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how to obtain license-Drive and hold a valid Learner's License for at least six (6) months. Turn 16 years of age Complete a driver education course including 32 hours classroom, 7 hours behind-the-wheel, 7 hours observation, and 30 hours additional supervised practice. After completing the all driver education required hours, complete the Texas Teen Impact Course offered by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Schedule your DPS drive test. Take your DPS drive test at SafeWay avoiding the long waits and hassle of taking it at the DPS office. Or take your DPS drive test at the DPS.

Additional Seat Time/Private Lessons-You may want to consider upgrading your package or taking Private Driving lessons to enhance your skills and satisfy some or all of the hours on your State required 30-Hour Log. Required Items-DPS Drive Test Driver Education Completion Document (DEE-964 labeled Driver License Only) Completed 30-Hour Log Impact Teen Texas Drivers Certificate (must be completed last) Sweet legal vehicle with proof of insurance Glasses or Contacts (if you have a "A" restriction on your license) Valid Learner's License Original Birth Certificate Original Social Security Card Verification of Attendance and Enrollment Form (VOE) from K-12 school $11.00 Driver License Fee (subject to change) Parent or Legal Guardian

Choices are what we use to deal with our own distractions. By now you should be well familiar with all sixteen. Put Away Your Cell Phone Dying to Text Leave the Electronics Alone Always Buckle Up Slow Down Control Your Emotions Adjust Driving to Road Conditions Don't Let Passengers Distract You Don't Drive Drowsy Maintain Your Vehicle Properly Don't Drink and Drive Decide Before You Ever Drink Don't Let Your Friends Drink and Drive Don't Eat and Drive Don't Mess with Texas No Grooming While Driving

Can you think of any SAFE Habits that aren't included in the box below? Remember, these are the things that we do to deal with other driver's distractions. If there is one thing you should take from this course it is that you are in control of what happens to you when you are behind the wheel. The choices you make, as long as they are SAFE Choices, will keep you in control of your vehicle at all times. You owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road to do your part in keeping the streets safe. But we all know that this is not enough, because unless you also practice all of the SAFE Habits we have taught you, you will just fall victim to some other driver's poor choices. It is only through constant use of SAFE Choices and SAFE Habits that you will be a SAFE Driver.

Don't forget the restrictions you are under while on your learner's permit and until age 18 after you receive your driver license. Click on each image to learn more. No night driving between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 am except for work, school related activities or medical emergency. No more than 1 passenger in the vehicle under 21 years of age who is not a family member. Students under 18 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device.

Check with your insurance agent to whether they will provide up to a 10% discount for completion of your Driver Education Course. If your insurance agent offers the discount, you would provide the agent with the Insurance copy of the Driver Education Completion Certificate (DEE 964 portion labeled Insurance). -Many federal, state, local government and private sector jobs have been created to regulate the Highway Transportation System. Driver Education and Traffic Safety Instructor Transportation Engineer Traffic Safety Specialist Roadway Construction Personal Law Enforcement Officer Texas State Trooper Roadway Maintenance Personal Work Zone Worker Court System Vehicle Engineers Environmental Protection Specialist -Additional driver education and traffic safety courses that you may complete to continue the lifelong learning process of safe driving practices includes: Driving Safety Courses (defensive driving) Adult Driver Education Course 4-Hour Face to Face Driving Safety Course Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program

You have definitely learned by now that driving is a risky proposition. It is the one thing we do every day where we can be injured or even die. Thousands of people are hurt every year as a result of car wrecks and sometimes their living or dying depends on receiving an organ donation or other anatomical gift. Here are some facts you should know about organ and tissue donation: An anatomical gift is the act of donating one's tissues or organs which can then be transplanted to another person. Surveys show that most people support tissue and organ donation; yet those surveyed report that they would not consent to donation by a family member if they had not previously discussed organ donation. The key to solving our national organ and tissue shortage is to encourage family discussion regarding donation. The Donate Life Texas Anatomical Gift Educational Program (AGEP) is a statewide program with the goal of educating Texas residents about anatomical gifts. It provides information about the benefits of organ, tissue, and eye donation; the procedures for becoming an organ, tissue, or eye donor; and the laws governing organ, tissue, and eye donation. www.donatelifetexas.org More than 110,000 people need life-saving organ transplants in the United States. [Solid organs: Hearts, kidneys, pancreases, lungs, livers and intestines.] In one year there were just 8,021 deceased organ donors in the United States. A total of 21,855 organs were transplanted because these donors gave the gift of life. Each day, on average, 18 people die in the United States because of the shortage of organ donors. Every 11 minutes, a new name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. Each year, more than one million people need lifesaving and life-improving tissues, and corneas. [Tissues: Heart valves, cardiovascular tissue, bone and soft musculoskeletal tissue, and skin.] Both organs (heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, kidneys, small bowel) and tissues (skin, bone, ligaments, tendons, heart valves, saphenous veins and corneas) can be donated.

If you decide that you are interested in making an anatomical gift here is what you need to know about becoming an organ donor: Anyone can indicate his or her intent to become an organ donor. Minors under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian consent. After serious consideration and discussion with your family and loved ones, you can indicate your intention on your driver license and by carrying an organ donor card. Even if you sign a Uniform Donor Card (requiring two family members as witnesses) and indicate your intention on your driver license, it is essential that your family knows and abides by your wishes. In the event of your death, health care professionals will ask your family members for their consent to donate your organs and tissues. They will be more likely to follow your wishes if you have discussed it with them.

We use targeting to: D. All of the above With properly set mirrors (rearview and side-view) you will never need to look over your shoulder in any vehicle. B. False When does our system for adjusting your mirrors not work? B. If there is no rear window or it is blocked How many feet does our vehicle travel in 1 second at 20 mph? A. 30 feet

What do we use to control distractions in our vehicles? A. SAFE Choices What do we use to control distractions in other vehicles? C. SAFE Habits What two things greatly reduce our vision in regards to driving? B. Speed and darkness In what way can adverse conditions negatively influence your driving? B. Reduced visibility What is the correct order of the following actions when dealing with loss of control situations? A. Target, off brake and gas, steer to target When are we roads at their slickest? A. When it first starts to rain When is speed a factor in a collision? C. Always Why is grooming while you drive so dangerous? D. A & B What is so dangerous about a merge situation? C. Two cars want the same lane Which space do you have to most control over? A. Front What should you do if your brakes have failed and you are in danger of causing a collision? A. Run along and embankment, guardrail, curb, or bushes to scrub speed A drunk driver that dies in a crash is more likely to be: A. 16 to 20 years old - not yet legal to drink What is the fine for a first offense MIP? C. Up to $500 If you are involved in a wreck where someone is injured you must call the police. A. True

We have discussed the importance of anatomical gifts and how to become an organ donor. Here are some facts you should know about the program: There will be no costs for your family related to the donation. All costs are paid by the recipient through insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Being an organ donor will never affect the quality of medical care that you will receive. Every effort will be made to save your life before donation is considered. Being a donor does not disfigure the body and will not interfere with having a funeral, including open casket services. Remember, if you decide to donate, signing a donor card is not enough. Discuss your decision with your family and loved ones.

You can register online/renew drivers On average how many people die each day in the U.S. because of the shortage of organ donors? B. 18 How many people each year need some form of anatomical gift? C. Over a million Who has to witness you sign the Uniform Donor Card? C. 2 family members Who pays for medical costs associated with your anatomical gift ? C. The recipient through their insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid