Course Curriculum

14 Chapters · 127 Lessons

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

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      Understanding the Importance of Safe Driving

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      Why should you avoid driving in the blind spot of another driver?

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      Chapter 1 Activity: Observe Other Drivers

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      Chapter 1 Review:

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      Intro - Driver License Requirements in Utah

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      Read this page from the Utah Driver's License Division (open the sections called: Required Drivers Education Hours and Drivers Education Course Options).

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    Chapter 2 - Getting Ready to Drive

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      Distance Drills

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      Watch all three videos on Zero Fatalities

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      Answer these questions about the Zero Fatalities videos

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      Chapter 2 Activity: Interview parent about driver's license experience

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      Review Questions

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      Intro - Preparing to Drive

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      10 Steering Techniques

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      Proper Mirror Adjustment and Seat Position

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      5 Things You Need to Know About Distracted Driving

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      Distracted Driving Activity

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    Chapter 3 – Preparing to Drive

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      Learning Goals

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      The Importance of Defensive Driving

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      1 Adjusting Your Seat: Getting the Basics Right

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      2 Adjusting Mirrors: Covering Your Blind Spots

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      3 Seat Belts and Child Restraints: The #1 Safety Device

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      4 - Steering Techniques: Keeping Control

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      5 Mental & Physical Readiness: Are You Fit to Drive?

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      6 Activity – Distracted Driving Reflection

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      7 Video Study – Drowsy & Distracted Driving

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      Chapter 3 Quiz

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    Chapter 4 - Chapter 4 – Safe Driving in Traffic (Part 1: SMOG, Backing, Following Distance, Speed)

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      Learning Goals

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      1 - S.M.O.G: Your Lane Change Routine

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      2 - Backing Safely

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      3 - Following Distance: The Two-Second Rule

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      4 - Speed Management: The Law vs. Safety

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      5 - Street Design & Speed

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      Exercise – Speed vs. Safety

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      7 - Video Study – Following Distance & Speed

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      Chapter 4 Quiz

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    Chapter 5 – Safe Driving in Traffic (Part 2: Traffic Controls, Lane Markings, Right-of-Way)

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      Learning Goals

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      1 Traffic Controls: Signs, Signals, Pavement

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      2 - Lane Markings: What the Lines Mean

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      3 - Right-of-Way Basics

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      4 - Common Right-of-Way Mistakes

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      5 - Defensive Driving at Intersections

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      6 - Guided Activity – Intersection Role Play

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      7 - Video Study – Right-of-Way at Intersections

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    Chapter 6 – Rules of the Road (Road Signs, Intersections, Roundabouts)

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      Learning Goals

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      1 - Road Sign Colors and Shapes

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      2 - Intersections: Controlled and Uncontrolled

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      3 - Right-of-Way at Intersections

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      4 - Roundabouts: A Safer Intersection

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      5 - Defensive Driving at Signs & Intersections

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      6 - Outdoor exercise – Road Sign Hunt

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      7 Video Study – Roundabouts

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      Chapter 6 Quiz

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    Chapter 7 – Rules of the Road (Highways, Freeways, Passing, HOV Lanes)

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      Learning Goals

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      1 Entering the Freeway: Merging Safely

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      2 - Driving on the Freeway

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      3 - Exiting the Freeway

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      Activity - Freeway Observation

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      4 - Passing Safely

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      5 - HOV Lanes in Utah

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      6 - Common Mistakes on Freeways (and How to Avoid Them)

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      7 Defensive Driving on Freeways

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      Video Study – Freeway Merging & Passing

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      Chapter 7 Quiz

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    Chapter 8 – Turning and Parking

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      Learning Goals

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      1 Turning Safely

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      2 - Two-Point and Three-Point Turns

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      3 - Parking Safely and Legally

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      4 Utah Parking Laws

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      5 Defensive Driving in Parking Lots

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      6 Guided Activity – Parking Practice

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      Video Study – Turning & Parking

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      Chapter 8 Quiz

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    Chapter 9 – Adjusting for Road Conditions and Hazards

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      Learning Goals

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      1 The Basic Speed Law: More Important than the Sign

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      2 Rain and Wet Roads

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      3 Snow, Ice, and Winter Driving

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      4 Fog and Reduced Visibility

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      5 High Winds

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      6 - Hydroplaning and Skids

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      7 - Hills, Curves, and Gravel Roads

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      8 - Animals and Debris Hazards

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      9 - Construction and Work Zones

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      10 Guided Activity – Talk to an Experienced Driver

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      Chapter 9 Quiz

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    Chapter 10 – Pedestrians, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Trucks, and Emergency Vehicles

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      Introduction

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      1 - Pedestrians: Protecting the Most Vulnerable

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      2 - Bicycles: Sharing Narrow Space

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      3 - Motorcycles: Small but Fast

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      4 - Large Trucks: Sharing with Giants

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      5 - Emergency Vehicles: Always Yield

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      6 - Defensive Driving Summary for Chapter 10

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      7 - Guided Student / Parent Activity – Road-User Observation

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      Chapter 10 Quiz

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    Chapter 11 – Basic Car Maintenance

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      Introduction

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      1 Why Maintenance Matters

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      2 -Tires: Your Car’s Shoes

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      3 - Oil and Fluids: The Car’s Lifeblood

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      4 - Lights and Wipers: Seeing and Being Seen

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      5 - Brakes and Steering: Stopping Safely

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      6 - Battery and Belts: Avoiding Breakdowns

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      7) Emergency Equipment: Be Prepared

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      8 Defensive Driving & Maintenance

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      9 Guided Activity – Car Check with Family

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      10 Video Study – Changing a Tire

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      Chapter 11 Quiz

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    Chapter 12 – 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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      4 Suspension and Revocation of License

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      5 Defensive Driving and Impaired Driving Awareness

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      6 Video Study – Family Affected by DUI

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      Chapter 12 Quiz

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    Chapter 13 — Responsibilities in Accidents & Insurance Requirements

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      Introduction

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      1 At-the-Scene Responsibilities (What Utah Law Requires)

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      2 After the Crash: Reporting & Crash Information

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      3 Utah’s Financial Responsibility & Proof of Insurance

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      4 Insurance Coverages: What Pays for What?

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      5 If You Don’t Have Insurance (or Can’t Pay): SR-22 & “Future Proof”

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      6 Quick “What to Do After a Crash” Card (Print/Save)

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      7 Guided Activity — Make Your Accident & Insurance Wallet Card

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      8 Video Study — Insurance & “What to Do After a Crash”

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      Chapter 13 Quiz

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      Watch this video about insurance and what to do in an accident

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

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      Rapid Recap by Chapter

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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.