Safe Driving Habits - From a Law Enforcement Officer
During this 8 week class, students meet once a week and learn from one of the best. Manny Langstraat has been a patrol officer for over 15 years and has driven hundreds of thousands of miles safely while responding to many collisions.
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
During this 8 week class, students meet once a week and learn from one of the best. Manny Langstraat has been a patrol officer for over 15 years and has driven hundreds of thousands of miles safely while responding to many collisions: teaser alert there is no such thing as an accident! After patrolling the roads, helping people and being a father, he also happens to be an amateur race car driver who fixes his own cars. This class will go over basic driving discussion and fundamental education on safe driving. We will also go over basic vehicle maintenance, what to do in a collision and what to do after. There will be plenty of live discussion and easy homework. If your child is already driving, needs a refresher or is preparing to drive, this class will be helpful in teaching them to be a safe driver. Week 1: Introduction/Why is safe driving important – Please be prepared to provide picture of cars if you have one already. Week 2: Preparing the vehicle for a trip (tires, oil, gas, required documents and mirrors) Week 3: Distracted and Impaired Driving Discussion Week 4: Basic vehicle maintenance Week 5: Driving in the city vs Rural Driving Week 6: What happens during and after a collision Week 7: Anticipating Danger Week 8: Ways to never meet a cop and final discussion
Learning Goals
Over the entireity of this course, students will learn how to become safer drivers and be able to identify many unsafe driving habits. This course is meant to foster critical thinking about safe driving by having an involved discussion with the hope they will utilize lessons learned in the real world.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Importance of Driving Safely
Please be prepared to provide picture of your car if you have one already have one and discuss driving experience or observations. We will also be discussing the importance of driving safely and what can happen when you don't.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Preparing the vehicle for a trip
Driving safely begins before you enter any vehicle. Students in this lesson will learn what to do before the trip begins and how this impacts the safety of their travels.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Distracted and Impaired Driving Discussion
Distractions are a serious cause of collisions. We will discuss some of the major distractions and how to avoid them. We will also be discussing the importance of not being an impaired driver.
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Basic vehicle maintenance
Do you know what to do when a tire goes flat? What about when the check engine light activates or a low oil level indicator? In this lesson we will discuss basic vehicle maintenance, how to avoid becoming a stranded motorist and what to do if an event like this occurs.
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is not a "Driver's Ed Class" and does not count toward any licensing education requirements. This class is intended to only be an involved discussion on developing safe driving habits. We will discuss scenarios of collisions, if a student has experienced a specific trauma, this discussion may upset them. If they have been involved in a traumatic experience, please contact me ahead of class and I can tailor discussion.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Many of the topics can be found at NHTSA.gov
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am currently a law enforcement officer and have been for almost 15 years. I have spoken with many classrooms about numerous topics including driving safely. I have seen all kinds of driving mistakes and unsafe habits. In this class, I aim to pass on some of my knowledge to students in the hope they will develop safe driving habits and recognize just how dangerous roadways can be if not treated with the proper respect.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $120 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-15 learners per class