QLWG Skills for Life
Acknowledgements
Published by: Quebec Literacy Working Group:
Central Québec School Board:
Eastern Shores School Board:
Eastern Townships School Board:
English Montreal School Board:
Kativik School Board:
Lester B. Pearson School Board:
Littoral School Board:
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Additional Expertise:
Patti L. Moore
Debrah Adams
Ilze Epners
Mario Pasteris and Mary Gouskos
Carmelle Castonguay
Denise Llewellyn
David Roberts
Maria Gudzio
Linda Martin
Darlene Brown
Warren Halligan
Patti L. Moore
Vicki-Ann Huegli
PROCEDE (Provincial Organization of
Continuing Education Directors – English)
Vérifikation Anglaise: Karen Ingalls
Creative Solutions Créatives: Vilnis Epners
Teachers, Tutors, Students and
Local Animators from the
following groups who fieldtested the units:
Central Québec School Board
Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council
Eastern Shores School Board
Eastern Townships School Board
English Montreal School Board
Gaspesie Literacy Council
Kativik School Board
Laurentian Literacy Council
The Learning Exchange
Literacy in Action
Literacy Unlimited
Littoral School Board
Lester B. Pearson School Board
New Frontiers School Board
Quebec City Reading Council
Riverside School Board
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
South Shore Reading Council
Western Quebec Literacy Council
Western Québec School Board
Yamaska Literacy Council
ISBN Number: 978-0-9812349-0-8
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Assessment of Student Comprehension and Progress
The Tutor Support Guide provides a sequential list of questions for you to review with the distance
education learner. These questions will help you to monitor and guide learner progress. This document will
help you to record progress as you review different sections of the QLWG’s Skills for Life units with the
learner.
Name of Student:
_____________________________________________________________________
Unit Title:
_____________________________________________________________________
Pages Reviewed:
_____________________________________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________________________________
Progress Indicator
Competent
The learner…
Needs to
develop
competence
Observations/Comments
1. adequately responds to
questions on the unit of
study.
2.
3.
demonstrates a sufficient
level of comfort with
concepts presented in the
unit.
demonstrates an ability
to work independently to
complete tasks.
4.
provides evidence of task
completion.
5.
can use personal learning
style and strategies to
complete tasks.
can connect the theme to
his or her own life.
6.
General Observations:
______________________________________________________________________________________
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Checking for Progress and Comprehension
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Overview:
An individual must deal with a considerable amount of documentation in order to get his or
her driver’s licence. The purpose of this unit is to make the handling of such documentation
more manageable. To begin, learners are provided with important background information on
this process. Simplified explanations of the SAAQ Driver’s Handbook are also included in
order to make the reading of this document less intimidating. While it is not possible to cover
everything in the handbook (it has 270 pages!), it is possible to provide learners with
strategies to handle this document. A sample written test for the SAAQ knowledge test is
included as well as suggested strategies to handle such tests. Other important items that are
involved in getting one’s driver’s licence are also included: fees, seasonal driving in Quebec,
drinking and driving, etc. Essentially, this unit offers a comprehensive overview of how to
get a driver’s licence in Quebec and how to respect the rules of the road.
Important: The learner will need a copy of the Driver’s Handbook from the SAAQ (roughly
$20.00).
The Unit at a Glance:
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Discover the basics of getting a driver’s licence (fees involved, what it means, how to
get started).
Learn about seasonal driving in Quebec.
Read an article about being a safe driver.
Learn the basics (the Driver’s Handbook).
Develop strategies for reading the Driver’s Handbook.
Practice sample multiple choice tests (written).
Checking for Comprehension
You are provided with a list of questions for various sections of this unit of study. You
can check for learner progress by asking questions on the section of the workbook that
that your student has worked on (or is working on).
Whenever possible, you are provided with the correct answers to questions (in green).
For the most part, however, answers will vary. When the learner responds to a question,
verify that he or she both understands key concepts and is progressing at an appropriate
rate. As a distance education tutor, you should also check for the learner’s level of
comfort and ability with the work. Always consider the following:
Does he/she understand?
Can he/she do the activities?
How is he/she doing with reading?
How is he/she doing with writing?
