Driving education schools began in the early 20th century as non-credit elective high school courses to teach new drivers. By 1940, driver's education became a required course, covering traffic laws and vehicle operations. Today, driver's education continues to evolve and is required in most states for teens to obtain a license, teaching important safety skills to help high-risk new drivers. Classes are available in high schools, private driving schools, and online to prepare new drivers of all ages.

1. THE HISTORY &
EVOLUTION OF DRIVING
EDUCATION SCHOOLS
By: Emily Pestle

2. WHAT ARE DRIVING EDUCATION
SCHOOLS?
Driving education schools
prepare new drivers to obtain a
learner's permit or driver's
license. The formal class
program may also prepare
existing license holders for an
overseas license conversion or
medical assessment driving test
or refresher
course.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driv
er%27s_education)
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3. THE BEGINNING OF DRIVER’S
EDUCATION
Driving Education schools first
started as driver’s ed. The class
was first offered as a non – credit
elective that took place after
school hours. It became a
required course by 1940.
(http://www.scasd.org/Page/826
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4. TOPICS OF INSTRUCTION
They mostly taught about traffic
laws and vehicle operations. They
warned of dangerous conditions
in driving such as road
conditions, driver impairments,
and hazardous weather.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driver%27s_education)
Teachers used videos as
instruction also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW0Eq2Q-9Ac

5. EVOLUTION OF DRIVER’S ED
http://igottadrive.com/drivers-ed-fun-facts/drivers-ed-evolution

6. WHO NEEDS DRIVER’S ED NOW
In most states, driver’s ed is required before an individual that is
younger than 17 can get their license.
Example of Specific Requirements(Georgia):
- 30 hours of theory, either in the classroom or online
- 6 hours behind-the-wheel training with an approved instructor OR
complete the 40-Hour Parent/Teen Driver Guide.

7. TEEN DRIVING STATISTICS
-The crash rate is 5 times higher
for 16-year-old drivers than for
drivers over 25.
-16-year-old drivers drove only
0.5% of vehicle miles nationwide,
yet were 2.1% of all drivers in
fatal accidents and accounted for
3.4% of all fatalities.
-14% of 16-year-old drivers in
fatal crashes had a previous
serious ticket or accident.
http://www.teendrivered.net/category/statistics/
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8. TEEN DRIVERS ARE MORE LIKELY
TO…
- Speed and run off the road
- Be cited for mistakes
- Carry more passengers who
don’t wear seatblelts
- Crash more at night and hit
trees & poles more often
- have a higher crash risk
http://www.teendrivered.net/category/statistics/
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9. HOW DRIVING EDUCATION HELPS
- Teaches basic and advanced driving techniques, including
techniques for handling emergencies
- Teaches the rules of the road, and other state and local motor
vehicle laws and ordinances
- Explains vehicle, highway and community factors: that aid the driver
in avoiding crashes, that protect drivers and passengers should a
crash occur, that maximize aiding the injured
- Explains the differences in characteristics of urban and rural
driving, including safe use of modern expressways and pedestrian
safety
http://www.drivers.com/article/305/

10. WHERE CAN YOU TAKE DRIVER’S
ED?
- In a class at school
- At a local driving
school
- Online
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