Including Driver Education in the Special Class Curriculum

Behers R. M. Gilreath K. J. Pierson M. M. Simplified driver's manual. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1969, 2, 26.

Goldstein H. Kass C. Incidental learning of educable and gifted children. American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1961, 66, 245–249.

Gutshall R. W. Harper C. Burke D. An exploratory study of the interrelations among driving ability, driving exposure, and socioeconomic status of low, average, and high intelligence males. Exceptional Children, 1968, 35, 43–47.

Lawrence T. M. Incidental learning in educable mentally retarded children. (Doctoral dissertation, Yeshiva University) Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms, 1969. No. 6921014.

Match E. Miller A. W. Two driver education programs for the physically and mentally handicapped. Exceptional Children, 1969, 35, 563–564.

Nebraska Department of Education and Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Simplified driver's manual. Lincoln, Neb.: Johnsen Publishing, 1968.

Care Care for Safety Series. Eye Gate House, Inc. 146–01 Archer Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11435.

Complete set—$50. Single filmstrip or tape reel $3.50 ea.

A series of filmstrips with tape recordings which teach responsibility for safety on the road. They stress good driving habits and good car maintenance habits as well. The language is simple and easy to understand. The series includes 8 color filmstrips (animation), 8 standard size tape reels, and 7 teacher guides. The titles are: “Tire Care for Safety,” “Electric Power for Safety,” “Cooling System Care for Safety,” “Filtration for Safety,” “Seeing for Safety,” “Brake Care for Safety,” and “Performance for Safety.”

Traffic Safety Education. Produced by Society for Visual Education, Inc. (SVE) in cooperation with Charles A. Bennett Co., Inc., 1345 Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60614.

$39.75 for series, each filmstrip plus guide $6.50.

The series includes seven captioned filmstrips with teaching guides. Titles are: “The Automobile and the Driver,” “The Car,” “Laws Affecting Driving,” “Accidents,” and “Accident Prevention.”

Cowles A. Condon R. Falkner J. You and the Driver's Guide. Anna Cowles, P. O. Box 242, Lake Stevens, Washington 98258. 1968. $2.50.

A programed text designed to prepare mentally retarded students to take a driver's exam.

Bonner J. Gutshall R. Kenel F. Basic Driver Education. Special Education Publications, 718 Mills Avenue, North Muskegon, Michigan 49445. 1966. $2.50.

A 174 page, 8½″ × 11″, worktext written for retarded youth to teach basic information concerning driver education. Chapters are entitled: “You and a Car,” “Laws,” “Expressway Driving,” “Health of the Driver,” “Your Car,” “Insurance,” and “What are You?” Cartoons are used throughout the book.

Wool J. D. Getting Ready to Drive. Frank E. Richards, 1453 Main Street, Phoenix, New York 13135, 1967. $1.25.

A worktext designed to prepare the nonacademic student for the driver's license (oral or written tests). The information has been gathered from driver's manuals in all 50 states. The black and white illustrated book contains chapters on filling out applications, signs of safety, signaling and turning, knowing your car, and practical pointers.

Tripp F. I Want a Driver's License. Fern Tripp, 2035 E. Sierra Way, Dinuba, California 93618.1964 with 1966 reprinting. $1.35.

A worktext which aims to help the nonacademic pupil prepare for a driver's license test according to the traffic laws for the State of California. It contains replicas of authentic road signs in true color and shape. The information is written in easy to read form with practice and word study exercises, including sample tests.

Beck J. H. Understanding the Automobile. Follett Publishing Company, 1010 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60607. 1965. $1.50.

A worktext 8½″ × 11″, in which the nine systems of the automobile are discussed on a general basis and then on a more detailed basis. Illustrations, questions, answer key for the teacher. The material was an outgrowth of an Educational Opportunities Project; reading level is estimated to be 5th or 6th grade.

Tripp F. Reading for Safety: Common Signs of Community Service and Safety: Part I and II. Fern Tripp, 2035 E. Sierra Way, Dinuba, California 93618. 1958. $1.60 per part.

Each part contains replicas of over 100 common signs seen in the community which would lead to the learning of protective vocabulary on the parts of the individuals using them.

Tripp F. Road Signs, One Hundred and Twenty Authentic Sheets. Fern Tripp, 2035 East Sierra Way, Dinuba, California 93618. 1964—(1966 reprinting). $1.35. Sheets, 8½″ × 5½″, containing replicas of 120 authentic road signs in colors and shapes which are used throughout the United States.

Safety on Streets and Sidewalks. Hoover Brothers, Inc., 1305 North 14th Street, Temple, Texas 76501. 1966. $2.50 per set.

A boxed set containing 28 full color flannelboard aids which can be used to construct learning situations involving pedestrian safety. Included are pictures of such items as a traffic light, traffic signs, motor vehicles, a policeman, children depicted as walking, running, or riding bicycles.

Safety Signs. Hoover Brothers, Inc., 1305 North 14th Street, Temple, Texas 76501. $5.45.

This set contains six 24″ high cardboard traffic signs with detachable round-ended wire feet. Use of material provides for experiences in learning.