N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-18.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-18.3 - Remedial driver education curriculum

(a) The Chief Administrator may approve any Driver Improvement Program course that meets the following criteria:

1. The course shall provide at least three hours of instruction;

2. Not more than one hour of the three hours shall be conducted by use of audio-visual aids, including, but not limited to:

i. Films and/or videotapes;

ii. Slides; and/or

iii. Digital video discs;

3. Not more than 25 participants shall be scheduled in any given class; provided, however, that up to five participants, in addition to the 25 scheduled, may attend a class if they have failed to attend a previously scheduled class;

4. Visual aids such as, but not limited to, magnetic boards, flip charts, blackboards, and/or whiteboards shall be incorporated into the curriculum;

5. The curriculum content of any approved Driver Improvement Program must be appropriate for non-probationary drivers, must meet or exceed the standards of the National Safety Council's "Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving" course or the American Automobile Association's Offender Version of The Driver Improvement Program, and shall be predicated on improving improper driving behavior using behavior modification, with course elements specifically addressing, at a minimum:

i. The major causes of collisions including, but not limited to:

(1) Driver attitude;

(2) Driver inattention;

(3) Driver-related hazards;

(4) Hazards created by others;

(5) Alcohol and drug use;

(6) Failure to obey traffic control devices and road signs; and

(7) Reckless and irresponsible driving;

ii. Collision statistics;

iii. Collision-related injury and death statistics;

iv. The consequences and risk factors involved in improper driver attitude and in irresponsible driver behavior;

v. The skills necessary for the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle;

vi. Collision preventability, including, but not limited to:

(1) Making proper observations;

(2) Reducing driver distractions;

(3) Accounting for roadway hazards;

(4) Accounting for the actions of other drivers;

(5) Accounting for different types of vehicles using the roadways;

(6) Maintaining a safe following distance;

(7) Changing lanes safely;

(8) Adverse weather conditions;

(9) Maintaining control in an emergency situation;

(10) Getting adequate sleep; and

(11) Proper vehicle maintenance;

vii. Highway courtesy;

viii. Taking responsibility for driving behavior;

ix. Review of the major traffic laws of the State of New Jersey; and

x. Respect for the State of New Jersey's motor vehicle laws; and

6. The provider/applicant must provide the name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity supplying any course materials to be used by the provider/applicant and certify that the provider/applicant has received permission to use materials owned or developed by such individual or entity if other than provider/applicant.

(b) The Chief Administrator may approve any Probationary Driver Program course that meets the following criteria:

1. The course shall provide at least four hours of instruction;

2. Not more than one hour of the four hours shall be conducted by use of audio-visual aids including, but not limited to:

i. Films and/or videotapes;

ii. Slides; and/or

iii. Digital video discs;

3. Not more than 25 participants shall be scheduled in any given class; provided, however, that up to five participants, in addition to the 25 scheduled, may attend a class if they have failed to attend a previously scheduled class;

4. Visual aids such as magnetic boards, flip charts, blackboards, and/or whiteboards shall be incorporated into the curriculum;

5. The lesson plans for PDP shall utilize educational techniques designed to be facilitative in nature, encouraging interaction between participants and instructor as a method of instruction. Such techniques include, but are not limited to:

i. Group discussion;

ii. Group activities;

iii. Role playing; and

iv. Question and answer sessions;

6. The curriculum content of any approved Probationary Driver Program must be appropriate for probationary drivers, must meet or exceed the standards of the National Safety Council's "Alive at 25" program or Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (for probationary drivers), and shall be predicated on improving improper driving behavior with course elements specifically addressing, at a minimum:

i. The statistics showing injury and death rates in collisions involving young drivers (ages 15-24);

ii. The reasons behind unsafe and irresponsible driving behaviors;

iii. The risk factors and consequences of unsafe and irresponsible driving practices;

iv. Alcohol and drug use as a collision factor;

v. Cell phone use and texting while driving as a collision factor;

vi. Seat belt safety;

vii. The skills necessary for the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle;

viii. Highway courtesy;

ix. Collision preventability, including a discussion of the various hazards, both driver-created and hazards created by others;

x. The magnitude of traffic collision problems and taking responsibility for driving behavior;

xi. Review of the major traffic laws of the State of New Jersey; and

xii. Respect for the State of New Jersey's motor vehicle laws; and

7. The provider/applicant must provide the name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity supplying any course materials to be used by the provider/applicant and certify that the provider/applicant has received permission to use materials owned or developed by such individual or entity if other than provider/applicant.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-18.3

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:19-14.3 by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014.
See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c).
Former N.J.A.C. 13:20-18.3 was reserved.