Information Package / Course Catalogue
Traffic Information
Course Code: ÇMH183
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the traffic information course is to provide students with the skills to understand traffic rules, to develop traffic safety awareness and to behave responsibly in traffic.

Course Content

Traffic Knowledge is a course that aims to provide students with basic knowledge on understanding traffic rules, developing traffic safety awareness and responsible behavior in traffic. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their driving skills while learning about traffic signs, markings, rules and behaviors. Students also learn topics such as dealing with traffic emergencies, pedestrian safety, vehicle maintenance and driving techniques. The Traffic Knowledge course helps students to adopt traffic culture and traffic safety measures to ensure that they act consciously and safely in traffic.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands traffic rules and traffic order.
2.Recognizes traffic signs and signs.
3.Applies safe driving techniques.
4.Creates pedestrian safety awareness and understands its role in traffic.
5.Have knowledge about traffic accident prevention and emergency management.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Traffic and First Aid-1
2.Traffic and First Aid-2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The importance and objectives of traffic information, an overview of traffic regulations and traffic laws in Turkey
Week 2 - Theoretical
Warning signs, Information signs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Traffic signs, traffic lights and rights of way
Week 4 - Theoretical
Crossing rules at intersections, Pedestrian and school crossings
Week 5 - Theoretical
Speed limits and applications, following distance, braking distance and stopping distance
Week 6 - Theoretical
Vehicle parts and their effects on traffic safety, Vehicle maintenance and safety
Week 7 - Theoretical
Urban and suburban driving, Driving in bad weather conditions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Emergency vehicles, Construction and road maintenance areas, Temporary traffic arrangements (Midterm Exam Assessment)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effects of alcohol and drugs on driving skills, Laws on alcohol and drug use
Week 10 - Theoretical
Communication between drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, Communication accidents and prevention
Week 11 - Theoretical
Driver errors and factors affecting them
Week 12 - Theoretical
Anger management and stress coping strategies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Causes and consequences of accidents, First aid and what to do in case of an accident
Week 14 - Theoretical
Traffic safety campaigns and events, Raising traffic safety awareness in the community
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory401248
Assignment401040
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
2
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-2
2
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-3
2
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-4
2
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-5
2
2
2
2
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026