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Discussion Questions to Monitor Progress,
Comprehension and Task Completion
Pages 1-10 of the student workbook
Check for Comprehension:
1. What does ______________________________ (insert driving word) mean?
Verify comprehension of several of the driving words:
Driving Word
1. accelerate
2. certified
3. cyclist
4. defensive
5. demerit
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
emergency
illegal
impaired
intersection
Knowledge Test
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Learner’s
Licence
maximum
minimum
merge
offence
overpass
parallel park
passenger
pedestrian
probationary
21.
22.
23.
24.
prohibited
reverse
right-of-way
SAAQ
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
seat belt
shoulder
signal
suspended
vehicle
Meaning
To speed up.
To have a licence or certificate that says you are able to do
something.
Someone on a bicycle.
Driving to protect yourself from others’ mistakes.
Points taken from your driver’s licence (for making mistakes when
you drive).
A sudden event (like an accident) that requires action right away.
Against the law.
Being affected by drugs and/or alcohol.
A place where two or more roads meet.
The written test that a person must pass in order to get a learner’s
licence.
A paper that proves that a person has passed the tests to legally
learn how to drive.
The fastest speed that you can drive.
The slowest speed you can drive.
Two driving lanes that become one lane.
An act that goes against the law/rules of the road.
A road that goes over another road.
To park directly beside the sidewalk (between two other cars).
A person riding in a car.
A person who is walking.
A short-term licence that allows a new driver to learn the rules of
the road.
Not allowed!
To go backwards.
The right to go first.
The Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec is responsible
for testing new drivers and giving licences.
A belt that keeps you safely in your car in the case of an accident.
The unpaved side of the road.
To let other cars know which way you will turn.
To have your licence taken away for a period of time.
A car, truck, motorcycle or other means of transportation.
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2. What is the Knowledge Test?
It tests how well you know traffic and driving rules. You cannot legally drive a vehicle
if you have not passed this test.
3. Describe the Knowledge Test.
It has three sections of multiple-choice questions.
4. What percentage must you get to pass this test?
You must get 75% of the answers correct in each section to pass. If you fail, you only need
to take the section(s) that you failed. You must wait seven days before retaking the test.
5. What you should you do to pass the Knowledge Test?
9 Study the Driver's Handbook.
9 Study the manual, Driving a Passenger Vehicle.
9 Test your knowledge about driving with practice quizzes.
6. Do you have to be a Canadian citizen or resident to take the Knowledge Test?
Yes!
7. What must you bring with you on the day of the test?
Two pieces of ID:
The first ID must be either…
9 A birth certificate
9 A permanent resident card
9 A certificate of Canadian citizenship
9 A Canadian passport
The second ID should be…
9 A Quebec Health Insurance Card
8. Where will you go to take a Knowledge Test?
The nearest SAAQ.
9. Do you have to pay to take the Knowledge Test?
Yes!
10. The Knowledge Test to get your learner’s licence is multiple-choice. What does this
mean?
You will have multiple choices to choose from / will have to find the one correct
answer.
11. What are some strategies (tips) to help you successfully do such tests?
Check for general comprehension of the following six tips:
TIP 1: Read the question and try to answer it BEFORE looking at the possible answers.
If you think of the answer first, you are less likely to choose a wrong answer.
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TIP 2: Don’t spend too much time on one question. You are better off answering the
questions that you are sure of first.
TIP 3: If the question asks you something you do not know, try to cross out any of the
wrong answers before you guess.
TIP 4: Only change your answer if you are sure you made a mistake. Studies show
that a person’s first answer is usually the right one.
TIP 5: When you have finished the test, go back to the tougher questions. Take the
time you have left to answer them.
TIP 6: If you still cannot answer the tough questions, then guess. You should never
leave a blank on a multiple-choice test – there is always a chance to get the
right answer.
Pages 11-14 of the student workbook
Check for Comprehension:
1. What does a learner’s licence let you do?
A learner's licence allows you to practice driving.
2. You must have a person with you when you are driving with a learner’s licence. How
long must this person have had a driver’s licence?
Two (2) years.
3. How much alcohol is permitted if you are driving with a learner’s licence?
You cannot drink ANY alcohol before you drive with a learner's licence.
