Driver’s Study Group
DARS NORTON
Course Materials
• Master copy of the Virginia Driver’s Manual
• Virginia Driver’s Manual for students
• Application for VA driver’s license (form DL 1P)
• Document guide for driver’s licenses
• “Cheat Sheets” - study companions
• “Go Fish!” road signs card game
• “Trouble” game for final review
Group Setting
Vocational School Setting Benefits
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Multiple high schools included
Maximize class size & attendance
Enhanced participation
Expands discussions
Wider variety of topics
Schedule 2 classes – AM/PM
The more, the merrier!!!
1st Visit - Let’s Play Cards!!!
Goal of “Go Fish”
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Sign recognition
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Image retention
Reinforces color & shapes
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Hands on experience
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Student targets signs
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Repetition
Terrific icebreaker
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Students eager to return
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It’s just fun – great way to
connect with the kids
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Study, study & study!!
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Visits
Cheat Sheets
Time to study
Cover To Cover
Candy Day
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Break out the candy!!!
Bring highlighters for the kids
Dig deep & get the info across
Encourage questions
Question the kids as you go
Ask for examples on specifics
Remind kids to look at signs
when they are out and about
Cover the purpose of the Cheat
Sheets and go thru the material
“Trouble”
Last Visit – Final Review
Final Review
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Play the “Trouble” game – designed to be a final review tool
Cards created with mailing labels and Cheat Sheet questions fixed to
a regular deck of cards
Student draws a card and upon correct answers moves game piece
around the board
Brings out the competition in the students
Read each question for the kids to simulate the test environment
This game will tell you who’s ready for the test and which ones may
need additional tutoring. It leaves no doubt.
It’s a real confidence builder for the class
Solicit a commitment from each person to continue study until test
day. Make test appointments with our local DMV.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact me anytime
Lisa Salyer
276.679.2262
lisa.salyer @dars.virginia.gov