Check with the program you are going to attend.
Some have EVOC. Some do not.
In New York, it is not required, yet some community college programs have it.
As far as your driving is concerned, look into these people:
http://www.smith-system.com/
(from my LEO days)
If you are on a budget, just read the five keys.
In general, when go around a bend or turn, do your braking on the straight away, then let the car coast, then accelerate as you come out of the turn.
When you lights an siren, never ever follow too close, keep three seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you, avoid passing on the right, wait for them to pull over, when entering an intersection, stop and look both ways and be sure to stop and look again if a lane's view is blocked.
Remember, you will be authorized to drive above speed limit, go through red lights, stop signs, etc.,ie, immune from traffic law to an extent.....however do not confuse that with civil liability, ever.
As far as navigation, even with GPS, buy an atlas of the area where you will work. Circle where your friends and family live, hospitals, get to know the major roads, carry a cheap compass, wherever you go, see which way North South East and West are.
Explore with google sattelite maps. Mark in areas importent to you personally.
Nobody is born a good driver or navigator, it comes with experience.
You seem to have the interest and motivation to learn, so just take it upon yourself to get experieince and knowledge.
