What are the lengths and types of driver education programs offered in Texas?
Most commercial and public school programs are conducted under the Core Program Plan. This program consists of at least 32 hours of classroom instruction, seven hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and seven hours of in-car observation. Under this plan, a student may receive only local credit for the course. The Parent Taught Program Plan consists of at least 32 hours of classroom instruction, seven hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and seven hours of behind-the-wheel practice. Other public school driver education plans may include the following programs: In-car only program. This program shall consist of at least seven hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and seven hours of in-car observation. Under this plan, a student may receive only local credit for the course. Classroom only program. This program shall consist of at least 32 hours of classroom instruction. Under this plan, a student may receive only local credit for the course. School day credit program. This program shal
Most commercial and public school programs are conducted under the Core Program Plan. This program consists of at least 32 hours of classroom instruction, 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, and 20 additional hours of driving (10 hours at night). Other public school driver education plans may include the following programs: In-car only program. This program shall consist of at least 7 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, 7 hours of in-car observation, and 20 additional hours of driving (10 hours at night). Classroom only program. This program shall consist of at least 32 hours of classroom instruction. School day credit program. This program shall consist of at least one class period per scheduled day of school, for a semester (traditional, condensed, accelerated, block, etc.), covering the driver education classroom and in-car program of organized instruction or only the classroom program of organized instruction. This class traditionally consists
