careers.
Journal #9
Could new technology ever change the career you chose for this presentation? Could automated technology (such as robots) ever replace workers for your career? Why or why not?
Assignment: Continue the Presentation notes.
August 20 and 21
Journal #8
What makes somebody a good public speaker? Explain
Assignment: Submit Portfolio #2, stapled in this order to the tray in the back:
1. Journals #4-8
2. Eureka Worksheets
3. Web Quest Worksheet
As your classmates present, take notes on a separate piece of paper. Label the name of each career and write down at least 2 interesting aspects about it.
August 16 and 19
Journal #7: Tell me something interesting or surprising about the careers that you are researching? Explain.
Assignment: Complete Web Quest and all of the Career Project and Presentation, due next class
August 14 and 15
Journal #6
What do you want out of your career? (ex. financial stability, community, prestige, passion, or helping others) Explain!
Assignment: Create your 7-slide presentation (due Aug 20/21)
August 12 and 13
Journal #5
Take out your printed results from the "True Colors" personality quiz. Which color are you? What traits or work habits are important for the careers listed? Explain.
Assignment: Research and complete the job research worksheets for 2 careers. Begin creating your 7-slide presentation. (due Aug 20/21)
August 8 and 9
Journal #4
What is the difference between a job and a career? They are both work, why is there two terms? Explain.
Assignment: Complete the Eureka Personality Test and begin researching and completing the Job Research Worksheets for 2 careers.
Career Project and Research Worksheets | |
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August 6 and 7
Journal #3
Taking a look at your monthly budget, which aspect of it was the MOST surprising? Why? Why did you think this was more expensive or cheaper than you previously thought?
Assignment: Complete the Monthly budget assignment and submit Portfolio #1 to the tray, stapled, in the following order:
Portfolio #1
1. Journals #1-3
2. Personality Test and Analysis
3. Budget and Analysis
Journal #3
Taking a look at your monthly budget, which aspect of it was the MOST surprising? Why? Why did you think this was more expensive or cheaper than you previously thought?
Assignment: Complete the Monthly budget assignment and submit Portfolio #1 to the tray, stapled, in the following order:
Portfolio #1
1. Journals #1-3
2. Personality Test and Analysis
3. Budget and Analysis
August 2 and 5
Journal #2
Did you feel the results of your personality test were accurate? Why or why not? Explain!
Assignment: Finish the Myers & Briggs Personality Test. Then, create a monthly budget, list everything you will spend money on in a month and add it up. Respond to the analysis questions on the back in complete sentences.
Journal #2
Did you feel the results of your personality test were accurate? Why or why not? Explain!
Assignment: Finish the Myers & Briggs Personality Test. Then, create a monthly budget, list everything you will spend money on in a month and add it up. Respond to the analysis questions on the back in complete sentences.
Monthly Budget and Analysis | |
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July 31 and August 1
Journal #1
What does having a driver's license mean to you? Explain in a 4-5 sentence paragraph. Journal questions are worth 4 points each. They are graded based upon length and quality. You must explain your reasoning for each response to receive full points.
Assignment:
Complete the Myers & Briggs Personality Test and complete the Personality Test Summary Worksheet.
Journal #1
What does having a driver's license mean to you? Explain in a 4-5 sentence paragraph. Journal questions are worth 4 points each. They are graded based upon length and quality. You must explain your reasoning for each response to receive full points.
Assignment:
Complete the Myers & Briggs Personality Test and complete the Personality Test Summary Worksheet.
Personality Test Summary Worksheet | |
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