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- Driver Education - Early driver education in the United States was loose and inconsistent. New drivers might learn from a car dealership, or from a civic organization like the YMCA. In the 1930s, driver education became a standard part of public high school instruction. Courses involved a blend of study behind the desk and practice behind the wheel. By the early 2000s, school budget concerns had shifted driver education back into the private sector.
- October 05, 2022
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Driver Education
Early driver education in the United States was loose and inconsistent. New drivers might learn from a car dealership, or from a civic organization like the YMCA. In the 1930s, driver education became a standard part of public high school instruction. Courses involved a blend of study behind the desk and practice behind the wheel. By the early 2000s, school budget concerns had shifted driver education back into the private sector.
- Teaching Driver and Traffic Safety Education, circa 1965 - This textbook doesn't teach driver education -- it teaches how to teach driver education. It was produced by the American Automobile Association, which had moral and monetary interests in reducing auto accidents. Driver education was a standard part of American high schools from the 1930s through the 1990s, until public school budget and curriculum concerns shifted training to private schools.
- circa 1965
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Teaching Driver and Traffic Safety Education, circa 1965
This textbook doesn't teach driver education -- it teaches how to teach driver education. It was produced by the American Automobile Association, which had moral and monetary interests in reducing auto accidents. Driver education was a standard part of American high schools from the 1930s through the 1990s, until public school budget and curriculum concerns shifted training to private schools.
- "Driver Education, A Syllabus for Secondary Schools," 1953 - By the time this 1953 book was published, driver education was integral to the high school curriculum -- involving both classroom instruction and practical experience driving in a car.
- 1953
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"Driver Education, A Syllabus for Secondary Schools," 1953
By the time this 1953 book was published, driver education was integral to the high school curriculum -- involving both classroom instruction and practical experience driving in a car.
- Driver Education and Training Manual for High School Teachers, 1940 - This textbook doesn't teach driver education -- it teaches how to teach driver education. It was produced by the American Automobile Association, which had moral and monetary interests in reducing auto accidents. Driver education was a standard part of American high schools from the 1930s through the 1990s, until public school budget and curriculum concerns shifted training to private schools.
- 1940
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Driver Education and Training Manual for High School Teachers, 1940
This textbook doesn't teach driver education -- it teaches how to teach driver education. It was produced by the American Automobile Association, which had moral and monetary interests in reducing auto accidents. Driver education was a standard part of American high schools from the 1930s through the 1990s, until public school budget and curriculum concerns shifted training to private schools.
- Edsel Ford's Certificate for Teaching Driver Education and Training, May 29, 1940 - Ford Motor Company promoted student driver safety through its Good Drivers League, established in 1940. Company president Edsel Ford headed the program. The State of Louisiana certified Mr. Ford as a driving instructor, qualified to teach using the American Automobile Association's <em>Sportsmanlike Driving</em> textbook and curriculum. The Good Drivers League ended after America's entry into World War II.
- May 29, 1940
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Edsel Ford's Certificate for Teaching Driver Education and Training, May 29, 1940
Ford Motor Company promoted student driver safety through its Good Drivers League, established in 1940. Company president Edsel Ford headed the program. The State of Louisiana certified Mr. Ford as a driving instructor, qualified to teach using the American Automobile Association's Sportsmanlike Driving textbook and curriculum. The Good Drivers League ended after America's entry into World War II.
- Oldsmobile Special Driving Controls for Handicapped Persons and Driver Education Programs, 1965 - This booklet features specialized automobile controls offered by Oldsmobile in the mid-1960s. Special adapters, used to operate accelerator and brake pedals by hand rather than by foot, made cars more accessible for drivers of differing abilities. Dual brake controls, with a second brake pedal mounted on the passenger side, were used in student-driver cars.
- 1965
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Oldsmobile Special Driving Controls for Handicapped Persons and Driver Education Programs, 1965
This booklet features specialized automobile controls offered by Oldsmobile in the mid-1960s. Special adapters, used to operate accelerator and brake pedals by hand rather than by foot, made cars more accessible for drivers of differing abilities. Dual brake controls, with a second brake pedal mounted on the passenger side, were used in student-driver cars.
- Brochure and Cover Letter to Educators Promoting the Ford Good Drivers League, 1941 - Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. Young drivers competed in state and national championships, which included a driving test. In 1941, the League sent out this brochure to educators, asking them to encourage their students to join and become careful and skillful drivers.
- 1941
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Brochure and Cover Letter to Educators Promoting the Ford Good Drivers League, 1941
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. Young drivers competed in state and national championships, which included a driving test. In 1941, the League sent out this brochure to educators, asking them to encourage their students to join and become careful and skillful drivers.
- Educational Clock, 1930-1940 -
- 1930-1940
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Educational Clock, 1930-1940
- The Driver's Manual, 1953 - While there are common laws and general good practices that guide drivers across the country, there are also specific rules and regulations that vary by state. State motor vehicle departments publish guidebooks to familiarize new drivers with local laws. Student drivers are encouraged to study these books before taking their driver license tests.
- 1953
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The Driver's Manual, 1953
While there are common laws and general good practices that guide drivers across the country, there are also specific rules and regulations that vary by state. State motor vehicle departments publish guidebooks to familiarize new drivers with local laws. Student drivers are encouraged to study these books before taking their driver license tests.
- 1923 Pennsylvania Driver's License - As more people purchased cars, drove, and had accidents, governments began regulating the operation of the automobile. By the end of the 1920s, most local governments required owners to register their cars and possess a driver's licenses. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued this driver's license in 1923.
- 1923-1924
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1923 Pennsylvania Driver's License
As more people purchased cars, drove, and had accidents, governments began regulating the operation of the automobile. By the end of the 1920s, most local governments required owners to register their cars and possess a driver's licenses. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued this driver's license in 1923.