Drive Rite: Keys to Smart Driving

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Drive Rite Keys to Smart Driving
Fourth Workshop
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Ground Rules

• Any changes or additions?

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Homework/Lessons Learned

• Review the homework assignment.
• Any questions or comments?
• What strategies did you practice?
• How are we doing with the practice driving
  sessions? Would anyone like to share a particular
  experience?

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Lesson FourCrash Scene Aftermath Laws
Logistics

• Session Objectives (Goals)
• Understand laws drivers must follow after a
  crash.
• Demonstrate the steps a driver will take
  following a crash.
• Realize the potential long-term consequences of a
  car crash.

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Its a Legal Matter

• Young drivers are at high risk for being involved
  in a fatal crash
• In 2003, more than 8,500 people were killed in
  crashes involving young drivers between the ages
  of 15-20.
• 58 of these people killed were not the young
  drivers.

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Youth Groups/Parent Groups

• What does the law say about driver responsibility
  when a crash occurs?
• Handout, A Crash is a Legal Matter
• Each group is assigned a type of crash
• Take 15 minutes to look at what drivers need to
  do when involved in a certain type of crash.
• Pick out the steps you would have to take after a
  certain type of crash. Share

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IC 9-26 Indiana Law

• Handout, IC 9-26 Indiana Law
• How well did your group identify the drivers
  responsibilities?
• Are you surprised by any of the duties?
• The law is clear.

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A Crash Happened, Now What?

• Beyond the legal issues, there are additional
  tasks that must be done.
• Parents assigned a particular type of crash
• Youth work in groups to list the additional tasks
  a driver needs to complete when dealing with the
  specific type of crash
• Parents record youth answers on the flip chart
  paper and all groups share

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Some additional tasks

• Gather all the necessary information about the
  crash and people involved
• Report the incident to the police
• Take pictures of the damage
• Arrange to have the car towed
• Create a list of property damage
• Report the incident to the insurance co.
• Etc.

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Break

• Take about 10 minutes to stretch and grab some
  refreshments
• Talk to your neighbor!
• We will have a guest speaker next

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Guest Speaker
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Questions???
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Lets Show Our Appreciation
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Homework

• This weeks homework involves interviewing a
  local insurance agent.
• Grab a Drive Rite brochure tonight before you
  leave. Youll want to give this to the agent.
• Complete the homework this week so the lesson is
  fresh in your mind.

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Parent Lessons

• The parent lessons provide opportunity for
  teaching and learning between sessions
• We recommend that you try to complete at least
  two lessons prior to the next Drive Rite session
• Remember to take your time and proceed to a new
  lesson only when you are both ready

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Lesson Five Vehicle Ownership
A Look Ahead

• Session Goals
• List strategies to determine vehicle safety.
• Recognize the relationship between vehicle
  maintenance and safety.
• Realize that some vehicle alterations limit
  warrantee benefits.
• Understand the benefits and limitations of
  insurance.

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Next Drive Right Session

• Date and Time
• Location
• Remember
• Complete the homework assignment
• Practice, practice, practice
• Call if you have any questions