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The Rules of the Road 2-Disc set is designed to teach new drivers everything they need to know to become safe, smart, and skillful drivers. Use the tabbed navigation below to learn more about this breakthrough driver's ed program.
Check out the short trailer below to learn more about what Rules of the Road offers. Click the "Tour the DVDs" tab to watch over a dozen more video clips from the program.
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How to Use this DVDThis is the entire How To Use video from Disc 1. It provides a short overview of how to use the program.
Video Overview:This video functions as a guide for parents and teens, offering a brief overview of the Rules of the Road DVD set. It highlights the features found on each DVD and informs the viewer on how to use them. Passing the Written TestWatch a short clip from the extensive Passing the Written Test video.
Video Overview:Before teens can ever put their car in 'drive', they must obtain their learner's permit. Ashley hosts this fast-paced section of the program designed to prepare teens for the written test portion of the driver's test. This section of the program, along with the signs index and included practice exams, will help teens pass the written test with relative ease. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 20 minutes
Disc 1: For New DriversThe first disc of Rules of the Road is filled with instructional material and interactive features aimed squarely at new drivers. ![]() Topics Covered:
Disc 1 TRT: 132 minutes
Getting to Know Your CarThis clip from Lesson 1 highlights how much area around a car can't be seen from the driver's seat. It also illustrates the BGE or Blindspot and Glare Elimination mirror setting.
Lesson Overview:This lesson introduces you to the host, Ashley, and Adam, Kim, and Molly, three eager teens embarking on a journey toward obtaining their driver's licenses. Ashley and Adam's dad, John, is also introduced as he instructs Adam through his first driving lesson. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 17 minutes
Hitting the RoadIn this clip from Lesson 2, Michelle explains to Kim how to determine a 3-second following distance. The risks of speeding are also touched upon.
Lesson Overview:This lesson follows Kim as she enters the roadway for the first time under the supervision of her mom, Michelle. Through Michelle's instruction and Ashley's informative sidebars, viewers learn how to enter the roadway, establish a safe following distance, approach intersections, and much more. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 13 minutes
Residential & City DrivingAshley explains, in complete detail, the procedure for parallel parking in this excerpt from Lesson 3.
Lesson Overview:During this lesson, you ride along with Molly and her dad, Mark, as they travel through low speed neighborhoods and on moderate risk multi-lane roadways. Mark guides Molly through many maneuvers including lane changes, specialized turns, and various types of parking. Ashley picks up where Mark leaves off by providing in-depth explanations on space management, 3-point turns, U-turns, and the direction your wheels should be turned when parking uphill and downhill with or without curbs. Ashley's vast driving knowledge is on full display as she offers a brilliant step-by-step parallel parking procedure. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 17 minutes
Expressway DrivingIn this short clip, follow Adam and Mark as Adam gives passing a try for the first time. Ashley then follows up with some information about passing on two-lane rural roads.
Lesson Overview:Adam and John begin this lesson by traveling on residential roads and working on approaching curves, hills and railroad crossings. Five minutes into the lesson, the focus shifts to expressway driving. While on the expressway, John instructs Adam on a number of topics including passing, exiting using weave lanes, and managing space to prevent getting boxed in by surrounding vehicles. As always, Ashley offers insightful explanations on a plethora of topics. She discusses how to approach curves and hills using lane position and speed adjustment. She also goes into great detail about passing on two-lane roads, the importance of commentary driving, how to merge onto expressways, and when to increase following distance. Ashley also interviews three people in this lesson. Two of those interviewees explain their frightening encounter with drowsy driving, while the other interviewee is a police officer warning against driving faster than the speed limit. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 20 minutes
Drug & Alcohol AwarenessIn this clip from our extensive Drug & Alcohol Awareness section, you'll hear from two highway patrolmen, a former prosecutor, an insurance agent and the father of teenager who was killed by a drunk driver.
Lesson Overview:This 23-minute lesson on drug and alcohol awareness features Ashley speaking directly to Adam, Kim, and Molly about the negative effects of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. While talking to the teens, Ashley shows a series of related videos. Corporal Parrish and Tom Bitter: This video insert also includes an emotional interview with Tom Bitter, former President of the Gateway Chapter of M.A.D.D. Tom was a drunk driving offender on a regular basis until his 17-year-old son was killed by a drunk driver. Once the video insert has ended, Ashley and the teens discuss the interviews. The Other Costs of Driving Drunk: The Experiment: Lesson TRT: 23 minutes Driving in Hazardous ConditionsDriving at night, in the rain, and in the snow each demand changes in your driving behavior. Check out a snippet of what you'll learn in Lesson 6 by watching the video clip.
