Behind-the-wheel instruction

(a) Behind-the-wheel instruction shall not be given to a student who has not reached the age of sixteen (16) years. (b) Any student sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age shall not be provided behind-the wheel instruction unless the student has obtained his or her Connecticut learner's permit. (c) Behind-the-wheel instruction shall be given only by a licensed commercial driving instructor. (d) Prior to any behind-the-wheel instruction for any student sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age, a commercial driving instructor shall confirm that the student is in immediate possession of his or her learner's permit. (e) No student shall receive more than two (2) hours of behind-the-wheel instruction per day. (f) The vehicle used for behind-the-wheel instruction shall be occupied by the instructor and no more than one (1) student, unless the school has obtained written authorization, from the student, to conduct behind-the-wheel instruction with no more than two (2) additional students present in the vehicle. If said student is less than eighteen (18) years of age, such authorization shall be from a parent or legal guardian of the student. In no event shall behind-the-wheel instruction be performed with more than three (3) students in the vehicle. (g) The brakes, lights and other safety features of each motor vehicle used for behind-the-wheel instruction shall be inspected by the instructor, and any defects shall be corrected prior to any such instruction. (h) A licensed instructor shall maintain a professional demeanor while providing all driver education.