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Grade 11, Open
A1. assess factors affecting decisions on vehicle selection and purchase from an informed consumer’s point of view;
A2. demonstrate an understanding of the vehicle registration process and the legal requirements of vehicle ownership;
A3. demonstrate an understanding of loans, leases, and insurance policies related to the purchase or lease of a vehicle;
A4. identify and describe the precautions, procedures, and obligations related to roadside emergencies and accidents.
A1. Vehicle Selection
A2. Vehicle Registration and Ownership
A3. Vehicle Loans and Insurance
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
A1.1 identify various vehicle makes, models, and body styles and compare their features, options, and price;
A1.2 outline the factors that determine the value of a used vehicle (e.g., year, mileage, appearance, mechanical condition, warranties, vehicle history, options);
A1.3 identify the factors that an owner should consider when selecting the most appropriate vehicle to purchase or lease (e.g., cost, size and type of vehicle, fuel economy [and government incentives, if applicable], ergonomics, intended type and frequency of vehicle use, time of year) and explain their importance;
A1.4 identify the reasons for “road testing” a vehicle before purchase (e.g., to determine com-
fort and visibility, check for noise, test brakes and steering, assess performance and handling);
A1.5 describe on the basis of research various sales and marketing practices encountered in purchasing or leasing a vehicle (e.g., high- pressure sales tactics, use of black or red book evaluations);
A1.6 describe potential issues involved in purchasing a vehicle from various sources (e.g., dealerships, used car retail outlets, auctions, private sellers, Internet websites).
By the end of this course, students will:
A2.1 describe on the basis of research the legal requirements associated with owning and operating a vehicle (e.g., fees, taxes, licensing, permits, proof of insurance);
A2.2 describe the conditions that must be met to register a vehicle (e.g., safety standards inspection, emissions test, proof of insurance);
A2.3 explain the purpose of and the protection provided by the Used Vehicle Information Package.
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 identify appropriate resources for use in the selection of a vehicle loan or lease and insurance policy;
A3.2 explain vehicle insurance coverage require- ments and options (e.g., requirements: third-party liability coverage, statutory accident benefits cover- age; options: collision or upset coverage, compre- hensive coverage, loss of vehicle use coverage);
A3.3 explain the factors that affect the cost of vehicle insurance (e.g., age and model of vehicle, age and gender of policy holder, driving record);
A. VEHICLE OWNERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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