Lesson Overview:Ashley explores subpar driving conditions throughout this 7-minute lesson. She begins by discussing night driving and ways in which to make it safer. Then, she explains the importance of preparing for winter driving and provides tips on how to get around more safely when the roads are slippery. After discussing winter driving, she notes precautions to take when driving in rain and fog. Ashley concludes this lesson by giving tips on how to handle driving in hot temperatures. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 7 minutes
Handling Vehicle MalfunctionsIn this clip, you'll watch Mark and Molly simulate steering failure in a parking lot. Although steering failure is uncommon, driving is the ultimate "what if".
Lesson Overview:Ashley and two of the parent/teen combos reveal step-by-step procedures on how to respond to traction loss, tire blowouts, accelerator failure, engine failure, steering failure, and brake failure. While this lesson is just seven and a half minutes long, it includes a large volume of valuable material to help make teens safer and more prepared drivers. Topics Covered:
Lesson TRT: 7 minutes
Virtual DriverWatch a sample Virtual Driver question in which driver awareness is key to success.
Lesson Overview:The Virtual Driver simulates a behind-the-wheel experience for the student. This feature helps teach driver awareness as viewers are forced to pay very close attention to what's happening to the front and rear of the vehicle in preparation of answering some difficult questions. As Ashley takes the viewer for a ride, they must answer a total of 15 questions along the way. Lesson TRT: 11 minutes
Practice ExamsRules of the Road includes eight interactive practice exams featuring 25 questions apiece. Each question is answered using the remote control for your DVD player. The DVD automatically scores each quiz and informs you whether you've passed at the end. All of our questions are nearly identical to ones you would see at the DMV. These quizzes provide a great way to test your knowledge of the material. Of course, if you need a refresher, you can watch the "Passing the Written Test" video which is also included on Disc 1.
Each quiz features 25 questions which are nearly identical to ones found on the actual DMV written test.
Road SignsOur signs index includes 50 of the most common road signs you'll likely to encounter. This index allows you to view a realistic rendering of the sign along with its definition. Teens can use the index for reference and to test their knowledge of street signs prior to taking their written test.
New drivers can easily test their knowledge of 50 common road signs using our Index of Road Signs feature.
Disc 2: For New Drivers and Their ParentsDisc 2 includes a complete behind-the-wheel curriculum to assist parents in best instruction practices. It also includes bonus sections on car maintenance, road rage, and safe driving practices. ![]() Topics Covered:
Disc 2 TRT: 60 minutes
In-Car LessonsWatch a short explanation of what parents and teens will learn with our In-Car Lessons.
Lesson Overviews:General Instruction for Parents All of the parents and teens in the program offer tips for parents watching the video. These tips include: setting good examples, avoiding yelling, asking questions relevant to the driving experience, minimizing distractions, and taking breaks. To conclude this video, Ashley provides notes on time requirements and gives some additional in-car suggestions. Lesson #1 Adam reminds parents to review pre-driving tasks with their teen and explains hand-over-hand and hand-to-hand steering techniques. He also suggests teaching the pivot method when teaching teens how to brake and accelerate. With the help of an animation, Ashley illustrates the proper way in which to approach and proceed through curves. Lesson #2 Michelle provides a thorough explanation on how to determine following distance and gives tips on how to make turns. Kim speaks on the topic of right-of-way rules and how some of those rules are often forgotten or overlooked. Lessons #3 & #4 Lessons #5, #6 & #7 Ashley urges parents to plan routes and encourage their teens to use maps. In addition, she provides an exercise designed to improve navigational skills and stresses the importance of parking in well-lit areas at night. Lesson #8 Kim discusses the power of anti-lock brakes and how they function. Ashley speaks on the topics of stopping distance and what drivers should do if they get a flat tire while driving through a dangerous neighborhood. Lesson #9 Road Rage & Safety TipsTake a short tour of our Road Rage and Safety Tips videos in this clip.
