Northwest Suburban Driving School
Classroom Instructor Tips,
INVITE
A GUEST SPEAKER INTO THE CLASSROOM !
Invite a Guest Speaker into the classroom !!
Invite an Expert !!
One of the best ways to introduce materials to the students is to invite a special
guest speaker into the classroom. Students will respond very positively and will get a
better understanding from these presentation.
- Insurance Agent: I guarantee, any insurance agent that you contact about giving a
presentation will jump at the opportunity to speak to your class ! They usually discuss
rates, policies terms and accidents. Very informative guest speakers; plus they have lots
of information, quotes, brochures, contact information for you and for your students !
- Police Officer: Contact the local police department to arrange a visit from a local
police officer. They can give an excellent presentation regarding:
- Laws and city ordinances
- Rules of the road
- Safe driving tips
- Accidents, car crashes & dangerous intersections
- Drunk Driving Awareness
- What to do when pulled over
- What to do after you get into an accident
- Fire Fighter / Paramedic: The local fire fighters or paramedics can also give wonderful
presentations on:
- Accidents, car crashes & dangerous intersections
- Extrications
- First aid & auto safety.
- Emergency situations & precautions.
- Bus Driver: Bus drivers can discuss bus safety tips. The bus drivers usually have a well
prepared bus safety presentation for students & schools. They also have lots of safety
pamphlets & brochures to pass out to the class!
- Train Engineer: Train engineers can explain the train / railroad safety tips. The
engineers or railroad employees can also give tips regarding railroad crossings and
staying out of train / car collisions.
- Truck Driver / OTR Driver: Truck drivers drive everyday on the roadways & see some
interesting situations, accidents & scenarios. You and your students will be very
surprised & pleased if you invite a professional truck driver into the classroom !!
- Auto Mechanic: If you invite an auto mechanic into the classroom, they will probably
take the class outside to view the parts of the car, the engine & discuss everything
they see under the hood. Inside the classroom they can discuss how to keep the car running
smoothly & give maintenance tips ! An excellent potential speaker for your classroom !
- Injured Victims / Accident Victims: You can invite someone that was in an auto accident
or you can invite a former student from a past classroom session, that had an auto
accident. These speakers can discuss their ordeal of all of the tragic events leading to
their accident – Before during & after.
They can explain:
- The intersection & surroundings
- The crash
- Who was at fault
- Their injuries to them & the other passengers.
- What happened to the other person in the other car & their passenger(s)
- The ride in the ambulance
- Their hospital visits & surgeries
- Money that was lost
- Expenses & damage to the car
- Insurance procedures & ordeals
- The ongoing claims & situations
- DUI Victim: Contact MADD, SADD or your local police department to find out the phone
numbers to the local organizations. They can provide you with a guest speaker to talk with
your class about drinking & driving. They will have contact information about victims
of drunk drivers & they will also have contact information of the actual drunk
drivers. Some can speak to your class as part of their community service. Caution:
Speakers will include graphic information & content.
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