OR Driving Instructor case studies
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The Oregon Driving Instructor credential is administered through the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV). This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing to demonstrate the knowledge and instructional skill that ODOT DMV expects of a certified driving instructor. The OR Driving Instructor case studies are 5 cases and about 3,171 words.
1The 3:35 School Crosswalk on a 25 mph Street
on a Tuesday, a 16-year-old learner with a valid instruction permit is 20 minutes into a 60-minute behind-the-wheel lesson on a two-lane residential street posted 25 mph. The district moved dismissal to 2:45 p.m., so the flashing yellow school beacons are dark; the painted crosswalk, yellow curb, and 'SCHOOL' pavement markings remain.
665 words, about 3 min2Three Seconds Behind a Log Truck on OR 22 in Rain
A 17-year-old with 12 hours of behind-the-wheel experience is driving east on OR 22 near Gates at 7:40 p.m. The posted speed is 55 mph; traffic is moving at 52 mph.
647 words, about 3 min3The Right-Shoulder Overcorrection on a 45 mph Curve
A 16-year-old with six hours of behind-the-wheel experience is driving a 2018 Civic with dual controls on a two-lane rural road posted 45 mph. On a sweeping right-hand curve, the student fixes on the hood and the right edge line, drifts onto the shoulder, and then jerks the wheel left.
623 words, about 3 min4The Parent Who Wants Credit for Unlogged Night Hours
A parent of a 16-year-old calls the driving school three weeks before a scheduled DMV records audit. The student has completed 42 of the 50 required supervised driving hours and 6 of the 10 required night hours.
620 words, about 3 min5Move-Over on I-5 with the Left Lane Occupied
A 17-year-old with 20 hours of behind-the-wheel experience is driving north on I-5 near Woodburn at 60 mph in the right lane. Ahead on the right shoulder is a tow truck with amber lights flashing and a operator standing near the driver's door of a disabled car.
616 words, about 3 min