Road Rage Overview:Ride alongside Ashley as she defines three types of road rage: quiet road rage, verbal road rage, and epic road rage. In addition to being defined, each type of road rage is also demonstrated on-screen. Ashley also discusses how to safely respond to aggressive drivers and provides tips on how to avoid angering others while you drive. Safety Tips Overview:Ashley is joined by her friends, Hassan and Danielle, and they discuss all of the dangerous driving activities they noticed on their short drive to the park. The purpose of this bonus feature is to inform young drivers on what to avoid as they drive. During their trip to the park, they encountered bad drivers eating, reading a newspaper, tailgating, talking and texting on a cell phone, and performing many other risky maneuvers. Ashley speaks at length about how using a cell phone while driving can be as dangerous as driving drunk. In addition, Ashley talks about school bus safety, while Hassan and Danielle discuss drivers running red lights and how to determine a point- of-no-return for yellow lights. Basic Car Maintenance & Emergency TipsLearn steps for changing a tire as well as what to do in the case of an emergency in this short clip.
Basic Car Maintenance Overview:Ashley highlights the benefits of taking proper care of your vehicle. One section of this video focuses on tire maintenance. In this section, Ashley explains how to check tire pressure, how to check tire tread, and how to change a tire. In addition, she lists the dangers of uneven treadware. In another major section of this video, Ashley explains how to use jumper cables to jump start a dead battery. Ashley also reviews under-the- hood items that should be checked on a regular basis. Oil, windshield washer fluid, and engine coolant levels are all discussed. In addition, she warns that drivers should be aware of all gauges and indicator lights on their dashboard. To conclude this valuable video, Ashley lists warning signs that indicate that your car needs to be checked by a mechanic. Emergency Tips Overview:An emergency room nurse informs teens on proper actions to take if they are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. This short bonus feature provides information on how to care for injured persons. Graphical AnimationsRules of the Road features numerous graphical animations to help reinforce complex driving maneuvers. In the sampling below, you'll see demonstrations of parallel parking, highway merging, determining the point of no return, and right-of-way rules. Watch a sampling of graphical animations used throughout Rules of the Road.
English & Spanish SubtitlesRules of the Road features both English and Spanish subtitles for all of the main video and bonus video lessons on Disc 1 and Disc 2 except for the Virtual Driver feature.
Both English and Spanish subtitles are included on both discs.
Printable Pre-Drive and Drive Packets![]() Nine printable Pre-Drive and Drive Packets are included with Rules of the Road to assist your behind-the-wheel practice sessions.
By placing either Disc 1 or Disc 2 of Rules of the Road into a computer's DVD-ROM Drive, you can access nearly 100 pages of printable documents in PDF format. These documents are designed to assist parents with their teen's behind-the-wheel lessons. Behind-the-Wheel LessonsWe have broken down the behind-the-wheel portion of your teen's driving education into nine lessons. As your teen completes a lesson, you can move on to the next one. Obviously, it will require numerous behind-the-wheel practice sessions for your teen to master the material in each lesson. Pre-Drive PacketsEach of the nine pre-drive packets includes brief "refreshers" for each of the topics to be covered in the lesson. Parents will find this information incredibly useful in their practice preparation. Click here to view the Lesson 1 Pre-Drive packet. Drive PacketsThe nine Drive Packets are designed to be carried with the parent in the car during the lesson. It includes a checklist of tasks for the teen to perform as well as areas to comment on your teen's overall performance. Click here to view the Lesson 1 Drive packet. |
Which version should I purchase?
If you teach driver's education, you need to purchase the Instructor's Edition.
If you're a new driver or the parent of a new driver and you wish to use Rules of the Road in your home, purchase the Standard Edition.
Does Rules of the Road satisfy the requirements for my state?
No. The Rules of the Road does not currently satisfy any state requirement. It does not provide a certificate of completion.
So, what's the point, right? If The Rules of the Road doesn't get you "out" of some sort of arbitrary requirement, why should you bother with it?
The answer is that our 2-Disc DVD set teaches you more than just how to pass a test. Our goal is to teach teens how to safely drive a car. So, we included much material that is beyond the scope of most online or book courses. For instance, our program includes material on jump starting a car, driving in rain, sleet, and snow, and even how to handle catastrophic vehicle malfunctions such as brake failure.
Your new driver is going to be behind the wheel of a 3,000 pound missile. We believe that they should know more than just how to drive around the block and parallel park (which is the extent of most state's driving test).
Does Rules of the Road come with a book?
The Standard Edition only includes the 2-Disc set. The Instructor's Edition includes the 71-page Instructor's Manual in addition to the 2-Disc DVD set.
Do I need a computer to use Rules of the Road?