4. When can you take a road test?
9 After twelve (12) months without a driving course.
9 After eight (8) months if you have completed a driving course.
5. What will you need when you go for your road test?
9 One of the IDs you showed to get your learner's licence.
9 Your learner's licence.
9 Proof that you passed a driving course (if you did this).
9 A consent form (signed by your guardian) if you are under age 18.
9 A registration certificate and proof of insurance for the vehicle you will use for
the road test.
9 $25 for the test (cash or cheque).
9 $96 for a probationary licence (cash or cheque).
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6. What is a probationary licence?
With your road test passed, you will be given a probationary licence if you are under
the age of 25.
7. When will you get a regular driver's licence?
9 Once you have had your probationary licence with no problems for 24 months.
9 Once you have passed a driving test, if you are 25 years of age or older.
8. How often do you have to get your driver’s licence renewed?
You will need to get your driver’s licence renewed every four years at the SAAQ.
9. What step are you on right now? What will you do next to get your driver’s licence?
Answers will vary. Verify that learner is on the right track/knows what to do next.
10. Do you already know a lot about driving? Explain.
Answers will vary. Verify that learner is on the right track / knows what to do next.
Pages 15-20 of the student workbook
Check for Comprehension:
1. List the three most important things a driver should know/do.
(NOTE: you may wish to elaborate on some of these points. i.e. What is a blind spot?)
9 Be alert.
9 Know your vehicle.
9 Get into position.
9 Keep your view clear.
9 Know your blind spots.
9 Seat belts must be worn!
2. What should you do when it’s foggy?
9 Slow down.
9 Make sure your lights are on.
9 Use your low beam headlights - high beams reflect off the moisture.
9 Avoid passing or changing lanes.
9 Keep a safe distance from the car ahead of you.
9 Keep your windows and mirrors clean. Use your defroster and wipers to
maximize your vision.
9 If the fog is really thick, pull over and turn on your emergency flashers.
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3. What should you do when it is raining?
9 Drive slowly.
9 Make sure your windshield wipers are in good condition. If your wipers do not
fully clean your windshield, replace them.
9 Leave space between you and the vehicle ahead so that you don’t get sprayed
which can make it difficult to see.
9 Avoid puddles. A puddle can hide large potholes that can damage your vehicle or
cause a flat tire. Water in puddles can also splash nearby pedestrians.
4. What should you do in the snow?
9 Slow down.
9 If the snow is hard-packed (which is as slippery as ice), go VERY slowly.
9 Avoid sudden steering, braking or accelerating.
9 Blowing snow will block your view of the road. When there is blowing snow, drive
only if necessary.
5. What should you do if you get caught in blowing snow?
9 Stay alert.
9 Slow down gradually and drive VERY slowly.
9 Make sure your lights are on.
9 Be patient. Avoid passing or changing lanes.
9 Keep a good distance from the car ahead of you - you will need extra space to
brake safely.
9 Use your defroster and wipers to clean your windows – you want to see as much
as possible.
9 Slowly get off the road if you cannot see anything.
Pages 21-26 of the student workbook
Check for Comprehension:
1. What is the article, “Be a Road Warrior” about?
How to actively drive safely. / Rules of the road.
2. Why should you use your turn signal?
“Not using your turn signal is not only dangerous it is discourteous. Other drivers
are not mind readers and don’t know when you’re preparing to change lanes or make
a right turn. Signalling is especially important for pedestrians, motorcyclists and
cyclists. Assuming no one is in your blind spot, not signalling will give no advance
warning to whoever is next to you and this could have disastrous results.”
3. Why should you use your mirrors?
So you know what’s going on around you. Good drivers always know what’s going on
in front, in back and all around them.
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4. What new or difficult words did you discover in this article?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
5. How did you find the meaning of these words?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion and ability to handle new words in print.
6. Provide several examples of habits that a good driver should have?
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Always be aware of other vehicles around you.
Check your mirrors every five seconds or so.
Check your blind spots by quickly looking over your shoulder.
Be extra careful when the traffic light is changing.
Use signals to tell other drivers what you want to do. After signalling, move only when it
is safe to do so.
Keep to the right of the road or in the right-hand lane on multi-lane roads unless you
want to turn left or pass another vehicle.
Obey the maximum speed limit posted on signs along the road.
Drive below the maximum speed in bad weather or heavy traffic.
