Course Content
CHAPTER 1: ASSESSING AND MANAGING RISK
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1.1: THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND RISK MANAGEMENT
1.2: UNDERSTANDING AND APPLING THE SIPDE PROCESS
1.3: UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE SMITH SYSTEM
1.4: THE VALUE OF TAKING A DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE
CHAPTER 1 QUIZ
CHAPTER 2: KNOWING YOURSELF
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2.1: EMOTIONS AFFECT YOUR DRIVING ABILITY
2.2: HOW VISION AFFECTS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE
2.3: TEMPORARY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE
2.4: LONG TERM PHYSICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT DRIVING ABILITY
CHAPTER 2 QUIZ
CHAPTER 3: HANDLING SOCIAL PRESSURES
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3.1: ALCOHOL’S EFFECT ON ONE’S HEALTH AND ONE’S FUTURE
3.2: ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS ON DRIVING
3.3: HOW OTHER DRUGS AFFECT DRIVING ABILITY
3.4: DISTRACTIONS CAN INCREASE DRIVING RISK
CHAPTER 3 QUIZ
CUMULATIVE REVIEW - UNIT 1
CHAPTER 4: SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
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4.1: UNDERSTANDING REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGNS
4.2: GUIDE AND INTERNATIONAL SIGNS
4.3: UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS
4.4: RESPONDING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
CHAPTER 4 QUIZ
CHAPTER 5: RULES OF THE ROAD
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5.1: Each State Has Administrative Laws
5.2: RIGHT OF WAY RULES ARE ESSENTIAL
5.3: SPEED LIMITS HELP IN REDUCING RISK
5.4: IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
CHAPTER 5 QUIZ
CHAPTER 6: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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6.1: COMFORT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
6.2: THE VISIBILITY AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS OF YOUR CAR
6.3: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
6.4: CHECKS AND PROCEDURES TO USE BEFORE DRIVING
CHAPTER 6 QUIZ
CHAPTER 7: STARTING, STEERING, AND STOPPING
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7.1: BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7.2: BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES: MANUAL TRANSMISSION
7.3: ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, AND SPEED
7.4: LEARNING HOW TO STEER THE CAR
CHAPTER 7 QUIZ
CHAPTER 8: BASIC DRIVING SKILLS
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8.1: MOVING FROM A CURB INTO TRAFFIC AND OUT OF TRAFFIC TO A CURB
8.2: MANAGING POWER AND SPEED ON HILLS AND MOUNTAINS
8.3: MANAGING VISIBILITY, TIME, AND SPACE WHEN CHANGING LANES
8.4: PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND BEING PASSED
CHAPTER 8 QUIZ
CUMULATIVE REVIEW: UNIT 2
CHAPTER 9: TURNING AND PARKING
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9.1: HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND EXECUTE A RIGHT TURN
9.2: HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND EXECUTE A LEFT TURN
9.3: PLANNING AND EXECUTING A REVERSE IN DIRECTION
9.4: HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND EXECUTE A PARKING MANEUVER
CHAPTER 9 QUIZ
Chapter 10: DRIVING ENVIRONMENTS
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10.1: MANAGING VISIBILITY, TIME, AND SPACE
10.2: VISIBILITY, TIME, AND SPACE ON URBAN STREETS
10.3: VISIBILITY, TIME, AND SPACE ON RURAL ROADS
10.4: VISIBILITY, TIME, AND SPACE ON MULTIPLE LANE HIGHWAYS
CHAPTER 10 QUIZ
Chapter 11: LIGHT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
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11.1: DRIVING SAFELY IN LOW LIGHT AND AT NIGHT
11.2: VISIBILITY, BRIGHT LIGHT, AND GLARE
11.3: MINIMIZING RISK IN RAIN AND SNOW
11.4: OTHER HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 11 QUIZ
Chapter 12: SHARING THE ROADWAY
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12.1: SHARING THE ROADWAY WITH PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS
12.2: SHARING THE ROADWAY WITH MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES
12.3: SHARING THE ROADWAY WITH OTHER VEHICLES
12.4: SAFE DRIVING PROCEDURES AT RAILROAD CROSSING
CHAPTER 12 QUIZ
Chapter 13: NATURAL LAWS AND DRIVING
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13.1: NATURAL LAWS AND THE MOVEMENT OF YOUR CAR
13.2: NATURAL LAWS AND STEERING AND BRAKING
13.3: USING NATURAL LAWS TO MANAGE SKIDS
13.4: NATURAL LAWS, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND COLLISIONS
CHAPTER 13 QUIZ
Chapter 14: RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY
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14.1: BRAKE, ENGINE, AND STEERING FAILURES
14.2: TIRE FAILURE AND OTHER SERIOUS PROBLEMS
14.3: WAITING FOR HELP AND PROTECTING THE SCENE
14.4: FIRST AID GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 14 QUIZ
CUMULATIVE REVIEW - UNIT 3
Chapter 15: BUYING A CAR
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15.1: DETERMINING PERSONAL NEED WHEN CONSIDERING BUYING A CAR
15.2: FACTORS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN SELECTING A CAR
15.3: HOW TO OBTAIN FINANCING FOR A NEW OR USED CAR
15.4: CHOOSING AND PURCHASING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
CHAPTER 15 QUIZ
Chapter 16: INSPECTING AND CARING FOR YOUR CAR
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16.1: CHECKING YOUR CAR BEFORE AND AFTER YOU START THE ENGINE
16.2: BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE ENGINE AND POWERTRAIN
16.3: UNDERSTANDING AND MAINTAINING CAR SYSTEMS
16.4: SUSPENSION, STEERING, BRAKES, AND TIRES
CHAPTER 16 QUIZ
Chapter 17: PLANNING A TRIP
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17.1: PREPARING YOURSELF AND YOUR CAR FOR A SHORT TRIP
17.2: GETTING READY FOR A LONG TRIP
17.3: LOADING AND DRIVING WITH A TRAILER
17.4: DRIVING SAFELY IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
CHAPTER 17 QUIZ
Chapter 18: THE KNOWLEDGE TEST
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18.1: GETTING READY FOR THE KNOWLEDGE TEST
18.2: GETTING READY FOR THE IN VEHICLE TEST
18.3: GETTING THE VEHICLE READY FOR THE TEST
18.4: TAKING THE FINAL TEST: THE IN VEHICLE TEST
CHAPTER 18 QUIZ
CUMULATIVE REVIEW - UNIT 4
FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS: IN-PERSON PROCTORED REQUIREMENT
Utah Online Driver Education Course

