23080 - 40 hour Driver Education New Instructor Training

Course Overview

This 40-hour course provides instruction strategies for teaching Driver Education in the classroom and behind the wheel. Completion of this training is required in order to be certified to teach Driver Education in either private Driver Education schools or in public schools.

Instructors currently teaching classroom curriculum or behind the wheel on a training waiver, are required to take this course in order to continue teaching.

What You'll Learn

• How to use the AAA curriculum
• Teaching and classroom techniques for Drivers Education
• Approach to Behind-the-Wheel instruction
• NM rules and regulations for Drivers Education

Who Should Attend

Additional Information

Enrollment will close ten (10) days prior to the start date to allow time to order course material.

It’s important to remember that all training requirements must be met by June 30, 2024, for any new instructor to continue teaching after July 1, 2024.

If questions, please contact UNM Transportation Safety Center (TSC), email TSCDriverPrograms@unm.edu or call 505.414.1598, during business hours.

Certificate of Completion Requirements: must attend 100% of the course