Aim

To provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to develop responsible drivers.

Goals

To develop drivers who:

• operate a motor vehicle with poise and confidence;
• respect the rules of the road;
• drive without creating hazardous situations for themselves or others; and,
• identify and deal effectively with real and potential hazards.

Common Essential Learning Foundational Objectives for Driver Education

• to enable students to use language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) for differing audiences and purposes that are relevant to the students and driver education. (COM)
• to strengthen students' understanding within driver education through applying knowledge of numbers and their interrelationships. (NUM)
• to develop an understanding that the automobile both shapes and is shaped by society. (TL)
• to develop perceptual and decision making skills necessary for safe driving. (CCT)
• to explore thoughts underlying feelings and the feelings underlying decisions and beliefs related to driving. (PSVS)
• to enhance employability skills. (PSVS)
• to support students in treating themselves, others and the environment with respect. (PSVS)
• to motivate students to meet their own learning needs within the course and beyond. (IL)

The following symbols have been used to refer to the Common Essential Learnings:

COM	Communication

CCT	Critical and Creative Thinking

IL	Independent Learning

NUM	Numeracy

PSVS	Personal and Social Values and Skills

TL	Technological Literacy