The Drivers Education course is a semester elective offered year-round in all senior high schools and adult education centers. Course requirements include 30 hours of classroom instruction and an average minimum of 6 hours behind-the-wheel instruction. The amount of behind-the-wheel instruction is determined by class schedules, enrollment levels, the number of students who possess a driver's license, and by the needs of the individual based on demonstrated performance. Course content includes, defensive driving, financing, drugs, legal/ethical and moral responsibilities, manners, accident analysis, driving careers, environmental concerns, vehicle care, vehicle repair, traffic violations, traffic laws, courtesy, map reading, and acceptable driving attitudes. Instruction is provided for students with disabilities.
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