When police officers are directing traffic, you must follow their directions
Drive at the same speed as traffic around you without going over the speed limit. Leave a
space between you and the vehicle ahead to avoid collision.
7. Which are Dos and which are Don’ts of the road?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Speed – don’t!
Check your mirrors – do!
Drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol - don’t!
Get in a large truck’s blind spot - do!
Watch for traffic signs - do!
Obey traffic laws and signs - do!
Drive the speed limit - do!
Signal before you change lanes - do!
Pass a stopped school bus - don’t!
Drive through a stop sign or stop light - don’t!
Pages 27-29 of the student workbook
Check for Comprehension:
1. What is the purpose of traffic lights?
Traffic lights guide drivers and pedestrians. They tell us when to slow down, stop and go.
2. What does a green light mean?
9 You can go straight.
9 You can turn left after pedestrians have crossed.
9 You can turn right once you have yielded to vehicles and pedestrians.
3. What does a flashing green light mean?
You can go straight, turn right, or turn left.
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4. What does a red light mean?
You must stop and wait for a green light.
5. What does a yellow light mean?
You should prepare for a red light. Slow down and stop if you have time.
6. There is a large section of the Driver’s Handbook that explains all the traffic signs
that you will see on the road. The following only has a few of the most seen traffic
signs. Do you know the different signs? Explain.
Answers will vary. Check for knowledge of traffic signs and the Driver’s Handbook.
7. What does a YIELD sign look like?
Upside down red and white triangle.
8. What does a DO NOT ENTER sign look like?
Red circle with a white line through it.
9. What does a ONE WAY sign look like?
Large white arrow pointing in one direction.
Page 30 of the student workbook
The learner is asked to reflect on his/her learning and progress with this unit. Verify
progress, comprehension, and task completion.
1. Have you completed all activities?
2. What was easy and why?
3. What was difficult and why?
Pages 31-43 of the student workbook
Check for Comprehension:
1. Where can you buy a Driver’s Handbook?
9 At an SAAQ office
9 Online
9 At a bookstore
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2. What are some tips for reading the Driver’s Handbook?
9 To begin, review what you already know about driving. You will see that the rules
of the road are not entirely new to you.
9 Take some time to get to know your handbook. Look at the table of contents at the
front of the handbook.
9 Don’t worry about understanding every word – it is more important to get the
general idea.
9 Use the index at the back of the book to find details on specific things.
9 Take notes.
9 Highlight important parts.
9 Keep a journal of what you learn.
3. How can you find details in your Driver’s Handbook?
Look for key words in the index at the back of the book.
4. How did you do on the multiple-choice practice tests?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
5. Do you think you could do better? How?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
6. Did you use the tips for taking a multiple-choice test? How did they help?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
Pages 44-46 of the student workbook
For several days, the learner should make observations of how this theme affects his/her
everyday life. He/she should be able to connect the unit’s theme with his/her respective
world.
1. What did you observe over the past few days?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
2. How does driving affect your life?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
3. How does driving affect the lives of those around you?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
4. Can you provide some concrete examples of what you observed?
Answers will vary. Check for task completion.
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Page 47 of the student workbook
The learner is asked to think about what he/she has learned in this unit.
Check for Comprehension:
1. What did you know before you started this unit?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension.
2. What do you know now?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension.
3. What else would you like to know?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension.
Pages 48-50 of the student workbook
The learner is asked to complete a Learning Checklist. You may wish to go over this list
together. See pages 15 and 16 for a copy of this list.
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Checkpoint – Getting My Driver’s Licence
ANSWER KEY
Please note that many of the answers to these questions will vary according to individual
learners. Check for understanding and an ability to articulate valid responses.
1. What are the main steps to getting a driver’s licence?
Answers may vary. Check for understanding of process.
1. Prepare for the Knowledge Test.
2. Pass the Knowledge Test.
3. Get a learner’s licence / practice driving.
4. Pass the driving test.
2. What is the difference between a learner’s licence and a probationary licence?
Check for general understanding: A learner’s licence is given to a person who passes
a Knowledge Test - it means they can practice driving with another driver. A
probationary licence is given to people under the age of 25 when they pass a driving
test. (A probationary licence is good for 24 months. Like the learner’s licence, it has
some restrictions.)
