Utah Code 53G-10-502. Driver education established by a local education agency

53G-10-502. Driver education established by a local education agency.

(1)

behind-the-wheel driving: means operating a dual-controlled motor vehicle under the supervision of a certified instructor. See Utah Code 53G-10-501
Driver education: includes classroom instruction and driving and observation in a dual-controlled motor vehicle. See Utah Code 53G-10-501
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(a)	A local education agency may establish and maintain driver education for pupils.

(b)	A school or local education agency that provides driver education shall provide an opportunity for each pupil enrolled in that school or local education agency to take the written test when the pupil is 15 years and nine months of age.

(c)	Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (1)(b), a school or local education agency that provides driver education may provide an opportunity for each pupil enrolled in that school or local education agency to take the written test when the pupil is 15 years of age.

(2)	The purpose of driver education is to help develop the knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of motor vehicles.

(3)	In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the state board shall make rules for driver education offered in the public schools.

(4)

The rules under Subsection (3) shall:

(a)	require at least one hour of classroom training on the subject of railroad crossing safety for each driver education pupil;

(b)

require instruction, based on data and information provided by the Division of Air Quality, on:

(i)	ways drivers can improve air quality; and

(ii)	the harmful effects of vehicle emissions; and

(c)	establish minimum standards for approved driving ranges under Section 53-3-505.5.

(5)	The requirements of Section 53-3-505.5 apply to any behind-the-wheel driving training provided as part of driver education offered under this part and used to satisfy the driver training requirement under Section 53-3-204.

Amended by Chapter 247, 2021 General Session