Your grade for the in-car portion of your Driver Education is subjective. That means that I make judgments on your ability to control an automobile.

I'll ask myself these questions as you drive:

• Do I feel safe sharing the road with you?
• Would I let you borrow my car?
• Do you have the maturity, attitude, and skills of a responsible driver?

Your numerical in-car grade comes from an average of three numbers:

• Attitude towards the driver education course and driving in general (100% max)
• Driving Skill:  do you have the skills necessary to drive safely (100% max)
• Skill Improvement:  this is how well your skills have developed over the course lessons. (100% max, increased practice outside of class will boost this grade)

My policies are simple:

• be on time to class
• come prepared physically and mentally ready to drive and learn
• act responsibly
• no disruptions while others are driving, pay attention to what's going on.
• seat belts worn properly and at all times
• cell phones are turned off, in trunk, or left home.