Video Script:  Getting a Driver’s License

Location/Activity:  At Ashley’s Home

[We see a screenshot of an apartment building and then a screenshot of a girl sitting at a desk with her laptop open] 

Ashley:  My name is Ashley.  When I turned sixteen, my parents said I could get my driver’s license. 

Skills Alert:  Computer Use, Level 2

Ashley:  [Screenshot of Ontario Ministry of Transportation Website – Driver and Vehicle Service Locations] So I decided to check out as much as I could online first. [Screenshot of Ashley scrolling through the website until she comes to:
Additional services are available at the following Ministry locations: 
Downsview (2680 Keele Street, Building A)

• oversize/overweight vehicle permit
• prorate registration (IRP registration
• special plate issue

She highlights this section and cuts and pastes it into a word processing document and types underneath:  Make an appointment]  

Skills Alert:  Document Use, Level 1
                        Reading Text, Level 2

Ashley:  [In the kitchen reviewing a book] I reviewed the manual to find the information that I’m pretty sure will be on the test.

Skills Alert:  Document Use, Level 2
                        Reading Text, Level 3

Location/Activity:  At Driver Examination Centre

[We see a screenshot of the Driver Examination Centre sign –
DriveTest
Licensed by the Government of Ontario and Ontario Logo
Driver Examination Centre] 

Ashley:  [We see a screenshot of the 123 Vision Tester and then a screenshot of Ashley undergoing the vision test] I passed my vision and written test, and got my G1 license. [We see a screenshot of Ashley reading through the G1 test with a pen in her hand]  I needed it before enrolling with Young Drivers of Canada.

Skills Alert:  Document Use, Level 1
                        Reading Text, Level 2

Ashley:  [Walks up to the counter and greets the woman sitting at a desk equipped with a computer, printer and filing cabinet] Hi, I’d like to apply for my G2 test.

Driver Examination Centre Clerk:  Okay, and have you had your G1 written test before?

Ashley:  Yes.

Driver Examination Centre Clerk:  Okay, and you have your G1 license?

Ashley:  Yes.

Driver Examination Centre Clerk:  Okay, can I see that please?

Ashley:  Yep.  [Ashley hands her G1 license to the Driver Examination Centre Clerk]

Skills Alert:  Oral Communication, Level 1
                        Work Habits:  Customer Service
                        Work Habits:  Self Advocacy

Driver Examination Centre Clerk:  [Reviews her computer screen] You’re looking at the end of January and I have 4:15 in the afternoon. So this is a confirmation brochure for you, okay? [Hands Ashley a Test Preparation Fact Sheet] If you have any questions you contact the number that’s listed here. [Ashley takes the Test Preparation Fact Sheet]

Location/Activity:  At Ashley’s Home

[Screenshot of a desk with two sticky notes hanging from the shelf]

Ashley:  [Computer screen highlights “Leave Space Around Your Vehicle”.]  There’s lots to know. My Driver’s Ed teacher and friends have helped me focus on some of the more important items in the Driver’s Handbook.  [Ashley clicks on “Road Safety Topics” in the top menu bar and the new screen states: 
Road Safety Topics

• Driver Safety
• Vehicle Safety
• Motorcycle Safety
• Seasonal Driving
• Cyclists and Pedestrian Safety

She cursors through a page of this website with safety tips.]

Skills Alert:  Reading Text, Level 3
Computer Use, Level 2
Work Habits:  Initiative

Ashley:  [Screenshot of Ashley writing at her desk.  Her paper states: 
Budget
15 driveways
($40 per driveway)
= $600
Cost for license = $125] My parents have agreed to split the cost with me, so I’m going to shovel snow from driveways to help pay my end. 

Skills Alert:  Scheduling or Budgeting and Accounting, Level 2

Skills Alert:  Work Habits:  Entrepreneurship
Work Habits:  Working Safely

Ashley:  [Walking up to the Front Door] I’m going to have to schedule my clients around my driving lessons…

Skills Alert:  Scheduling or Budgeting and Accounting, Level 2
                        Work Habits:  Reliability

Ashley:  …because they both happen after school.  [Receives two $20 bills from the homeowner]  Thank you.

