Lesson Topics and Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, the learner will be able to do the following:

Lesson 1: Tracking

• Evaluate the intended path of the vehicle and explain how to maintain the correct position in the lane
• Identify the benefits of searching to the target area

Lesson 2: Search, Identify, and Manage (SIM)

• Measure space in seconds and accurately judge distance in time
• Identify and describe the searching areas of the SIM process
• Use perceptual skills to recognize vision and/or path restrictions that open or close spaces
• Connect the SIM process to the search areas and manage problems using the best lane position and speed control options as solutions

Lesson 3: Managing Space and Judging Time

• Explain the benefits of managing space and judging time
• Identify the location of the point of no return and describe how and why it is used
• Demonstrate the ability to manage space and judge time including the point of no return and following distance

Lesson 4: Backing

• Apply the SIM process for backing
• Demonstrate the correct hand position and steering technique for backing straight and backing turns
• Determine the best speed control option while backing
• Identify the location of the pivot point and how to use it

Lesson 5: Turnaround Maneuvers

• Identify the types of turnaround maneuvers
• Select the best turnaround maneuver to perform in various environments and situations
• Perform the necessary steps used for the different types of turnaround maneuvers

Lesson 6: Parking

• Identify and perform the correct procedures used to enter and exit angle parking spaces
• Identify and perform the correct procedures used to enter and exit perpendicular parking spaces
• Identify and perform the correct procedures used to enter and exit back-in angle parking spaces
• Identify and perform the correct procedures used to enter and exit back-in perpendicular parking spaces
• Identify and perform the correct procedures used to enter and exit parallel parking spaces