Drivers Ed

Driver Education 

Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes:

• Fulfill Minnesota requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit

• Saves lives by teaching responsible and safe driving practices and techniques

• Defensive driving practices

• Knowledge of Minnesota traffic safety laws and regulations

• Knowledge and skills to become a safe and efficient user of the highway transportation system as a driver, passenger and pedestrian 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Eight hours of driving simulation, district mandated study guide, guest speakers, insurance scenarios and parent involvement meeting 

Instructional Focus: Instruction strategies are utilized through visual, auditory and tactile methods 

Inter-disciplinary connection: Technical and reading strategies, math and science 

Note: Students who meet the Minnesota requirements -- of being at least 15 years of age, successfully complete this course, show proper I.D., register for Behind the Wheel and pay the  Behind the Wheel fee -- will be eligible to take the permit test. 

Note: Students who are not age 15 by the end of the course will be issued a valid course completion sheet or a blue card.  This will allow the student to take the permit test at an exam station. 

After school and summer offerings:  A shortened version [38 hours] of this class may be provided after school and during the summer for students who are unable to register for this course during the school year. Course offerings are enrollment dependent.  There will be an additional fee for this course.