The purpose of the Driver Education course is to introduce students to the highway transportation system and to strategies that will develop driving knowledge related to today's and tomorrow's motorized society. It will also provide an in-depth study of the scope and nature of accident problems and their solutions. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: vehicle control and traffic procedure, defensive strategies for driving, natural laws and their application to driving, energy-efficient and safe enjoyable vehicle ownership, physical and mental factors, legal and moral obligations, knowledge of motorcycle operations and interactions in the system, planning for safe travel to include map studies, the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving performance and distracted driving prevention and consequences.

Driver Education Opportunities that are ONLY available during the school year:

• Elective credit (1.0)for Driver Education Classroom and Lab Course available at GCH, GGH, PRH, IHS, and LHS; this course provides options for getting permit, practicing, and taking state driving test, within the course, with our certified instructors
• CCPS online CVE Driver Education Course (.5 credit); much like that of FLVS, but with our very own CCPS instructors; this option provides an opportunity to test behind the wheel as well with our own instructor
  • For more information check out this FLYER - contact the School Counselor to sign up for this course

Additional Driver Education Opportunities that are available THROUGHOUT the year and summer:

• Collier County Sheriff’s Office – TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGES please visit their website for more information under YOUTH PROGRAMS - This includes one classroom day and one day in a vehicle
  • please contact Collier Sheriff's office with any questions

• Florida Virtual School (www.flvs.net) via online platform throughout the summer.  Students 14 and a half years old can begin to develop safe driving skills by studying the Highway Transportation System, road signs, rules of the road, and how to make good choices behind the wheel. This course fulfills the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) required completion of the Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course. https://www.flvs.net/online-high-school-courses#flex/111

  • Direct Questions to child's School Counselor or FLVS directly

Additional Driver Education Opportunities that are ONLY available in the Summer:

• CCPS Summer Driver Education Program -a 30 hour certificate program that incorporates 22 hours of content and 8-10 hours of in-vehicle training/practice
  • See more information below - any questions regarding this program please reach out to Tracy Bowen

If your child is unable to participate in any Driver Education courses or programs, please feel free to download the TEEN and PARENT DRIVER HANDBOOK to help guide parent and child conversations, draft contracts and consequences, and establish the tone and driving schedules to accommodate your family's needs.