No. The Rules of the Road's two DVDs can be viewed on any standard DVD player. All of the interactive features simply require your DVD remote control. Inserting the DVDs into a computer's DVD-ROM drive gives you access to the printable pre-drive and drive packets.
What languages are available?
All of the dialogue is spoken in English. Subtitles are available in both English and Spanish on every copy of the Rules of the Road.
Is Rules of the Road just for teens?
No. While the Rules of the Road was designed with teens in mind (as the majority of new drivers are teenagers), the material is still applicable and useful to any new driver, regardless of age.
Does Rules of the Road cover the same material that will be on the DMV test?
Yes. And a whole lot more! Our "Passing the Written Test" video covers nearly all of the material that will be covered on the written DMV test. Our eight interactive tests feature questions that are virtually identical to ones you would see at the DMV. Of course, once you've passed the DMV test, the real work begins! You have to learn to drive. And the Rules of the Road 2-Disc set includes everything you need to become a safe, smart, and skillful driver.
The Standard EditionIncludes: 2-Disc SetThe Standard Edition of Rules of the Road includes the 2-Disc set and is designed for new drivers and their parents. This 192 minute, 2-Disc Set is a complete and interactive driver's ed curriculum. Parents and new drivers, this is the version for you. |
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The Instructor's EditionIncludes: 2-Disc Set, Public Performance License, & Instructor's ManualThe Instructor's Edition of Rules of the Road includes the 2-Disc set, licensed for classroom use, as well as the 71-page Instructor's Manual. If you're teaching driver's ed in a public school, a private school, or a for-profit driving academy, this is the version for you. |
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Watch the trailer for the Instructor's EditionThe Instructor's Edition includes the 2-Disc Set, licensed for classroom use, as well as the 71-page Instructor's Manual..
What rights does the Instructor's Edition give me? The Instructor's Edition includes a public performance rights license. It gives you the right to display the contents of the 2-Disc DVD set to the public--which includes students in a classroom or driving school. There are no restrictions on the number of times you can display the DVDs or to the number of students to whom you can showcase the product. What restrictions are there? The public performance license only applies to the 2-Disc DVD set that you purchase. There are no restrictions on the number of times you can display the DVDs or to the number of people to whom you can showcase the product. You cannot, however, make any additional copies of the DVDs. If, for instance, you have 3 physical locations, then you will have to purchase 3 copies of the Instructor's Edition. I have 5 physical locations where I teach driving classes, do I need to purchase 5 copies of the Instructor's Edition? Yes. Each physical copy is licensed with public performance rights and that license is only good for that physical copy. Why can't I use the cheaper version? Firstly, the Standard Edition doesn't include the convenient and useful Instructor's Manual. Secondly, it's a matter of usage. The Standard Edition is designed for home use. The Instructor's Edition is licensed to be used in a school or business setting. What if I don't want the 71-page Instructor's Manual? I just want to use the 2-Disc DVD set in my school or business. You'll still need to purchase the Instructor's Edition. We're confident you'll learn to love the Instructor's Manual. We only license the 2-Disc DVD set for public performance rights with the Instructor's Edition. The Standard Edition is priced for home use in which one family uses the product. Your school or business is showcasing the product to an entire classroom. In the case of a business, you are making money from the use of our product. Your business is selling a service (instruction) to your students. You are being paid for each student that comes through your program and they are benefiting from viewing our DVD set. Therefore, it only makes sense that we should be compensated in some respect for each student that benefits from our DVDs. However, it is logistically infeasible for us to charge a fee for each student that uses/views the DVDs. So, we've developed this license model that is easy to understand and that is reasonably priced. Since this license has no restrictions on the number of students that can view the program, the price is quite fair. Suppose that your school serves 500 students per year. After one year, you've paid $0.18 per student who watched our program. I just want a copy for my teenager. Do I need this version? No, the Standard Edition of Rules of the Road is licensed for home use only and that is what you need. How will you know if I purchase the Standard Edition and use it in my school or business? We won't. However, if someone were to alert us to an infringement of the license (perhaps an unhappy customer or disgruntled employee), our statutory recourse is $250,000 per incident in which a violation occurred. You'd also be missing out on the 71-page Instructor's Manual. What if I don't want to show the DVDs to my students, but I want them to be able to 'check it out' or view in a media room, do I still need the Instructor's Edition? Yes. I would like to resell Rules of the Road to my students. How do I go about doing this and which version do I need? If you are interested in becoming a distributor of Rules of the Road, please use our contact form to get in touch with us. | |
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