vIQ Learn About vIQ For Parents and Educators Advisory Board Kudos for vIQ Awards & Distinctions

Phones & Accessories

Plans

Features & Downloads

Messaging

Business

Support

My Verizon

 
Vehicle Intelligence Quest - Learn About vIQ
vIQ Video Preview
Order vIQ Now
Learn About vIQ
Review Verizon Wireless' efforts with Responsible Driving
More Cool Info on Verizon Wireless

The vIQSM program is designed to be an important component of your driver education curricula and is packaged with an instructive video and an Educator's Guide. This step-by-step guide, with suggested extension activities, offers you and your students an opportunity to think and talk about the issues of responsible wireless phone use. The program presents three real-life scenarios incorporating challenges that drivers face daily. Students are asked to pick the best option for them given the situation. Below is an outline of the table of contents:

Table of Contents:

Segment 1 - Introduction

Objective: Introduces the concept that some of us are naturally good drivers, and that for some of us, driving requires total concentration.

Segment 2 - Distractions Aren't New

Segment 3 - Abigail & Nick in "The Organ Grinder"

This humorous scenario tackles the serious subject of when and how to use a wireless phone.

Segment 4 - Sophie in "Bird Calls"

This scenario helps explore safe phone usage by people who CHOOSE to use a wireless phone on a regular basis.

Segment 5 - Oscar in "Wireless WipeOut"

This scenario helps explore how to deal with common calls that may distract driver.

Segment 6 - Finale - The Big Take Away

This scenario recaps the main points on the video and introduces the following:

Cartoon image of man
  • Stop driving and find a safe spot off the road when you need to make a call.
  • Allow for your voicemail to answer calls when you're driving.
  • Free up your hands - use a hands-free device.
  • Exercise your memory - know your keypad.
  • Remember to check your state and local laws on mobile phone use.