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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 3. As used in this act:
(a) “Adult driver training” means instruction that is provided to an individual 18 years of age or older in the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 7a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.7a.
(b) “Behind-the-wheel instruction” means instruction to which either of the following applies:
(i)A student is in control of a motor vehicle on a public street or highway in real and varied traffic situations and a driver education instructor is the only other occupant in the front passenger seating area with the student.
(ii) An entry-level driver has actual control of a motor vehicle's power unit during a lesson conducted on a range.
(c) “Classroom instruction” means that part of a driver education course that occurs in a classroom environment that enables a student to learn through varied instructional methods, under the direct guidance of a driver education instructor.
(d) “Commercial vehicle driver training” means instruction equivalent to or exceeding entry-level driver training in 49 CFR part 380 that is provided to operate a commercial motor vehicle as that term is defined in section 7a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.7a.
(e) “Conviction” means a conviction for a crime or attempted crime whether under a law of this state, a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a law of this state, or a law of another state substantially corresponding to a law of this state.
(f) “Coordinated segment 1 driver education course” means a segment 1 course provided by 2 or more certified driver education providers in the use of auxiliary aids and services as that term is defined in 42 USC 12103.
(g) “Curriculum” means a written plan that guides the instruction given in a driver education course and includes performance objectives, a content outline, detailed learning activities, and assessment tools.
(h) “Designated representative or coordinator” means the individual that a driver education provider employs, enlists, or appoints, or contracts with to supervise, manage, and administer the day-to-day responsibilities of the provider's driver education school operation. Often this individual is an owner, partner, officer, or director of the driver education provider.
(i) “Driver education course” means a program of study offered by a certified driver education provider, that enables a student to acquire the basic knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to operate a motor vehicle upon a highway transportation system.
(j) “Driver education course certificate of completion” means a written or electronic authorization issued by a certified driver education provider to a student who has successfully completed segment 1, segment 2, or entry-level driver training of a driver education course offered by the provider.
(k) “Driver education instructor” means a person who the secretary of state certifies has met the instructor qualifications of this act to instruct a student in a driver education course.
(l) “Driver education instructor certificate” means a written or electronic authorization issued by the secretary of state to indicate that a person has met the instructor qualifications of this act to instruct a student in a driver education course.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 256. Motor Vehicles § 256.623 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-256-motor-vehicles/mi-comp-laws-256-623/
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