§ 53A-13-201. Driver education established by school districts.

(1) As used in this part:

(a) "Driver education" includes classroom instruction and driving and observation in a dual-controlled motor vehicle.

(b) "Driving" or "behind-the-wheel driving" means operating a dual-controlled motor vehicle under the supervision of a certified instructor.

(2)

(a) Local school districts may establish and maintain driver education for pupils.

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

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (2)(b), a school or local school district that provides driver education may provide an opportunity for each pupil enrolled in that school or school district to take the written test when the pupil is 15 years of age.

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

(4) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the State Board of Education shall make rules for driver education offered in the public schools.

(5) The rules under Subsection (4) shall:

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

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

(6) 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 382, 2008 General Session