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Driver Education

Driver Education

Office of Health, Safety, Physical Education
and Sports Administration

440 North Broad Street
John Makara, Coordinator
Voice 215. 400.6809
Fax 215.400.4212
 
    The School District of Philadelphia, Office of Health, Safety and Physical Education, is offering the valuable experience of Driver Education. This is directly related to the District’s commitment to providing educational opportunities that promote comprehensive safety practices, responsibility and preparation for future careers. Eligible students will be instructed in laws related to safe and responsible driving, challenges of driving and implications of irresponsible driving choices.  
 

 

Driver Ed. Course Syllabus


Class One
    •      Introduction to Driver Education
    •     Classroom expectations and procedures
    •     Permit process
    •     Graduated Licensing
    •     Pennsylvania driver manual
    •     Introductory video

Class Two
    •      Review class #!
    •     Driving as a privilege and potential for employment
    •     Introduce the "100" questions that are the pool of questions for the permit test
    •     Current events

Class Three
    •      Decision Making, Stop, Think and Go
    •     Video "Shattered Lives"
    •     Current Events

Class Four
    •      Perceptual Skills
    •     Video "Using Your Eyes Effectively"

Class Five
    •      Identifying Traffic Controls
    •     Video "Are You Reading ME"

Class Six
    •      Basic Maneuvers
    •     Video "Real World Driver, Driving Skills for LIfe"

Class Seven
    •      Identifying Highway Conditions
    •     Current Events

Class Eight
    •      Sharing the Road with Others
    •     Powerpoint Presentation

Class Nine
    •      Identifying Highway Transportation System Events
    •     Identifying Closing Properties
    •     Powerpoint Presentation

Class Ten
    •      Responding to Problem Situations
    •     Responding to Emergencies
    •     Current Events

Class Eleven
    •      Night Driving
    •     Survival 101 Presentation
    •     Philadelphia Police Department Trainers

Class Twelve
    •      Vehicle Systems and Maintenance
    •     Recomended Emergency Supplies
    •     Financial Responsibilities

Class Thirteen
    •      Handling Social Pressures
    •     Driving Record and Laws

Class Fourteen
    •      Review "100" Questions
    •     Driving as an Occupation
    •     Cumulative Review

Class Fifthteen
    •      Issue Certificates
    •     Evaluations
 

 

Participating Schools


* Bartram
* Ben Franklin
* Bok
* Edison 
* Furness
* Lincoln
* Masterman
* Northeast
* Overbrook
* Randolph     
* Swenson
* University City
* West Phila. 
* Washington
 

Driver Ed. Hours

Classes are held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Some sites offer mornings
 
Special Summer Program Available

 

Driver Education Resources