Task force members push for behind‑the‑wheel component in state driver education law
Members and school officials said a recently passed state driver education bill lacks required behind‑the‑wheel experience; the task force discussed pursuing a "glitch" or amendment bill and requested legislative advocacy via the county delegation.
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Task Force members criticized a recently passed state law discussed during the meeting that requires driver education but does not mandate behind‑the‑wheel driving experience. Several members and school officials said classroom or online instruction alone does not prepare young drivers for real‑world road conditions and urged the task force to ask legislators to amend the law.
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