There is so much to learn and know about the world of driving. Roadways, technology, vehicles, safety techniques, etc. In this Module we will talk about owning vehicles, auto insurance, modern and life saving technologies, how driving affects the environment, and more!
Chapters
Chapter 1: Owning A Vehicle
- The Purchase:
- Ownership Responsibilities:
- Be Smart!
- New or Used:
- Take Your Time:
- Watch Out:
- Exterior:
- Interior:
- Frame:
- Engine:
- Suspension:
- Gas Tank / Cap:
- Transmission / Clutch:
- Steering:
- Brakes:
- 4 x 4 Vehicles:
- Alternatively Powered Vehicles
- Electric Vehicles
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Natural Gas Vehicles
- Flexible Fuel Vehicles
- Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- It's A Big Deal!
- Ownership Costs:
- Budgeting for Maintenance
- Financing:
- Smart:
Chapter 2: Modern Vehicle Technologies
- Space Age Tech!
- Collision Prevention
- Collision - Braking Systems
- Collision - Warning Systems
- Lane & Blind Spot Assist
- Parking & Backing Assist
- Automated Parking
- New Age Traction Control
- Terrain & Tire
- Speed Warnings
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Smart Headlights
- Driver Support
- Convenience Technologies
- Self Driving Vehicles
- Future Potential
- Careers in Automotive Safety & Transportation
- Automotive Industry Careers
- What a time to be alive!
Chapter 3: Vehicle Insurance
- Insurance:
- Why is it important?
- Insurance, it’s the law!
- Different Plans, Different Coverage:
- Basic Liability Coverage:
- Go full coverage!
- Medical Coverage:
- (PIP) Personal Injury Protection:
- Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist:
- Rental Car Reimbursement:
- Towing & Labor:
- Comprehensive Insurance:
- Collision Insurance:
- GAP Coverage:
- In Case Of Collision:
- Filing An Insurance Claim:
- Did they get my claim?
- Insurance, coming through!
- Insurance Rates:
- What determines rates?
- Bad News:
- Driving safe saves you money!
- Insurance is a privilege:
- Be Smart:
Chapter 4: Protect the Environment
- Littering:
- It’s the LAW!
- Virginia Littering Laws
- The Impact of Littering:
- We pay for it…
- Prevent Littering:
- Adopt-a-Highway:
- Vehicle Waste:
- Dead Batteries:
- Motor Oils, Antifreeze, Oil Filters:
- Tires:
- Vehicle Emissions:
- Emissions: Cont.
- Reduced-Pollution Driving Practices:
- Check Your Speed:
- Maintenance for the environment!
- Conservation
- The Benefits:
- Keep it clean!
- Community Resources
- More Resources