Skills Alert:  Money Math, Level 1

Location/Activity:  At Ashley’s Home

Ashley:  [Sitting at her desk and working at the computer] I checked the Young Driver’s schedules and registered online.  [Starts to complete the Student Information part of the form by typing in Ashley beside “First Name”]

Skills Alert:  Computer Use, Level 2

Location/Activity:  Driver’s Education Centre

Ashley:  [Sitting at a desk in the classroom reviewing a book.  A male instructor is standing at her desk] Today is my first lesson.

Driving Instructor:  [Pointing out a section in the book to Ashley]  You’re going to have to look well ahead…and do a circle check before you’re out on the highway…does that make sense?

Ashley:  [Smiling and nodding her head] Yes

Driving Instructor:  It does?  Okay.

Skills Alert:  Oral Communication, Level 2

Location/Activity:  Parking Garage

[Screenshot of a Yellow Young Driver’s of Canada Car beside a Silver SUV]

Ashley:  First I have to learn how to check the vehicle to make sure it’s safe and in good condition to drive.  [The car door is open.  Ashley is bent down at the rear driver’s side tire and testing the pressure of the tire with a gauge.  The driving instructor bends down to watch her.] I need to check the tires for pressure…

Skills Alert:  Measurement and Calculation, Level 1
Work Habits:  Working Safely

Ashley:  [The hood is open.  Ashley removes the dip stick to check the oil] …the oil level,

Skills Alert:  Measurement and Calculation, Level 1

Ashley:   [Screenshot of speedometer] …and check to see if it’s due for maintenance.

Skills Alert:  Data Analysis, Level 1

Ashley:  Then I start my lesson!

Driving Instructor:  [Ashley gets into the driver’s seat and the Driving Instructor sits in the passenger seat.  The Driving Instructor gives Ashley the car keys.] Okay, we’re going to grab your put your seatbelt on.

Ashley:  OK.

Skills Alert:  Oral Communication, Level 2
Work Habits:  Working Safely

Location/Activity: On the road in the Driver’s Education Car

Driving Instructor:  We check your rear view mirror every five to eight seconds…

Ashley:  [Checks her mirror.] Okay

Driving Instructor:  …before slowing.  [It is a winter day with snow on the grass but not on the road or sidewalks.  Three cars are parked on the opposite side of the road.  Three cars are coming towards Ashley in their lane and one red car is in front of her.]

Skills Alert:  Numerical Estimation, Level 1
Work Habits:  Reliability

[Screenshot of Driving Instructor checking off a form detailing Ashley’s driving skills.]

Skills Alert:  Document Use, Level 2

Driving Instructor:  Ashley, I want you to pick a safe space to parallel park… somewhere around here.

Ashley:  Okay.

Driving Instructor:  And I would signal, you want to signal your intentions early. [Ashley puts on her signal.  She moves her car beside a parked car and two cars pass her.]

Driving Instructor:  That’s it, rear bumpers lined up.

Skills Alert:  Work Habits:  Working Safely

Driving Instructor:  [Ashley and the Driving Instructor turn around to see the car as it manoeuvres into its parking space.] That’s great.  That’s it, you can go back a little more…little more…that’s perfect. 

Skills Alert:  Work Habits:  Teamwork

Driving Instructor: Okay Ashley. Although this is an excellent parallel park positioning wise, and you checked 360 before backing up and you looked to the rear while backing, this isn’t really a good place to park.  Can you think why?

Ashley:  [She looks to the left and to the right and then we see a screenshot of a fire hydrant beside the front right tire.] Um…oh, parked next to the fire hydrant. [Ashley laughs]

Driving Instructor:  That’s right.  It is illegal and unsafe, so what it’s important to do is as you’re approaching and scanning…

Ashley:  [We see the car travelling down the road.] Under the graduated licensing program I have to wait 8 months to take my G2 test.  That gives me plenty of time to practice.