Living in America teacher resource series

"Developed originally by BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center with funding from a U.S. Education Department Office of Vocational and Adult Education, English Literacy and Civics Education Demonstration Grant ... Curriculum developers, Karen Yamamoto, Jane Hogan ; contributors, Patricia Edwards, Timothy J. Sparling ; graphic designer, Eva McKendry"--title page verso

Unit 1. Getting ready to drive -- Unit 2. Driving -- Unit 3. Owning a car -- Unit 4. Keeping your car running -- Unit 5. Maintaining your car -- Unit 6. Navigating the roads

This book helps new English speakers understand the process for getting a learner's permit and driver's license including which documents applicants must have when registering and insuring vehicles in the U.S. Readers will also learn basic language for handling vehicle care and maintenance. Also covered are rules of the roads, driving laws, road signs, safety measures and appropriate behavior when driving

"Item #2530"--page [4] of cover

"Curriculum tailored to the needs, interests, and language proficiency of literacy level adult English Language Learners (ELLs). Originally developed primarily for migrant farmworkers, the curriculum is now designed to address the needs of any ELL with very limited literacy and oral skills"--page 7