Maine Instructor Course

Level 1

Description: Study of the elements that compromise the driving task and the highway transportation system. Emphasis on human performance variables, traffic engineering, and related research. For educators and those whose responsibilities include motor fleet safety.

Prerequisite: Valid operator's license.

Laboratory: Classroom/on-road Sally King and on-road Ronald Vance.

Textbooks: Student must purchase before class starts: Responsible Driving (AAA, Glencoe, 2000) and Maine #29A.

Grading: Students will be graded on oral and written presentations, class work, tests, and in-car driving skills. A grade of at least 80% is necessary to qualify for driver education certification.

Attendance: Students may not miss more than 4 hours of class. Makeup work will be required at the discretion of the instructors and an additional fee of $35 per hour will be charged for each makeup session.

Dates & Times: Call (207) 941-9494 for dates and times.

Total Hours: 50 hours, which includes working lunches.

Class Fee: $500 must be paid in full before class starts

To hold a class, 8 students are required.