My First Car

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My First Car

• Technology Literacy 1
• March 2003

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Group Starting Information

• Make, model and year of car to be purchased
• Mileage of used vehicle
• Condition of used vehicle
• Special options or features available
• Source of personal advertisement or dealership
  information

Periods 1,3,5 - due Thurs. Periods 2,4,6,7 - due
Fri.
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Local Laws Role

• Address, phone number and hours of your local DMV
  office
• Purchase specialized plates plate type, initial
  cost, annual renewal fee, availability,
  application
• Steps/requirements for getting your provisional
  drivers permit and license (under 18). What
  class license does the regular driver hold?
• Restrictions in the first year of having your
  license
• What cars are exempt from smog certification? Who
  is responsible for smog inspection when a (used)
  car is for sale?
• What fees are due when buying a vehicle?
  Calculate all but the registration fee

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Insurance Role

• How much insurance must you have in the state of
  California?
• What qualifies as proof of insurance when
  registering a vehicle?
• When must an accident be reported to the DMV?
  Download a copy of the official report form
• Find 2 online quotes from competing firms for
  insurance on your car using the minimum
  requirements given by state of California and as
  listed on assignment guidelines.
• Indicate how often (yearly, monthly, twice per
  year) premiums are paid and what is the annual
  cost?
• Which company would you choose and top 3 reasons
  why?

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Finance Role

• What car are you buying? Where was it found?
• Cost and main features (why choose this car?)
• Kelly Bluebook Value for Retail and Private
  Party values on your car in good condition
• Get auto loan rates from 2 sources (go to online
  banking websites and look for auto financing or
  loan rates) and compare information for 3, 4 and
  5 year loans recording the interest rate (APR),
  term, monthly payment, total of all payments,
  interest paid (cost of loan) for each source
• Choose a loan and state your top 3 reasons for
  your choice

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Group Responsibilities

• Create one slide describing Drinking Laws in
  California as they relate to minors
• Create one slide describing what happens if you
  are arrested for drinking under the influence
  (DUI)
• Study the sample drivers examinations looking
  for the correct answers to all questions

Miss McIntyre will hold a DMV Jeopardy event
following the end of this projectprizes will be
availablebe ready!!!
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Project Products

• Written Report
• 5 sections (car information, local laws,
  insurance, financing, drinking laws and the
  consequences)
• Excel Spreadsheet
• Shows breakdown of purchase, registration and
  insurance costs
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Outlines content of written reports and
  spreadsheet for group presentation to class

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Culminating Event

• DMV Jeopardy
• Drinking laws
• Insurance requirements
• Registration facts
• Licensing process
• Sample drivers tests
• Class Teams
• Treats and prizes

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Group Set Up due today

• Groups of 3
• Team name
• Discuss and decide upon type of car
• Find picture of car
• Assign roles
• Assign jobs
• Create group flyer to turn in today
• Research Thursday and Friday

Doesnt have to be the exact one you will buy
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Team Honda 1995 Honda Accord LX Limited Edition

• Joe Smith local laws and written report
• Mary Jones insurance and powerpoint
• Lisa Gomez financing and spreadsheet