SECTION .0300 – DRIVER TRAINING

16 NCAC 06E .0301          Definitions

As used in this Section, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)           "Continuing education unit" or "CEU" is defined in 16 NCAC 06C .0301(6).

(2)           "Driver education" means instruction provided to students enrolled in North Carolina public schools on the safe and competent operation of a motor vehicle, as defined in G.S. 20-286(10), including both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. "Driver training" has the same meaning as "driver education" when used elsewhere in the General Statutes or session laws applicable to the driver education program.

(3)           "Driver education instructor" or "instructor" means an individual qualified and employed under Rule .0302 of this Section to serve as an instructor in a driver education program.

(4)           "Driver education program" means the standardized program of driver education administered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in accordance with G.S. 115C-215.

(5)           "Learner's Permit" is defined in G.S. 20-7(l)

(6)           "Restricted Instruction Permit" is defined in G.S. 20-7(m)(2).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 20‑88.1; 115C-12(28); 115C-215; 115C‑216;

Filed as a Temporary Adoption Eff. August 12, 1991 for a period of 180 days to expire on February 7, 1992;

ARRC Objection Lodged August 22, 1991;

Eff. March 1, 1992;

Temporary Amendment Eff. August 15, 1998;

Temporary Amendment Eff. March 15, 2000;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000;

Temporary Amendment Eff. March 15, 2000 expired on December 10, 2000;

Amended Eff. July 18, 2002;

Readopted Eff. July 1, 2026.