Cell phones, IPODs, etc. are NOT allowed to be used in the classroom or automobile. Students will take notes in class, and we encourage parents to assist the students. Classroom seating will be assigned, and students must pass the final exam (80 % or higher) before scheduling their road test. It is the obligation of the parent/student to disclose any learning disabilities that might assist the school to address individual student needs.

Thirty hours of classroom instruction are required. If a student misses a class, he/she will make that class lesson up in subsequent sessions before their Registry Driver Education Certificate can be issued. If a student is habitually tardy, credit for the course may be refused by MANNA DRIVING SCHOOL

Twelve hours of driving time and six hours of observation time is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. State law mandates only one lesson per day. Road lessons are intended to meet the standards to pass the Registry road test and to teach lifelong safe driving techniques. Students need many additional hours of practice with a parent or guardian to become proficient and experienced.

If a student is disruptive or cause malicious property damage in the classroom, automobiles, bathrooms, or building, he/she may be asked to leave the school and pay for damages. No drugs or alcohol use will be tolerated.

Students must be enrolled in a classroom session before scheduling driving lessons. MANNA DRIVING SCHOOL reserves the right to determine when a student is ready to start their driving lessons. If a scheduled driving lesson is not canceled a full 24 hours in advance or if a student does NOT have his/her learner's permit, the student will be charged a fee of $25 per driving hour. All fees must be paid before their next driving lesson.

Abuse of any of the above rules may result in suspension or expulsion with no refunds.

The law has several requirements and restrictions that significantly affect the operation of a motor vehicle by a person who has a Junior Operator’s License (JOL). The basic purpose of the law is to provide new drivers supervised opportunities in which to develop good driving skills while keeping those drivers free of possible distractions caused by friends under the age of 18 who are present while the drivers are behind the wheel.

A newly licensed driver under 18 years old receives a "Junior Operator's License" or JOL. With this type of license there are certain restrictions which must be adhered to by the newly licensed driver:

1.  While they are driving, they shall not have any occupants in the car that are under the age of 18 (except for an immediate family member) for the first 6 months after receiving their JOL unless they are accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 21 with a valid license to drive who has had his/her license for a minimum of 1 year occupying the passenger seat next to the driver. (This passenger restriction is in effect for the first six months after receiving the JOL or until the driver reaches the age of 18, whichever occurs first). Violations of this law will result in a license suspension.

2. They cannot operate a vehicle between the hours of 12:30 AM and 5:00 AM (12:00 AM and 5:00 AM with Learner’s Permit) unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the driver is found in violation of this law, he/she will be charged with operating a motor vehicle without being licensed; this is a criminal violation.

3. Holders of a Learner’s Permit MUST be accompanied by a licensed driver over the age of 21 with a valid license to drive and who has had his/her license for a minimum of 1 year occupying the passenger seat next to the driver.

Current driver education curriculum requires a parent or guardian to take a two-hour driver's education class during their teenager’s driver education training, and 40 hours of parent-supervised driving.

In this special two-hour course, parents will learn about the junior operator's law and their role in supporting the law; how to teach their child to drive safely; what skills their child needs to master to pass the road test; and how to identify family member driving behaviors which may negatively influence a new driver.

Manna Driving School will hold these classes monthly They will meet from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM the first Monday or Saturday of every month.

• Each student has the right to a competent certified instructor who is knowledgeable about the curriculum and traffic safety issues.

• Each student has the right to be taught the entire 30 hours of classroom instruction in an informative, interesting, and challenging manner.

• Each student has the right to experience the full 18 hours of driving instruction and observation as required in the curriculum as prescribed by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

• Each student has the right to be treated in a courteous, civil, and respectful manner.

• Each student has the right to attend class in a clean, secure, fully equipped classroom that meets the local fire and building codes, and the requirements of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

• Each student has the right to perform his/her in-vehicle road lessons in a vehicle that is clean, safe, and fully functional.

• Each student has the right to see the school and instructor licenses as required by Massachusetts state law.

• Each parent has the right to observe any class session in which their child is included. (The parent should not

• intervene or interfere while the class is in session).

• The parent/student should have the right to have the driver education program—including both the 30 hours of classroom and 12 hours of driving and 6 hours observation as required by Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles completed within 24 weeks of the first day of class attended. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule lessons in a manner consistent with completing this requirement. MANNA Driving Academy makes every attempt to be flexible in the scheduling of appointments. They are booked on a first come/first served basis.

1. Each student is responsible for arriving prepared and on time for every class, free from distractions such as cell phones, pagers, radios, or other electronic devices that may interfere with instruction. All such devices should be turned off while class is in session to avoid disrupting the learning environment.

   a. If a student's device interferes with instruction, the student will be asked to turn it off immediately.

   b. Students are not permitted to use cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices during driving lessons. Prior to the start of each lesson, students will be asked to turn off these devices to avoid distractions while driving.

2. Each student is responsible for being attentive and actively participating in every class and driving lesson.

3. Each parent and student are responsible for refraining from seeking a Driver Education Completion Certificate without first completing all required coursework and training requirements.

4. Each student is responsible for treating instructors, staff, and fellow students with courtesy and respect.

5. Each student is responsible for respecting the property and equipment of the driving school.

6. Each student is responsible for driving safely and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and instructor directions.

7. Each parent is responsible for refraining from interfering with classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction while lessons are in session.

8. Each parent is encouraged to take an active role in their teen's driver education by monitoring progress, communicating with the driving school and instructors, and providing supervised driving practice when the student possesses a valid learner's permit.

9. Each parent and student are responsible for attempting to resolve concerns directly with the driving school owner or manager before contacting an outside agency.

10. Each student is responsible for promptly paying all fees associated with driver education classes in accordance with the school's payment policies and procedures.

Acknowledgment

This Statement of Rights and Responsibilities for Driver Education Students, Parents, Schools, and Instructors shall be provided to each student and parent upon enrollment in the course.

The student and parent/guardian (when applicable) should read this document carefully and sign in the appropriate locations. A representative of the driving school should also sign the document. Upon execution, the student and parent/guardian shall receive a copy for their records.

This version looks much more professional and is suitable for a driving school enrollment packet or policy handbook.

For evening classes – If school at the Medford Public School System is cancelled or has early release then ALL Driver Education Classes & Road Lessons will be cancelled for that day.

For Saturday & Vacation classes - A determination will be made by 7:00 AM as to whether classes will be cancelled for the day. Please call our voice mail (978-866-0194) for information.

ROAD TEST CANCELLATION POLICY

Road tests will be cancelled, and you won’t be charged if:

A)  The Public School System where the road test is scheduled has “No School” due to inclement weather.

B)  The Governor declares a “State of Emergency in the community where the road test scheduled.

C)  The RMV Examiner determines that the road conditions are not safe.

CALL the Registry of Motor Vehicles to check at:

800-858-3926 (for area codes 339/617/781/857) or 800-858-3926 from all other MA area codes