Adult Module 5: Sharing the Road, Impairment & Emergencies
Bicycles, school buses, vulnerable road users, alcohol, distractions, vehicle failures, collisions, and emergency scene safety. Estimated Time: 50 Minutes
Lessons
Bicycle Awareness
This lesson teaches students how to safely share the road with bicyclists, recognize bicycle behavior, maintain safe passing distance, and reduce collisions involving vulnerable road users. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand why bicyclists require extra attention Recognize common bicycle movements Pass bicycles safely Reduce conflict with vulnerable road users Apply defensive driving techniques around bicycles
School Bus Safety
This lesson teaches students how to safely drive around school buses, understand loading and unloading dangers, protect children near roadways, and follow school transportation safety rules. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand school bus safety responsibilities Recognize loading and unloading hazards Protect children near roadways Respond properly around stopped buses Apply defensive driving near school transportation
Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users Review
This lesson reviews safe interaction with pedestrians and vulnerable road users, reinforces awareness skills, and teaches students how to reduce conflicts and collisions in shared traffic environments. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand vulnerable road users Recognize pedestrian risks Identify high risk locations Apply defensive driving around people outside vehicles Review safe sharing principles
Alcohol Effects on Driving
This lesson teaches students how alcohol affects the body, judgment, reaction time, decision making, and vehicle control. Students learn why alcohol and driving should never be combined. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand how alcohol affects driving Recognize impaired decision making Identify increased crash risk Understand reaction time changes Apply safe decision strategies
Distracted Driving Review
This lesson teaches students how distractions affect driving performance and why staying focused is one of the most important responsibilities of a driver. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand distracted driving Recognize different types of distractions Identify risk situations Reduce distraction related hazards Apply focused driving habits
Brake Failure and Steering Problems
This lesson teaches students how to respond if braking ability decreases or steering becomes difficult. Students learn emergency control techniques, safe stopping methods, and defensive responses during vehicle problems. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Recognize brake problems Identify steering issues Respond safely during emergencies Maintain vehicle control Apply defensive driving during equipment failure
Engine Trouble and Vehicle Breakdown
This lesson teaches students how to recognize engine problems, respond safely during vehicle breakdowns, and protect themselves and others when mechanical failures happen on the road. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Recognize warning signs of engine trouble Respond safely during breakdowns Understand roadside safety Reduce danger during vehicle failure Apply defensive driving techniques
Running Off the Road Recovery
This lesson teaches students how to respond safely if their vehicle leaves the roadway. Students learn recovery techniques, how to avoid overcorrection, and how to regain control without creating additional danger. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand why vehicles leave the roadway Recognize dangerous recovery actions Avoid overcorrection Return to the roadway safely Apply defensive driving techniques
Collision Procedures
This lesson teaches students what to do immediately after a collision, how to protect themselves and others, and how to respond safely during stressful situations. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand post collision priorities Protect themselves and others Recognize emergency procedures Respond calmly after crashes Apply safe decision making
Emergency Scene Safety and Helping the Injured
This lesson teaches students how to stay safe at emergency scenes, reduce additional danger, assist responsibly, and understand basic priorities when injuries may be involved. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand emergency scene priorities Protect themselves and others Recognize scene hazards Provide safe assistance Apply defensive decisions during emergencies