Section 1351 - Driver education1.Driver education required for certain minors. Except to operate a moped only, a license may not be issued to a person under 18 years of age unless that person presents a certificate of successful completion of an approved driver education course and examination. The requirement of completion of an approved driver education course may be waived for a person who holds a valid driver's license from another jurisdiction. [1999, c. 470, §20 (AMD).]
2.Approved course. An approved driver education course is a course given by a: A. Public secondary school; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]B. Private secondary school approved for attendance purposes by the Commissioner of Education; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]C. Career and technical education center or a career and technical education region; or [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).]D. Person licensed by the Secretary of State. [1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §37 (AFF).] [1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §35 (AMD); 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §37 (AFF); 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).]
3.Completion certificates. A successful course completion certificate may be issued if the course meets the standards adopted by the Secretary of State. A certificate may not be issued to a person who was not at least 15 years of age when beginning the course. The certificate may be used as a temporary learner's permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C motor vehicle for 60 days from the course completion date displayed on the front of the certificate. The permittee must be in possession of the certificate while operating a motor vehicle and accompanied by a licensed operator who has held a valid driver's license for at least 2 years; is at least 20 years of age; is occupying the seat beside the operator; and is licensed to operate the class of vehicle operated by the permittee. [2021, c. 216, §38 (AMD).]
4.Requirements. A driver education course approved under this subchapter must include instruction that imparts the understanding and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely in a situation in which a motorcycle or vulnerable user is sharing the road with that motor vehicle. [2015, c. 164, §2 (RPR).]
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 38, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2015, c. 164,§ 2, eff. 10/15/2015.1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW) . 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF) . 1995, c. 402, §A47 (AMD) . 1995, c. 505, §§12,13 (AMD) . 1995, c. 505, § 22 (AFF) . 1997, c. 393, §§A35,36 (AMD) . 1997, c. 393, §A37 (AFF) . 1997, c. 737, § 6 (AMD) . 1999, c. 470, § 20 (AMD) . 2003, c. 183, § 1 (AMD) . 2003, c. 545, § 5 (REV) .