HAR §19-139-106. Driving simulator curriculum

To obtain certification by the department, all driving simulator curricula shall contain the following instructional elements: (1) Content is consistent with the requirements of section 19-139-104, as practicable; (2) Content is presented with an emphasis on behavioral patterns rather than on task completion; (3) The simulator reinforces previous learning and continues to prepare student for in-vehicle training; (4) The simulator acts as a tool to monitor and measure the effectiveness of student learning in the classroom to ensure student vehicle readiness; (5) Simulators meet all of the requirements of subchapter 6 and are in good working condition; (6) The curriculum must be integrated with driver education classroom curricula; (7) The provider of the simulator curriculum shall communicate to the parents or guardians, how to integrate simulator instruction with practice 139-30 §19-139-108 behind-the-wheel driving; and (8) The provider of the simulator curriculum shall provide the student with a simulator completion certificate that the student shall give to the behind-the-wheel instructor. This certificate shall fulfill four hours of the required six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. (b) The department may certify driver simulator curricula to qualify students to satisfy four hours of the behind-the-wheel requirement for a student completion certificate. [Eff MAY 18 2006 ] (Auth: HRS §286-108.4) (Imp: HRS §286-108.4)