5.4: IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION

No matter how good a driver you are there is no guarantee that you can always avoid a collision. Human suffering, loss of time, legal problems, and great expense can result from a collision regardless of who is at fault.

What Should You Do If You Are in a Collision?

  • Stop immediately: Drivers who do not stop when involved in a collision are breaking the law. Turn off the ignition to prevent the risk of fire.

  • Warn others if possible: Turn on your hazard flashers to notify other drivers that there is a problem ahead. If you have reflecting triangles, set them up at least 100 feet ahead of and behind the collision scene.

  • Give aid to the injured: Check for injured persons, moving an injured person can result in more serious injury. Do what you can do to provide first aid.

  • Try to get medical help: Call 911

  • Call the police: By law a collision resulting in injury, death, or property damage above a given dollar value must be reported to the police.

  • Exchange information: Drivers involved in collisions should exchange information with the other driver and get the names and addresses of all witnesses, otherwise, if the police are on their way let them handle all matters.

  •  Stay at the scene: If people have been seriously injured or killed, remain at the scene until the police allow you to leave.

  • See a doctor: Even if you have been treated at the scene of the collision some injuries do not appear right away so be safe and get yourself checked out thoroughly by seeing your own family doctor.

If a collision is the result of your having broken a traffic law depending on the severity of the crash you may:

  • Be fined and have to pay court costs
  • Have your license suspended or revoked
  • Be sent to jail

If it is found that you were intoxicated or under the influence of other drugs at the time of the collision the penalties are even more severe. If you come across a collision scene and help appears needed you should stop well off the roadway and offer whatever assistance that you can.

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