3. What do you need to bring with you when go to do a Knowledge Test at the SAAQ?
Two pieces of ID:
The first ID must be either…
The second ID should be…
9 a birth certificate
9 a Quebec Health Insurance Card
9 a permanent resident card
9 a certificate of Canadian citizenship
9 a Canadian passport
4. Multiple-Choice Tests:
a. What is a multiple-choice test?
You are provided with different answers to questions and have to find the one
correct answer.
b. What are some strategies that help you to do multiple-choice tests? Be specific.
Answers will vary. Check for general understanding:
¾ Read the question and try to answer it BEFORE looking at the answers. If you
think of the answer first, you are less likely to choose a wrong answer.
¾ Don’t spend too much time on one question. You are better off answering the
questions that you are sure of first.
¾ If the question asks you something you do not know, try to cross out any of the
wrong answers before you guess.
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¾ Only change your answer if you are sure you made a mistake. Studies show
that a person’s first answer is usually the right one.
¾ When you have finished the test, go back to the tougher questions. Take the
time you have left to answer them.
¾ If you still cannot answer the tough questions, then guess. You should never
leave a blank on a multiple-choice test – there is always a chance to get the
right answer.
5. Why should you be alert when you drive?
If you are tired or not feeling well, you won’t react as well in emergency situations.
6. Blind Spots:
a. What is a blind spot?
A blind spot is the area around your car that you can not see with your mirrors.
Blind spots are usually to the back left and back right of a vehicle.
b. How should you handle blind spots?
¾ When driving, you should check your blind spots by turning your head and
looking over your shoulder before changing lanes, passing or turning.
¾ You should also try to stay out of other driver's blind spots (especially large
vehicles like trucks).
7. Explain how to drive for each of the weather conditions in the chart below.
Fog
Rain
Snow
¾ Slow down.
¾ Make sure your lights are
on.
¾ Use your low beam
headlights - high beams
reflect off the moisture.
¾ Avoid passing or changing
lanes.
¾ Keep a safe distance from
the car ahead of you.
¾ Keep your windows and
mirrors clean. Use your
defroster and wipers to
maximize your vision.
¾ If the fog is really thick,
pull over and turn on your
emergency flashers.
¾ Drive slowly.
¾ Make sure your
windshield wipers are in
good condition. If your
wipers do not fully clean
your windshield, replace
them.
¾ Leave space between you
and the vehicle ahead so
that you don’t get sprayed
which can make it difficult
to see.
¾ Avoid puddles.
¾ Slow down.
¾ If the snow is hard-packed
(which is as slippery as
ice), go VERY slowly.
¾ Avoid sudden steering,
braking or accelerating.
¾ Blowing snow will block
your view of the road.
When there is blowing
snow, drive only if
necessary.
8. According to the article you read, how can you be a “road warrior”?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension (check blind spots, 3-second
rule, etc.).
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9. Why do you need a copy of the Driver’s Handbook? What do you do with this
handbook?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension: the handbook is needed to
prepare for driving tests. It explains the rules of the road.
10. Use your Driver’s Handbook to complete the chart below.
NOTE: This information will vary according to the year of the handbook edition.
You will need to refer to the same copy as the learner’s edition to check the
page numbers.
Don’t forget to indicate the page number where you found the answer.
Question
1. What does this traffic sign
mean?
Answer
Page #
Winding road ahead; three or more
successive curves within 150 m.
Page 131
(2004 Edition)
$30.00 – $60.00
Page 260
(2004 Edition)
Safe operation of a vehicle
depends on eyesight.
Page 45
(2004 Edition)
2. What kind of a fine could a
driver get for the offence of
braking suddenly without
reason?
KEY WORD: “Offence”
3. How does vision affect
one’s driving?
KEY WORD: “Vision”
11. Complete the following multiple-choice quiz by circling the best answers.
Rules of the Road Quiz
(ANSWER KEY)
1.
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:
a) your front wheels must be turned toward the street.
b) your wheels must be within 30 centimetres of the curb.
c) one of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
2.
When driving in fog, you should use your:
a) emergency four-way flashers.
b) high beams.
c) low beams.
