Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 10040

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 10040 - General Provisions

This article governs the establishment, conduct, and scope of, and establishes standards for the laboratory phase of driver education in high schools, except evening high schools.

The laboratory phase of driver education is instruction in driving motor vehicles through the actual use of automobile simulators, and multiple-car off-street driving ranges, for the purpose of developing the knowledge, attitude, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of motor vehicles, with additional emphasis in:

(a) The vehicle, highway and community features:

(1) That aid the driver in avoiding crashes

(2) That protect him and his passengers in crashes

(3) That maximize the salvage of the injured.

(b) Basic and advanced driving techniques including techniques for handling emergencies.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 10040

1. Amendment filed 9-24-71; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 71, No. 39).
2. Amendment filed 7-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 30).
3. Amendment of NOTE filed 9-23-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 39).
4. Renumbering of Article 3 (Sections 10040-10044) to Article 2 filed 11-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 45).

Note: Authority cited: Section 51054, Education Code. Reference: Section 51054, Education Code.