Utah Elite Drivers Ed Online Course

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Course Curriculum

13 Chapters · 247 Lessons

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Chapter 1 - Introduction to Drivers Education and Requirements to Obtain Drivers License
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  Welcome to Drivers Ed
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  Copy This - DOC
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  Utah Driver License Requirements
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  How To Get Your Learner Permit
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  2026 Driver Handbook - Download It
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  When ready - Apply for learner permit - HERE
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  Practice, Practice, Practice!
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  Optional: Drive Time Log - Setup an account to track driving hours
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  Video - Vehicle Pre-entry Checks
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  Video Quiz: Vehicle Pre-entry Checks
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  Video - The Area Around the Vehicle
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  Video Quiz: The Area Around the Vehicle
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  Video - Reducing Your Risks in the Crash
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  Video Quiz: Reducing Your Risks in the Crash
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  Chapter 1 Quiz:
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  Course Navigation - Welcome to Drivers Ed
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Chapter 2 - Getting Ready to Drive
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  Learning Goals
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  Getting Ready to Drive: Setting Yourself Up for Safety
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  Video Activity - Complete The Zero Fatalities Tasks
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  Video Quiz: Zero Fatalities
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  Chapter 2 Assignment: Interview parent about driver's license experience
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  Proper Seating and Mirror Position
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  (GOOGLE DOC) Video Assignment - Pre-drive Procedures, Mirrors and Blind Spots
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  Reading Your Dashboard: Gauges, Warning Lights & the Instrument Panel
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  Meet the Instrument Panel & Core Gauges
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  Engine & Electrical Warnings
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  Safety & Communication Lights
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  Activity - Vehicle Control Panel and Equipment Location
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  10 Effective Steering Techniques Every Safe Driver Should Know
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  (GOOGLE DOC) Video - Backing a Vehicle
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  5 Things You Need to Know About Distracted Driving
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  Mental & Physical Readiness: Are You Fit to Drive?
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  (GOOGLE DOC) Distracted Driving Activity
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  FIX - 1 Test: Distracted driving worksheet
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  (GOOGLE DOC) Video Activity – Drowsy Driving
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  Assignment: Matching Words Assignment
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  Chapter 2 - Quiz
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Chapter 3 – Traffic Controls, Lane Markings, Signs, Intersections,
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  Learning Goals
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  Sign Shapes & Colors: The Language of the Road
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  Regulatory Signs
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  Warning, School, Construction & Railroad Signs
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  Construction and Work Zones
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  Video: Work Zone Safety
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  Guide & Route Signs: Finding Your Way
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  Traffic Lights: Red, Yellow, Green
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  Flashing Signals, Arrows & Traffic Officers
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  Lane Markings: What the Lines Mean
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  Roadway Markings: Yellow & White Lines, Turn Lanes & Arrows
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  Quiz Chapter 3
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  Video: Intersections - Who goes first
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  Assignment – Neighborhood Sign Scavenger Hunt
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  Assignment: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings
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  Moving After a Stop & Choosing a Safe Gap
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  Video: Approaching, Entering, Stopping and Turning at Intersections
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  Controlled Intersections: Stop & Yield Signs
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  Controlled Intersections: Traffic Signals
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  Uncontrolled Intersections, Conflicts & Right-of-Way Mindset
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  Assignment: Matching Signs and Lines
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  Roundabouts: A Safer Intersection
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  Video - Roundabouts
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  Questions: About Roundabouts
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  Chapter 6 Quiz
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  Chapter 4 Quiz
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  3 – Approaching the Intersection & the Point of No Return
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  4 – Crossing Intersections Safely (No Lane Changes!)
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  Fix Slides - Why Intersections Matter So Much
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  Activity: Intersection Role Play
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  Defensive Driving at Intersections
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  Assignment -Match the Intersections
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  Spotting Intersections Early & Planning a Safe Path
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Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving, Advanced Intersections
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  Learning Goals– Lane Changes, Following Distance & Speed Managemen
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  The Importance of Defensive Driving in Utah
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  Assignment: Write Your Hazard Statements
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  The Importance of Defensive Driving
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  10 Essential Defensive Driving Techniques
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  MOVE - to defensive driving - Assignment: Create a One-Page Personal Defensive-Driving Plan with 3 Sections
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  Chapter 1 Activity: Observe Other Drivers
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  Assinment: Defensive driving
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  The Point System
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  Utah Crash Patterns and Teen Risk
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  Video - Searching Ahead
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  Activity: Searching Ahead
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  Right-of-Way Basics
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  Right-of-Way at Intersections
