Our State-certified SmartStart™ Program emphasizes the "standards of excellence" necessary to prepare students for safe driving and living. Instructional time devoted to this phase of the program is 32 hours, taught in (16) two-hour sessions by teachers who are both professional and knowledgeable. Instructional content is delivered using: interactive discussions, hands-on critical thinking activities, lectures, video and Powerpoint presentations. All material is followed up with quizzes and exams so students are expected to ask questions, participate in activities and take notes.
note: - Successful students must maintain a minimum grade of at least 70% - No more than 5 missed classes (10 hours) are permitted. (make-ups required)
Essential Course Elements
Texas Motor Vehicle Laws
Signs, Signals, and Road Markings
Drivers and Passengers
Pedestrians and Bicyclers
Occupant Protection
Route/Trip Planning
Reading Road Maps
Vehicle Financing
Preventative Maintenance
Strategies for Driving Defensively
Driving Procedures for Different Road Conditions
Physical Laws, Accident Avoidance and State Safety Programs
Drug and Alcohol Driving Awareness Program (DADAP)
