ADTSEA Driver Education Curriculum 3.0
The following curriculum is required by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation for the purpose of teaching Driver Education students under the age of eighteen.

Unit 1 - Introduction to Novice Driver Responsibilities and
Licensing System
Part 1: Introduction to Course
Part 2: School In-car Plan and Skills Log
Part 3: Communication Guidelines
Part 4: State Driver Education Program and Learning System
Requirements
Part 5: Risk and Risk-taking
Unit 2 - Getting Acquainted with the Vehicle
Part 1: Pre-entry Checks
Part 2: The Area Around the Vehicle
Part 3: Safety Restraints
Part 4: Safety, Communication, Comfort, Convenience, and
Control Devices
Part 5: Pre-drive Procedures, Mirrors, and Blind Spots
Part 6: Vehicle Reference Points
Part 7: Vehicle Owner's Manual
Unit 3 - Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering, and
Stopping
Part 1: Starting the Engine and Moving the Vehicle Forward
Part 2: Steering
Part 3: Moving to Curb/Side of Road and Entering the Roadway
from a Curb
Part 4: Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
Part 5: Backing
Unit 4 - Traffic Control Devices and Laws
Part 1: Definition and Purpose of Traffic Control Devices
Part 2: Traffic Signs
Part 3: Traffic Signals
Part 4: Pavement Markings
Part 5: Traffic and Vehicle Laws
Unit 5 - Vision and Space Management
Part 1: Vision and Perception Requirements
Part 2: Vehicle Operation Space
Part 3: Stopping Distance
Part 4: Space Management System (SEE)
Part 5: Lane Positions and Making Safe Lane Position Choices
Part 6: Divided Attention / Multi-tasking
Unit 6 - Basic Maneuvers in a Low-Risk Environment
Part 1: Natural Laws and Traction
Part 2: Intersections
Part 3: Changing Lanes
Part 4: Turning Around
Part 5: Parking
Part 6: Passing and Being Passed
Unit 7 - Risk Reducing Strategies for Different Driving
Environments
Part 1: Expressway Driving
Part 2: Urban Roadways
Part 3: Rural Roadways
Part 4: Laws Specific to Different Driving Environments
Unit 8 - Sharing the Road with Other Users
Part 1: The Importance of Sharing the Road with Other Users
Part 2: Sharing the Road with Pedestrians
Part 3: Sharing the Road with Bicycles
Part 4: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, Mopeds, and
Scooters
Part 5: Sharing the Road with Large Vehicles
Part 6: Sharing the Road with Emergency Vehicles
Part 7: Sharing the Road with Trains and Public Transportation
Part 8: Sharing the Road with Construction Vehicles and Work
Zones
Unit 9 - The Effects of Distractions on Driving
Part 1: Definition, Effects and Nature of Distracted Driving
Part 2: Potential Distractions Inside the Vehicle
Part 3: Potential Distractions Outside the Vehicle
Part 4: Preventing Distractions Before Driving
Part 5: Addressing Distractions While Driving
Part 6: Spreading the Word the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Unit 10 - Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies
Part 1: Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility
Part 2: Advanced Automotive Technology
Part 3: Changing Traction Conditions
Part 4: Emergency Recovery
Part 5: Controlling Consequences of a Crash
Part 6: Vehicle Malfunctions
Part 7: Collision Reporting
Unit 11 - Impaired Driving
Part 1: The Responsibilty to Say "No"
Part 2: Alcohol-Related Traffic Crash Problem
Part 3: State Alcohol Laws and Penalties
Part 4: Effects and Elimination of Alcohol
Part 5: Effects of Drugs Other than Alcohol on the Driving Task
Unit 12 - The Effects of Fatigue and Emotions on Driving
Part 1: The Causes and Effects of Fatigue
Part 2: Emotions that Can Affect Driving Behavior
Part 3: Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Part 4: Strategies for Anger Management and Responding to
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage
Unit 13 - Travel Planning, Loading, Towing, and Driving Special
Vehicles
Part 1: Travel Planning
Part 2: Towing and Driving Special Vehicles
Part 3: Equipment, Connecting and Loading a Trailer Properly
Appendix A - In-Car Lessons
Lesson 1: Developing Basic Driver Actions
Lesson 2: Driving in Light Traffic
Lesson 3: Driving in Moderate Traffic
Lesson 4: Developing Effective Visual Search Skills, Turning
Around, and Parking
Lesson 5: Driving in Different Environments
Lesson 6: Final Assessment