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What is the primary purpose of the Forward Serpentine exercise?
What is the primary purpose of the Forward Serpentine exercise?
What is the total time allocated for the 1802 Skill Development block of instruction?
What is the total time allocated for the 1802 Skill Development block of instruction?
What is the purpose of the attached handouts distributed to each recruit?
What is the purpose of the attached handouts distributed to each recruit?
What is the source of the material for this section of the lesson plan?
What is the source of the material for this section of the lesson plan?
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What is the replacement date for the original Lesson Plan?
What is the replacement date for the original Lesson Plan?
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How many exercises are listed under the objective of demonstrating proper braking and steering technique?
How many exercises are listed under the objective of demonstrating proper braking and steering technique?
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What is the primary purpose of the T-Driveway - Backing exercise?
What is the primary purpose of the T-Driveway - Backing exercise?
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What is the maximum time allowed to complete the course during the backing exercise?
What is the maximum time allowed to complete the course during the backing exercise?
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How should the student position their hands while backing during the exercise?
How should the student position their hands while backing during the exercise?
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What is the instructor's role in the backing exercise?
What is the instructor's role in the backing exercise?
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What should the student do when approaching the outer row of cones during the backing exercise?
What should the student do when approaching the outer row of cones during the backing exercise?
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What should the student avoid doing while backing during the exercise?
What should the student avoid doing while backing during the exercise?
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What is the primary purpose of the Evasive Steering Exercise?
What is the primary purpose of the Evasive Steering Exercise?
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What is the instructor's role in the Threshold Braking exercise?
What is the instructor's role in the Threshold Braking exercise?
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What is the main objective of the Cornering exercise?
What is the main objective of the Cornering exercise?
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What is the importance of maintaining a 9-3 hand position in the exercises?
What is the importance of maintaining a 9-3 hand position in the exercises?
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What is the purpose of the Controlled Braking exercise?
What is the purpose of the Controlled Braking exercise?
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What is the primary focus of the Dutton's Weave exercise?
What is the primary focus of the Dutton's Weave exercise?
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What is the importance of assuming a proper driving position?
What is the importance of assuming a proper driving position?
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What is the role of the instructor in the exercises?
What is the role of the instructor in the exercises?
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What is the main objective of the Evasive Steering exercise?
What is the main objective of the Evasive Steering exercise?
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What is the importance of exiting the course at the direction of the instructor?
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Study Notes
1802 Skill Development - Day/Night Instructor
- The block of instruction focuses on skill development and evaluation, with attached handouts for notation and comments on skills performed.
Exercises
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Forward Serpentine
- Purpose: Develop basic skills of coordinating acceleration, timing of steering movements, and the use of the 9-3 hand position.
- Key factors: judging fixed objects' relationships to the vehicle, developing skills for other exercises, and building confidence.
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Evasive Steering Exercise
- Purpose: Simulate a sudden obstacle, developing awareness of alternating braking and steering, and experiencing vehicle maneuverability and stability.
- Key factors: personal capabilities and limitations, and vehicle control.
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Threshold Braking (Maximum Braking)
- Purpose: Develop skill in achieving and maintaining maximum braking pressure.
- Key factors: smooth negotiation, constant speed, and 9-3 hand position.
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Cornering (90-degree Turn with Straight Line Braking)
- Purpose: Combine braking and steering skills, and recognize personal and vehicle limitations.
- Key factors: constant speed, 9-3 hand position, and palm position for backing.
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Controlled Braking
- Purpose: Develop skill in achieving and maintaining maximum braking pressure while controlling the direction of the vehicle.
- Key factors: smooth negotiation, constant speed, and 9-3 hand position.
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Backing Exercises
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Dutton's Weave
- Purpose: Develop precise forward and backward control of the vehicle in cramped quarters, at low speed.
- Key factors: precise control, low speed, and constant speed.
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T-Driveway - Backing
- Purpose: Develop backing and roadway positioning skills, and perceptual and judgment skills.
- Key factors: smooth negotiation, constant speed, and 9-3 hand position.
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Dutton's Weave
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Demonstrate proper braking and steering techniques through exercises such as serpentine, evasive, threshold braking, cornering, and controlled braking. Based on the Driver Training Manual by the International Association of Directors.