BHB/5/15
Sponsored by Neela Soni, Garland Drennen, Emerson Guy of Baylor School
This legislation was filed in the Education category
Presented as part of the YIG Volunteer 2024 conference
| 1 | BE IT ENACTED BY THE TENNESSEE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT |
| 2 | Section 1) Terms in this act shall be defined as follows: |
| 3 | 1. Driver’s Education: A course of study, for high school students, that teaches the techniques of |
| 4 | driving a vehicle along with basic vehicle maintenance, safety precautions, traffic regulations, and |
| 5 | laws. Driving: The control and operation of a motor vehicle. |
| 6 | 2. Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, mainly at school and |
| 7 | university. |
| 8 | 3. Curriculum: Subjects included in a course of study at school. |
| 9 | |
| 10 | Section 2) Kids who took driver's education have fewer crashes. Driver's education gives them |
| 11 | knowledge and experience of things they might not learn during everyday driving. For example, |
| 12 | what to do in emergency situations. Most drivers' education programs also are up to date with |
| 13 | modern technology in cars, which allows teens to gain a better knowledge of features that help |
| 14 | keep them safe. |
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| 16 | Section 3) People who take driver's education have better chances of avoiding merging and |
| 17 | crashing situations. People who participate in driver's education learn about merging and lane- |
| 18 | changing maneuvers in a more structured environment. They learn how to assess oncoming |
| 19 | vehicles by seeing their speed and distance. They are more likely to signal their intentions properly |
| 20 | and smoothly integrate into the flow of traffic. These skills contribute to their enhanced ability to |
| 21 | avoid collisions. |
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| 23 | Section 4) Driver's education makes it cheaper for a Tennessee owner to own an auto vehicle. For |
| 24 | many insurance agencies in Tennessee, you will be given a discount on insurance claims if they |
| 25 | successfully complete a driver's education course. This makes car ownership more affordable and |
| 26 | provides greater knowledge on the road causing fewer accidents. |
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| 28 | Section 5) In Tennessee, driver’s education courses are offered in 42.9% of school districts. |
| 29 | Driver’s education in schools is a great opportunity for students. It is a convenient way to learn |
| 30 | about driving since it is part of the school’s curriculum. It is also convenient for busy families |
| 31 | because it is completed during the school day. The experience can be more engaging because of |
| 32 | the familiar environment and learning experience with peers. |
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| 34 | Section 6) The Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles will provide teachers and a curriculum. |
| 35 | Section 7) Schools will adapt this into the schedules making it a required PE period. |
| 36 | Section 8) This act shall be funded by Tennessee Taxpayers and The Tennessee Department of |
| 37 | Motor Vehicles. |
| 38 | Section 9) All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed. |
| 39 | Section 10) This act shall take effect on July 1, 2025. |
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