(1) Each school district curriculum guide shall include:
- (a) The minimum concepts to be taught, which are: Introduction to highway transportation system; preparing and controlling the vehicle; maneuvering in limited space; signs, signals, and pavement markings; vehicle characteristics; human functions used in driving; roadway variations; intersections, which shall include highway-rail grade crossings; management of time and space; lane changes; passing; nonmotorized traffic; internal factors affecting driving performance, which shall include emotional and behavior issues; physical factors affecting driving performance, which shall include seatbelt usage and its benefits; alcohol and drugs; vehicle maintenance; planning for travel; limited visibility; reduced traction; special driving conditions; vehicle malfunctioning; avoiding and minimizing impact; post-crash responsibilities; legal responsibilities; highway transportation system improvement; fuel conservation; and motorcycle awareness; and driving safely among bicyclists and pedestrians using materials approved by the director of the department of licensing.
- (b) The methods of instruction used by the teacher in presenting the material.
- (c) The student performance objectives and evaluation criteria.
- (d) The activities that will enable a student to accomplish the objectives (while allowing for individual differences) and the required level of competency for each objective.
- (e) Information on the fifty hours of adult guided practice and the driving restrictions required by the intermediate driver license.
- (f) A flow chart that indicates how the classroom and laboratory lessons are sequenced and integrated.
- (g) Classroom and laboratory lesson plans, including driving routes for laboratory experience.
- (2) Each traffic safety education course shall include comprehensive written and driving exams.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.220 RCW and RCW 46.20.100. WSR 09-03-086, § 392-153-032, filed 1/20/09, effective 2/20/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 06-08-043, § 392-153-032, filed 3/30/06, effective 4/30/06. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28A.220 and 46.82 RCW. WSR 01-16-003, § 392-153-032, filed 7/18/01, effective 8/18/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.20.100(2), 28A.220.020 (2), (3), (4), and 28A.220.030(1). WSR 96-24-044 (Order 96-18), § 392-153-032, filed 11/27/96, effective 12/28/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.220.030. WSR 92-20-061 (Order 92-10), § 392-153-032, filed 10/2/92, effective 11/2/92; WSR 92-03-138 (Order 92-04), § 392-153-032, filed 1/22/92, effective 2/22/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.81.020. WSR 80-09-027 (Order 80-24), § 392-153-032, filed 7/9/80; Order 6-77, § 392-153-032, filed 7/27/77, effective 9/11/77.]