Driver Education

  • Driver Education/Traffic Safety – Classroom and Laboratory (Course #1900300)

    0.5 credit – Grades 10-12

    Prerequisite: Students absolutely MUST be at least 15 years old to be in this program.

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the highway transportation system and to strategies that develop driving knowl­edge and skills related to today’s and tomorrow’s motorized society. It also provides an in-depth study of the scope and nature of accident prob­lems and their solutions. The course requires a mandatory fee of $54.25 to be paid to DMV by the 3rd week of class. This class also includes the drug and alcohol class.

    The content includes, but is not lim­ited to, the following:

    • vehicle control and traffic procedure
    • defensive driving strategies
    • pertinent laws and their application to driving
    • energy efficient and safe enjoyable
    • vehicle ownership
    • physical and mental factors
    • legal and moral obligations
    • knowledge of motorcycle operations and interactions in the system
    • planning for safe travel to include map studies
    • the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance
    • must have good attendance in school