Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 346.04

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 346.04 - Mature Driver Improvement Course Requirements

(a) The curriculum for classroom and non-classroom mature driver improvement courses shall comply with the department's Mature Driver Improvement Course Guidelines, OL 1008 (Rev. 10/2006), which is hereby incorporated by reference, and with the following:

(1) The curriculum shall contain comprehensive lesson plans.

(A) The lesson plans shall allow all participants to view material, followed by examples, diagrams or other visual aids to reinforce understanding of the material.

(B) Non-classroom courses shall include the provider's procedure to ensure a completion certificate is issued only to a participant who has completed the course.

(C) Online courses shall include security measures to ensure each participant's personal information is secure.

(2) The curriculum shall cover all topics in Section 346.06 of these regulations and Vehicle Code section 1675 in detail sufficient for the department to evaluate and establish that the curriculum content is consistent with the department lesson plan and instruction time frame in the following areas:

(A) The method(s) of presentation of the material.

(B) The specific information that will be presented under each topic heading.

(C) Whether the information presented is current and accurate.

(3) The curriculum shall provide statistical data regarding the relationship between aging and driving performance. Data discussed shall include, but is not limited to, information on accidents, convictions, and physical or physiologic changes associated with the aging process.

(4) The provider shall update the curriculum to reflect any changes which affect the accuracy of the curriculum such as changes in law and motor vehicle technology.

(5) The curriculum shall not be combined with any other driver education curriculum.

(b) The classroom course shall:

(1) Provide for at least 400 minutes of instruction for the initial course and 240 minutes of instruction for the renewal course, not including registration time, breaks, lunch periods, and issuance of completion certificates.

(2) Provide audio visual aids to demonstrate and supplement lecture materials.

(c) The initial course and the renewal course shall not be combined and conducted simultaneously. Each course shall be conducted independently of the other.

(d) The classroom course curriculum shall contain a course time schedule that includes and specifies:

(1) The time allotted for lunch and/or break periods.

(2) The approximate time allotted for each mandatory topic area.

(3) Group participation. Participation may include, but is not limited to, questions and answers, pre-and post-knowledge tests, and group discussions.

(4) Not less than 40 minutes and not more than 100 minutes of audio visual materials during the 400 minute course, or not less than 30 minutes and not more than 60 minutes of audio visual materials during the 240 minute course that is appropriate to the course topic and lecture material, and is clearly identified with a brief description of the content in the curriculum.

(e) The classroom and non-classroom course curriculum shall include:

(1) Samples, if applicable, of any handout material for evaluation.

(2) A sample of the course evaluation form with the lesson plan. Completion of the evaluation shall not exceed 15 minutes in a classroom setting.

(f) The department must be provided with access to an online course at all times for continued monitoring of course content, except during brief times when technological maintenance is underway.

(g) Online course curriculum shall:

(1) Contain the school name, course provider department-issued identification number, school address and telephone number on each page of the curriculum as a header or a footer.

(2) Each course provider is required to provide each participant with the department's approved disclaimer at the beginning of the course material, which in part, will state the course provider is not affiliated with department and that the department shall not be responsible for distributed material or advertisements. The disclaimer shall be titled DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES LEGAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER, and shall read as follows:

"The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recognizes private enterprise's right to advertise and distribute information related to their business functions. DMV promotes the free exchange of information, ideas, and opinions, except when the content may invade personal privacy, violate property rights, constitute libel, or be a violation of any applicable federal, state, or local laws.

While this lesson plan content may have been approved by DMV, the distribution, advertising and other information provided by this vendor is not guaranteed by DMV, nor does it represent the views of the department. You are advised that DMV, unless statutorily required, has no continuing obligation to provide information to this web site or printed publication.

DMV assumes no responsibility for erroneous, incomplete or out-of-date information. The participant should contact the provider and/or DMV to ensure that the information herein is current and accurate. All warranties of any kind, including but not limited to the IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, freedom from contamination by computer viruses and non-infringement of proprietary rights ARE DISCLAIMED.

You are advised that DMV is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages referenced from or to this web site or home-study publication. In addition, DMV and the State of California are not responsible for the content of files that are uploaded for inclusion. The participant should not rely on the presentation of statutes or regulations referenced in this web site, but should consult the actual text of the law. Legal requirements frequently change and the participant may wish to seek the advice of counsel.

If you find any errors, omissions or have a complaint regarding the course content, we encourage you to report them to the course provider. In the event the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction you may report your concerns to the department by calling (916) 229-3154."

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 346.04

1. New section filed 10-20-2008; operative 11-19-2008 (Register 2008, No. 43).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651, 1675 and 1677, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 1652, 1675 and 1676, Vehicle Code.

1. New section filed 10-20-2008; operative 11-19-2008 (Register 2008, No. 43).