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  Common Right-of-Way Mistakes
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  Activity - 4-Way Stop Activity
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  Video Assignment - Stopping Distance
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  Video Study – Right-of-Way at Intersections
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  S.M.O.G: Your Lane Change Routine
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  Video - Changing Lanes
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  Activity: Changing Lanes
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  Following Distance: The Two-Second Rule
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  Video Activity: Managing Space
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  4 - Utah Speed Limits & The Basic Speed Law
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  5 - Higher Speeds, More Conflict Points
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  Doc / Activity: Speed and Reaction Time
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  Chapter 5 Quiz
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Chapter 6 – Highways, Freeways, Passing, HOV Lanes
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  Learning Goals – Freeways, Expressways, and HOV Lanes
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  1 Expressway Basics & Why They’re Safer Than You Think
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  2 Expressway Advantages & Low-Risk Strategies
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  Entering the Freeway: Merging Safely
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  3 Entering an Expressway the Right Way
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  Video - Merging on the Highway
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  Driving on the Freeway
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  Video - How to Drive on the Freeway
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  Exiting the Freeway
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  4 Using IPDE on Expressways & Exiting Safely
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  Lane Choice, Following Distance & Lane Changes
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  Activity – Freeway Observation
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  Passing Safely
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  Video - Passing Safely
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  HOV Lanes in Utah
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  Common Mistakes on Freeways (and How to Avoid Them)
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  Defensive Driving on Freeways
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  Video - Defensive Driving Tips on Freeway/Highway
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  Video Study – Freeway Merging & Passing
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  Fix Chapter 7 Quiz
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  Chapter 6 Quiz
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Chapter 7 – Turning and Parking
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  Learning Goals
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  Turning Safely
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  Backing Safely
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  Two-Point and Three-Point Turns
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  Parking Safely and Legally
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  Video - Parallel Parking
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  Utah Parking Laws
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  Video - Downhill Parking
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  Video - Uphill Parking
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  Defensive Driving in Parking Lots
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  Video - How to Park in a Parking Stall
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  Video Study – Turning & Parking
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  Video - Parking
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  Activity: Parking
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  Chapter 7 Quiz
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Chapter 8 – Road Conditions, Hazards and Car Crashes
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  Learning Goals
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  Visibility & Adverse Conditions
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  Winter Driving & Vehicle Malfunctions
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  Rain and Wet Roads
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  Snow, Ice, and Winter Driving
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  Fog and Reduced Visibility
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  High Winds
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  Hydroplaning and Skids
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  Hills, Curves, and Gravel Roads
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  Animals and Debris Hazards
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  Video: Hazard Perception Basics for Beginners
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  Video - Hazard Recognition
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  Activity: Hazard Recognition
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  Guided Activity – Talk to an Experienced Driver
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  Video - Communicating
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  Activity: Communicating
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  Video - Understanding Car Crashes: It’s Basic Physic
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  Activity: Understanding Car Crashes
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  2 Gravity & Vehicle Control
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  3 Energy of Motion & Stopping Distance
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  4 Friction & Traction: How Your Tires Really Control the Car
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  5 Tires & Traction Management
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  6 Force of Impact & Crash Dynamics
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  7 Safety Belts & the Three Collisions
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  8 Restraint Devices, Air Bags & Correct Safety Belt Use
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  Collisions, Highway Hypnosis & Drowsy Driving
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  Quiz Chapter 8
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Chapter 9 – Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trucks, and Emergency Vehicles
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  Introduction
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  Pedestrians: Protecting the Most Vulnerable
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  Video: Zero Fatalities - Heads Up Utah: How you can keep pedestrians safe
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  Bicycles: Sharing Narrow Space
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  Video: Look for Cyclist on the Road
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  Motorcycles: Small and Fast but Sometimes Invisible
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  Videos: Watch These 2 Videos on Motorcycles
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  Large Trucks: Sharing with Giants
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  Videos: Driving Along Large Semi Trucks
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  Emergency Vehicles: Always Yield
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  Video: Emergency Vehicles
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  Defensive Driving Tips Around Pedestrians, Cyclists, Motorcycles and Semi Trucks
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  Activity: Student / Parent Activity – Road-User Observation
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  Quiz: Chapter 9
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Chapter 10 – Basic Car Maintenance and Travel Preparation
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  Introduction
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  Why Maintenance Matters
