The Driver Education Program equips high school students with the essential knowledge, skills, and experience to become responsible and safe drivers.

The program covers content areas, including:

1. Causes of crashes and their resulting economic, personal and social losses; 
2. Proper attitudes relative to driving; 
3. Role of the driver in relation to traffic laws and the physical laws of nature; 
4. Driving techniques and skills; 
5. Pedestrian safety; 
6. Handling adverse conditions and emergency situations; and 
7. Personal factors that influence a driver’s ability (alcohol, drugs, distracted driving, road rage, etc.).​

By fostering safe driving habits and attitudes, the Driver Education Program aims to reduce traffic crashes, injuries and property damage. This program provides students with life-long skills that supports their mobility and independence as they pursue higher education and careers after graduation.

Program Details

High school and home-schooled students aged 15 to 19 are eligible to enroll. The program is primarily conducted during after-school hours, weekends and holidays, with some high schools offering it as an elective semester course. To contact a program coordinator, refer to the listing of Driver Education Programs at Public High Schools (PDF).

Students will complete:

• 38 hours of classroom instruction.
• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.