HAR §19-139-102. §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; 139-26 §19-139-102 (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 student's 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 139-27 2709 §19-139-102 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. [Eff MAY 18 2006] (Auth: HRS §286- 108.4) (Imp: HRS §286-108.4) §19-139-103 On-line or Internet driver education student curriculum. The department may certify on-line or Internet course curricula to qualify students for completion of a driver education student completion certificate. The curricula shall meet all requirements as established in this chapter, and in addition, include a technical description of the course, including, but not limited to, provider services and support, course design, and course security. A provider of on-line or Internet driver education courses shall put in place the appropriate procedures, measures, and controls to validate student identity during performance of the course work. [Eff MAY 18 2006] (Auth: HRS §286-108.4) (Imp: HRS §286-108.4) §19-139-104 Behind-the-wheel student curriculum. (a) To obtain certification by the department, all behind-the-wheel student curricula shall contain, as a minimum, instruction in the following skills: (1) Introduction to driving--pre-start, starting the engine, putting the vehicle in motion, stopping, turns; (2) Basic maneuvers including lane control, lateral maneuver-move into traffic, backing straight, backing left and 139-28 2709 §19-139-104 right, lane changing; (3) Residential driving-three-point turnabout, U-turns, scanning skills, blind spots; (4) Rural driving-following distance, passing; (5) City driving-angle parking, perpendicular parking, parallel parking, curbside parking, uphill and downhill parking; and (6) Freeway and highway driving-merging, exiting, lane changing, following distance. (b) If the student is using a simulator to partially meet the requirement for a behind-the-wheel student completion certificate, the behind-the-wheel driving curriculum must include the requirements of subsection (a)(3) and (5). (c) The curriculum shall also contain, as a minimum, the following instructional elements: (1) The development of driver behavioral patterns is reinforced; (2) Legal and social aspects of driving are incorporated into sessions; (3) Route plans are structured and used to effectively experience behavioral patterns and to demonstrate various driving situations and circumstances; (4) Structured route plans include freeway or high-speed highway driving; (5) Vehicle prevention, detection, and correction training is experienced using technology, such as a simulator, if available; (6) The student is sufficiently prepared to demonstrate the correct modeling of driving behaviors for the teacher; (7) Advanced driver training concepts are reviewed during regularly scheduled lessons. [Eff MAY 18 2008] 139-29 2709