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  Tires: Your Car’s Shoes
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  Oil and Fluids: The Car’s Lifeblood
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  Video: Under the Hood - The 5 Lifeblood Fluids of Your Car
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  Lights and Wipers: Seeing and Being Seen
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  Video: Basic Car Controls (Wipers, Mirrors, Lights, etc)
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  Brakes and Steering: Stopping Safely
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  Video: Warning Signs of Bad Brakes
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  6 - Battery and Belts: Avoiding Breakdowns
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  Video: Symptoms of a Bad Serpentine Belt
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  7 Emergency Equipment: Be Prepared
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  8 Maintenance Preparation
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  Learning Activity – Car Check with Family
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  10 Video Activity – Changing a Tire
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  2 Smart Local Trips & Everyday Planning
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  3 Vehicle Preparation & Catching Problems Early
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  4 Route Selection & Avoiding Getting Lost
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  5 Long-Distance Travel & Map Reading Basics
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  6 Using Maps to Find Towns in Utah & Measure Distance
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  7 Advanced Trip Preparation & Vehicle Checkups
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  8 Emergency Gear, Winter Prep & Personal Readiness
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  Chapter 10 Quiz
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Chapter 11 – Drugs, Alcohol, Suspension/Revocation of License
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  Introduction
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  1 Alcohol: “I Feel Fine” is the Most Dangerous Lie
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  2 Drugs: Not Just Illegal Substances
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  3 The Real Consequences of DUI in Utah
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  Video Activity - Family Affected by DUI
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  4 Suspension and Revocation of License
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  5 Defensive Driving and Impaired Driving Awareness Skills
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  Video Activity - Drinking & Driving
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  Video Activity: Drinking and Driving
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  Why Alcohol & Driving Don’t Mix
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  How Alcohol Changes Your Brain & Driving Skills
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  Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) & Utah’s Limits
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  Myths vs. Truths About Alcohol
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  Drugs & Driving
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  DUI Laws & Implied Consent in Utah
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  Penalties & Real-Life Consequences in Utah
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  If You Are Stopped by a Police Officer
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  Chapter 11 Quiz
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  Activity: Drinking and Driving
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  Assignment: ZERO FATALITIES Impaired Driving
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  Chapter 11 Quiz
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Chapter 12 — Responsibilities in Accidents & Insurance Requirements
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  Introduction
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  Freedom, Responsibility & the Real Cost of a Car
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  Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Life
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  Leasing vs. Buying: Understanding the Tradeoffs
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  At-the-Scene Responsibilities (What Utah Law Requires)
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  After the Crash: Reporting & Crash Information
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  Insurance Coverages: What Pays for What?
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  If You Don’t Have Insurance (or Can’t Pay): SR-22 & “Future Proof”
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  “What to do After a Crash” Card (Print/Save)
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  7 Activity — Make Your Accident & Insurance Wallet Card
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  Video Activity: Handling Crashes “What to Do After a Crash”
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  Video Review: Handling Crashes
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  Smart Used-Car Shopping: Checks & Test Drives
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  Financial Responsibility & How Auto Insurance Works
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  Liability, Bodily Injury, Medical Payments & No-Fault
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  Collision, Comprehensive & Deductibles
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  Uninsured Motorist Coverage & What Affects Your Rates
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  Chapter 12 Quiz
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Chapter 13 - Air Quality & Vehicle Emissions
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  Emissions, Your Car, and Clean Air
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  Why New Drivers Should Care About Air Quality
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  How Cars Affect the Air
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  Drive Less When You Can
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  Emission Systems & Fuel Basics
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  Utah Air Quality & Vehicle Emissions Programs
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  Chapter 14 Quiz
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  Activity: EPA website Scavenger Hunt
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  Chapter 13 Quiz
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Chapter 14 — Course Recap & Comprehensive Practice Test (50 Questions)
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  Practice test info
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  50 Question Practice Test

About the Course

Welcome to the Utah Elite Drivers Ed online course. This user-friendly and robust course is designed to help you become a safer and more confident driver. Approved by the Utah Drivers License Division, it fulfills the coursework requirement for obtaining your driver's license. Teenage student drivers also need to complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a certified instructor and pass the road skills test to qualify for a full license. Join us and start your journey to safe driving today.

Utah Elite Drivers Ed Online Course

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Drivers Education and Requirements to Obtain Drivers License

Chapter 2 - Getting Ready to Drive

Chapter 3 – Traffic Controls, Lane Markings, Signs, Intersections,

Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving, Advanced Intersections

Chapter 6 – Highways, Freeways, Passing, HOV Lanes

Chapter 7 – Turning and Parking

Chapter 8 – Road Conditions, Hazards and Car Crashes

Chapter 9 – Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trucks, and Emergency Vehicles

Chapter 10 – Basic Car Maintenance and Travel Preparation

Chapter 11 – Drugs, Alcohol, Suspension/Revocation of License

Chapter 12 — Responsibilities in Accidents & Insurance Requirements

Chapter 13 - Air Quality & Vehicle Emissions

Chapter 14 — Course Recap & Comprehensive Practice Test (50 Questions)

About the Course