3. Which of the following statements is true about driving slowly?
a) People should always drive 10 km below the speed limit.
b) Drivers may not drive so slowly as to hinder the flow of traffic.
c) You can never drive too slowly.
d) Drivers must not drive below the speed limit.
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4. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
a) They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
b) You should avoid the blind spots of large trucks.
c) Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear-view mirrors.
5. What does this sign mean?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Winding road ahead.
Sharp curve ahead.
Speed limit change ahead.
Divided roadway ahead.
6. When it is raining, you should be prepared to deal with:
a) Hydroplaning.
b) Spraying water.
c) Poor visibility.
d) All of the above.
7.
This sign means:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Do not enter.
Merge.
Allow approaching traffic at the cross street to go first.
Slow down.
8. It is important to leave a space between yourself and other vehicles because:
a) you will have time stop if something happens (to avoid collision).
b) you won’t have to worry about disturbing other drivers.
c) it’s less likely to get a speeding ticket when you have a large margin of space around you.
d) all of the above.
9. This sign means:
a) Curve ahead.
b) No left turn.
c) Detour.
d) No right turn.
10. What does a flashing red light mean?
a) The same as a stop sign – come to a stop and yield the right of way.
b) Yield.
c) Slow down.
d) Stop sign right ahead.
12. Do you feel more prepared to get your driver’s licence? Why or why not?
Answers will vary. Verify that the learner has the confidence to pursue getting their
driver’s licence.
13. How will you use what you have learned in the future?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension and task completion.
14. How was writing in your Learner’s Journal? What did you write about?
Answers will vary. Check for general comprehension and task completion.
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Getting My Driver’s Licence: Learning Checklist
(Learner’s checklist found on pages 48-50 of the student workbook.)
At the end of this unit, the learner is asked to complete a checklist to see what he/she has
learned. The following list matches the one that the learner is asked to complete. Use the
Checkpoint questionnaire and your observations to determine if the following skills have
been achieved.
COMPETENCIES
IN
PROGRESS
The learner can…
1. explain important driving vocabulary (like
“accelerate” and “defensive”).
2. explain the steps to getting a driver’s licence.
3. follow the steps to get his/her driver’s licence.
4. contact the SAAQ.
5. use strategies to do his/her multiple-choice
Knowledge Test.
6. explain what a learner’s licence is.
7. explain what a probationary licence is.
8. explain what a driver’s licence is.
9. explain the rules for a learner’s licence.
10. explain the rules for a probationary licence.
11. prepare for a road test.
12. explain what to bring when he/she goes to do a
road test.
13. explain why a driver should be alert.
14. explain why a driver should know his/her vehicle.
15. explain why a driver should get into position (in
his/her vehicle).
16. explain why a driver should keep his/her view clear.
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COMPETENCIES
IN
PROGRESS
The learner can…
17. explain why a driver should know his/her blind
spots.
18. explain why a driver should wear a seat belt.
19. explain what to do when driving in the fog.
20. explain what to do when driving in the rain.
21. explain what to do when driving in the snow.
22. predict what an article is about before reading.
23. read an article about driving.
24. explain how to be a road warrior.
25. explain the golden rules of driving.
26. separate driving “Dos” and “Don’ts”.
27. identify different traffic lights.
28. identify different traffic signs.
29. find what traffic lights and signs mean in my
Driver’s Handbook.
30. use his/her Driver’s Handbook to prepare to get
his/her licence.
31. find information using the table of contents or
the index of his/her Driver’s Handbook.
32. do multiple-choice tests.
33. check his/her answers.
34. observe how driving affects his/her life and the
lives of others.
35. write about what he/she observes.
36. reflect on what he/she learns.
37. use what he/she learns in the future.
38. get a driver’s licence.
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ACHIEVED
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Independent Learning
Observation Grid
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” ~ Chinese Proverb
Learner’s name: ________________________________________________________
Unit of study: __________________________________________________________
Date started: ___________________________________________________________
Date ended: ____________________________________________________________
Legend:
A - Autonomously
C - With a lot of support
B - With some support
D - Not at all
Assess the learner’s level of independence in the following areas:
The learner…
Level of
autonomy
actively works on material.
complies with instructions.
demonstrates an understanding of
key words.
asks questions.
uses different strategies.
completes tasks.
Comments:
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