GRADUATED
DRIVER LICENSING
CHECKLIST
Please keep copies of this HANDY CHECKLIST in
your car and use it to remind you which aspects you
need to address with the driver you are supervising.
Teach your kids to drive for life
DRIVER’S PREPARATION
____ Adjusts Seat/Mirrors/Seatbelts
LANE CHANGES
____ Checks Blind spots
____ Checks Mirrors
____ Uses Signal
____ Stays Out of Other Driver’s Blind spots
BACKING
____ Proper Speed
____ Eyes Toward Back
STEERING
____ Uses Proper Lane
____ Hand Position
____ Turn Signals
OPEN ROAD
____ Stays in Lane
____ Proper Speed
____ Backing Practice
____ Complete Stops
____ Minimum Following Distance
(3 Second Count)
____ Uses Horn if Needed
____ Cautious Intersection Approach
____ Yields Right of Way
____ Driving in Heavy Traffic
____ Driving in the Rain (Use Headlights)
____ Driving in Winter Weather
____ Driving at Night (High/Low Beam Lights)
ATTENTION & ATTITUDE
____ Anticipates Danger
____ Patience (Non-aggressive)
____ Keeps Eyes Scanning
____ Avoids Rear-end Collisions
____ Drives Defensively
____ Passing Precautions
Name of Student: ______________________________
High School: __________________________
Teacher’s Name: _______________________
GRADUATED DRIVERS LICENSE
PARENT/GUARDIAN
50-HOUR SUPERVISED
DRIVING CHECKLIST
I certify that my son/daughter has completed 50-hours
of supervised driving during the first six months in the
Graduated Driving License program. Please sign this
form and return it to the driver education teacher
listed above prior to any unsupervised driving.
______________________________________
(Signature of Parent/Guardian/Date)
DRIVING LOG – CERTIFIED HOURS
Graduated Driving License Law in Delaware
At the age of sixteen, individuals who successfully pass a stateapproved driver education course may enter the Graduated Driver
License program. During the first 6-months, the teen driver must
have adult supervision at all times. Seat belts must be used, cellular
phones may be used in emergencies, and only one passenger may be
in the vehicle. Also, a parent or guardian shall certify that the teen
driver has completed 50-hours of driving time, which shall include
10-hours of nighttime driving. This log book shall be signed by the
parent or guardian and submitted to the driver education teacher at
the end of the first 6-month period.
DATE
TIME OF DAY
AM/PM
# OF HOURS
5 COMMON DRIVING ERRORS
1. Excessive Speed
2. Aggressive Driving/Tailgating
3. Failure to Wear Seatbelt
4. In-attentiveness
5. Distractions, e.g. radio, cell phones, texting and friends.
LICENSE RESTRICTIONS:
Parents are reminded that seatbelts must be used at all times and the
following restrictions apply:
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First six months from date Level 1 permit issued:
• Supervised driving at all times
• Permit must be in the possession of the permit holder.
Second six months from date of issue:
• Unsupervised driving from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.
• Supervised driving only from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. except
traveling to and from church activities, work activities,
and the permit holder’s school activities (on school
property only).
• Permit must be in the possession of the permit holder.
DRIVER EDUCATION:
LIVE WITH IT
Supervised Day Hours: _________
Supervised Night Hours: __________
LOCATION