Drivers Education Courses

Any individual above 15 years and 6 months of ageregistration of a vehicle. They help to identify signs
may enroll in driver education courses. On completiondesignating illegal parking, hand signals and the
of the course, a practice permit may be obtainedmeaning of the different colors of traffic lights. The
from the driver's license division that allows drivinglegal and moral responsibilities in case of an accident
with a licensed parent, guardian or spouse.are also outlined, as a part of the curriculum of these
Subsequently, the person has to visit a driver's licensecourses.
office to show proof of registration for a driver'sMost courses give a briefing on the names of
education course. This is followed by a written test.different highway systems and the organizations that
Each course must include instruction in motor vehiclesupervise the maintenance of and enforce the traffic
insurance and the effect of drugs and alcohol on anlaws on each system. Driver educations courses help
operator of a motor vehicle.identify the purpose of each instrument, device and
The training consists of not less than 30 hours,control in a vehicle. They include the procedures for
excluding time taken for meals. It should have restpreparing to start a vehicle and the precautionary
breaks and a ceremony for the insurance of ameasures that need to be taken in different weather
certificate upon completion of the course. A course inand road conditions.
driver's education also includes, instructions designedStudents are taught to handle specific situations that
to teach a student the proper attitude for safearise when driving. They are made to understand the
driving and the adverse effects of disturbedrequirements for insurance and the types of
emotions on a driver. It also states the consequencescoverage available. The courses explain the
of physical handicaps on the ability to drive. Itprocedures for purchasing an automobile and help to
recognizes the effects of alcohol and drugs onidentify sources of financing available. Driver's
driving.education courses have proved to be an excellent
These courses state the grounds for revocation of amethod of initiation for many soon to be drivers.
driver's license and explain the requirements for the