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The course: 30 hours, nine chapters
A Pennsylvania Department of Education approved theory course you take online, on your own schedule. Here's everything it covers.
- 30
hoursof theory, at your own pace
- 9
chaptersfrom attitude to sharing the road
- 26
moduleseach with its own review
- 55
lessonstext, pictures, videos and links
- 9
quizzesone at the end of every chapter
Where the lessons are
Lessons per chapter. Chapter 5, the hands-on driving skills chapter, is the biggest.
Full course outline
Open a chapter to see every module and lesson.
Chapter 1The Proper Attitude and Control System for Safe Driving1 module, 2 lessons, quiz 1
Module 1.1: The Proper Attitude and Control System for Driving
- 1.1.1The Common Sense of Driving
- 1.1.2Systems for Driver's Education and Control
- 1.1Review 1.1
Quiz 1: chapter test
Chapter 2Pennsylvanian Laws and Regulations3 modules, 11 lessons, quiz 2
Module 2.1: Traffic Laws Related to Safe Driving
- 2.1.1Signs, Signals and Roadmarkings for Traffic Controls
- 2.1.2Rules of the Road and their Applications
- 2.1.3Established Speed Laws and Special Stops
- 2.1.4Pedestrians' Rights and Responsibilities
- 2.1Review 2.1
Module 2.2: Laws that Relate to Responsible Use of Vehicle
- 2.2.1Registration of Vehicle
- 2.2.2Proof of Financial Responsibility
- 2.2.3Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspection
- 2.2.4Seat Belts
- 2.2.5Other Laws on Responsible Use of Vehicle
- 2.2Review 2.2
Module 2.3: Pennsylvania Licensing Procedures
- 2.3.1Scope of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
- 2.3.2The Pennsylvania Driver's License
- 2.3Review 2.3
Quiz 2: chapter test
Chapter 3Understanding the Vehicle and its Controls1 module, 10 lessons, quiz 3
Module 3.1: Knowledge of Vehicle Operations
- 3.1.1Transmission in Automobiles
- 3.1.2Vehicle Systems
- 3.1.3Basic Vehicle Components
- 3.1.4Visibility Devices
- 3.1.5Vehicle Safety Equipments
- 3.1.6Use of Communication Control Equipments
- 3.1.7Maintenance and Precautionary Measures
- 3.1.8Preventative Maintenance
- 3.1.9Your Basic Car Care -Do It Yourself
- 3.1.10Economic Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- 3.1Review 3.1
Quiz 3: chapter test
Chapter 4Perceptual Skills Development4 modules, 4 lessons, quiz 4
Module 4.1: Vision and Perception Requirements
- 4.1.1Vision and Perception Requirements
- 4.1Review 4.1
Module 4.2: Developing Perceptual Skills
- 4.2.1Developing Perceptual Skills
- 4.2Review 4.2
Module 4.3: Using the Basics of Perceptual Skills
- 4.3.1Learning How to Use Perceptual Skills
- 4.3Review 4.3
Module 4.4: Making Safe Driving Decisions
- 4.4.1Organized Systems for Save Driving
- 4.4Review 4.4
Quiz 4: chapter test
Chapter 5Developing Your Basic Driving Skills12 modules, 14 lessons, quiz 5
Module 5.1: Standard Operating Procedure
- 5.1.1Pre-Trip Inspection
- 5.1Review 5.1
Module 5.2: Preparing to Drive
- 5.2.1Starting, Moving, and Stopping
- 5.2.2Space Management
- 5.2.3Scanning and Seeing Clearly
- 5.2Review 5.2
Module 5.3: Steering and Turning
- 5.3.1Techniques in Steering and Turning
- 5.3Review 5.3
Module 5.4: Step-By-Step Turn Making
- 5.4.1Executing Turns
- 5.4Review 5.4
Module 5.5: Crossing Intersections
- 5.5.1Rules and Techniques
- 5.5Review 5.5
Module 5.6: Lane Use and Position on the Roadway
- 5.6.1Changing Lanes
- 5.6Review 5.6
Module 5.7: Executing a Reverse in Direction
- 5.7.1Turnaround or Turnabouts
- 5.7Review 5.7
Module 5.8: Backing
- 5.8.1Techniques in Backing
- 5.8Review 5.8
Module 5.9: Starting and Stopping on a Hill
- 5.9.1Techniques in Starting and Stopping on a Hill
- 5.9Review 5.9
Module 5.10: Overtaking and Passing
- 5.10.1Passing and Overtaking Other Vehicles
- 5.10Review 5.10
Module 5.11: Acceleration and Braking
- 5.11.1Speed, Deceleration and Braking
- 5.11Review 5.11
Module 5.12: Parking the Vehicle
- 5.12.1Techniques in Parking
- 5.12Review 5.12
Quiz 5: chapter test
Chapter 6Influences Upon Driver Performance2 modules, 7 lessons, quiz 6
Module 6.1: Causes and Adverse Effects of Disturbed Emotions (Mental and Physical Effects on Driving)
- 6.1.1Effects of Disturbed Emotions
- 6.1.2Attitudes and Motivations that Influence Teen Driving
- 6.1Review 6.1
Module 6.2: The Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on a Person's Ability to Drive
- 6.2.1Influencing Factors in the Use of Alcohol
- 6.2.2The Problem of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
- 6.2.3The Physiological and Psychological Effect of Alcohol on a Driver
- 6.2.4Pennsylvania's Law is Tough on DUI
- 6.2.5How to Detect an Impaired Driver and What Should You Do
- 6.2Review 6.2
Quiz 6: chapter test
Chapter 7Driving Under Hazardous Conditions1 module, 2 lessons, quiz 7
Module 7.1: Emergencies and Bad Weather
- 7.1.1Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions
- 7.1.2Handling Equipment Problems and Emergencies
- 7.1Review 7.1
Quiz 7: chapter test
Chapter 8Driving in Different Environments1 module, 3 lessons, quiz 8
Module 8.1: The Demands of Different Driving Situations
- 8.1.1Demands of City Driving
- 8.1.2Demands of Freeway Driving
- 8.1.3Demands of Driving on an Open Highway
- 8.1Review 8.1
Quiz 8: chapter test
Chapter 9Sharing the Road1 module, 2 lessons, quiz 9
Module 9.1: Sharing the Roadway and Passing other Motorists
- 9.1.1Passing
- 9.1.2Sharing the Road
- 9.1Review 9.1
Quiz 9: chapter test
What you need to take it
A computer with internetThe whole course runs in your web browser.
An email addressIt becomes your login, with a password you choose.
Your learner's permit numberThe registration form asks for it.
A parent or guardian's detailsTheir name, email, relationship to you and phone number.
Register with your full legal name. If you use a nickname, you may not be credited for completing the course.
Ready for chapter one?
Register in a few minutes, then start whenever you like.
Questions first? Call or text (215) 558-0554.