California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 4.6 - Driving Schools and Instructors
Section 342.00 - Subject Matter of Driving Instructor Training Course

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 342.00
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The curriculum of any course of driving instructor training which will receive departmental approval must include the following subject matter.

Qualifications of a Professional Driving Instructor.

First Aid Relating to Vehicle Accidents.

Teaching Techniques for Training Drivers.

The Driving Privilege, Licensing and Controls.

Rules of the Road and Civil Liability Relating to Owning and Operating Motor Vehicles.

Motor Vehicles, Equipment and Maintenance.

Physical and Mental Capabilities of Drivers.

Physical Laws Affecting the Operation of Vehicles.

Student Orientation to Motor Vehicle Features and Controls.

Teaching Driving Skills.

Teaching Defensive Driving.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 401.00 to section 342.00 filed 7-19-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 11113, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 11102.5, 11104 and 11113, Vehicle Code.

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