Haw. Code R. § 19-139-102 - General provisions

To obtain certification by the department, all driver education classroom, on-line, and Internet course curricula shall contain the following instructional elements:

(1) The curriculum prepares students for achievements in social wellness, visual skills for awareness, information-processing and decision-making, risk prevention management, vehicle control, vehicle correction skills, and performance excellence;

(2) The development and habitualization of positive behavioral patterns is emphasized;

(3) All driving skills are introduced and practiced through hands-on classroom training to ensure in-car success;

(4) Students also learn driving skills often referred to as advanced, such as off-road recovery and skid prevention, detection; and correction;

(5) Students learn how to evaluate driving situations and make low-risk decisions;

(6) Risk versus gain relationships associated with driving are defined and explored;

(7) Risk perception, prevention, and management is presented as a function of time and space control;

(8) Activities are utilized to promote effective student involvement in risk management and problem solving;

(9) Students learn how behavioral, sociological and psychological factors influence driving;

(10) The physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs, including nicotine and caffeine, on driver performance are explored;

(11) The effects of fatigue and other physical impairments on driver performance are studied;

(12) Conflict resolution skills are presented in relation to on-road situations;

(13) Activities are conducted to demonstrate the problems associated with driver inattentiveness;

(14) Activities are conducted to help students recognize the stages of anger and how to manage them;

(15) Various forms of technology and media are used to reinforce driver behavioral patterns;

(16) Students learn how to positively influence their peers and how to avoid negative peer influence;

(17) Students learn the value of occupant protection and vehicle readiness;

(18) Classroom activities demonstrate the importance of a students responsibility both as a citizen and a driver;

(19) Students are able to understand the basic laws and rules of the road, Hawaii's traffic laws, and their liability as drivers;

(20) Students participate in activities to learn the limitations of motor vehicles and of drivers; and

(21) All driver education course curricula must contain, as a minimum, instruction on driving responsibilities; signs, signals, and roadway markings; basic car control; making safe driving decisions; controlling the vehicle; basic car maneuvers; negotiating intersections; sharing the roadway; driving in different environments and situations; driving in urban areas, rural areas, and high speed highways or freeways; adverse conditions; emergencies; being a responsible driver; effects of driver condition on risk taking; alcohol and other drugs; and defensive driving strategies.

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Haw. Code R. § 19-139-102

[Eff MAY 18 2006] (Auth: HRS § 286-108.4) (Imp: HRS § 286-108.4)