Drivers Education Behind the Wheel (BTW) Restart 2020-2021
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Drivers Education Behind the Wheel (BTW) Restart 2020-2021
CHCCS administration recommends a restart of the Driver Education “behind the wheel” (BTW)
instruction for high school students who have completed the classroom portion of the driver
education program.
Currently, CHCCS works with Jordan Driving School of the Carolinas (JDSC) as the sole provider of
driver education in the district. JDSC is currently providing the classroom portion of driver education
through virtual learning. JDSC works with several school districts around the state and currently
CHCCS is the only district that has not restarted the BTW instruction. JDSC has successfully
restarted BTW in Bladen, Craven, Franklin, Lenoir, Nash, Person, and Vance counties. Across
North Carolina school districts, 102 are offering BTW, 13 have not restarted as of September
17th. Many parents who have the financial means can privately contract with one of the driving
schools to have their child complete driver education program including BTW outside of the school
district. This leaves the students with financial instability and possibly other at-risk factors the ones
who are not completing the BTW completion requirement for the driver education certificate to be
issued.
NC House Bill 158: Covid-19 New Driver Response temporarily waived the Division of Motor Vehicle
requirement that applicants pass a road test to obtain a Level 2 limited provisional license. Also,
Public schools were authorized to resume driver education programs in accordance with guidance
issues from the Department of Public Instruction. Driver education requirements include 6 hours of
BTW driving.
The administration recommends a restart of the BTW program on October 3, 2020 following a strict
set of guidelines from the DPI, DHHS, CDC and local health officials. Summary of key protocol:
• Behind the Wheel driving would be optional for students at this time (students could
continue to wait to take the behind the wheel instruction)
• Driver and student daily screening for COVID related symptoms including temperature
checks (must be below 100.4) are required
• Wearing of face masks (medical grade) and PPE provided by the district
• Use of hand sanitizer, washing of hands (where available) and cleaning/disinfecting of
cars before, after and between student groups;
• Only two students per car at a time (driver and one rear passenger)
• Circulation of fresh air, windows down when feasible and safe to do so
• Contact tracing and notification to close contacts if COVID is reported among instructors
or students with students assigned to groups for driving segments keeping the same
students and drivers together
• Students that are ill, have symptoms or have had recent exposure (within 14 days) to
someone with COVID-19 would be ineligible to participate in the BTW
• Students needing to leave cars for restroom breaks would be done at school facilities or
the district office to minimize risk associated with stops at public facilities.
• Students are dropped off and picked up by their parents at the school location to meet
the driver education instructor with the vehicle.JDS CAROLINAS, INC. COVID WAIVER
I, the undersigned below, acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the
CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. I further
acknowledge that JDS Carolinas, Inc, hereafter referred to as JDSC, has put into place preventative
measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I further acknowledge that JDSC, cannot
guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of
becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions,
omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, JDSC employees, public and
private school employees, parents and their families. I voluntarily seek employment and job
assignments provided by JDSC and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the
Coronavirus/COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all JDSC procedures to reduce the spread
while performing my duties.
I attest that:
1. I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty
breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new
loss of taste or smell.
2. I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States of America in the last 14
days.
3. I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the
Coronavirus/COVID-19.
4. I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by
state or local public health authorities.
5. I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to
the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I hereby release and agree to hold JDSC harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any
personal representatives of any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and
compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to
act, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with my employment with JDS Carolinas, Inc. I
understand that this release discharges JDSC from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal
representatives may have against JDSC with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical
treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any part of my employment
agreement. This liability waiver and release extends to JDS Carolinas, Inc. together with the owner, board
members and employees.
Employee Name (Print) ____________________________________ Date: ____________
Employee Signature: _____________________________________
JDSC Employer: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________
Effective Date July 20,2020
COVID DOCUMENT #1JDS CAROLINAS, INC.
RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF JDS CAROLINAS, INC
BEHIND THE WHEEL SAFETY PROTOCOLS DURING COVID-19
With my signature below, I acknowledge the following:
I have attended JDS Carolinas, Inc Behind the Wheel Training
I have been asked, read and understand the policy
JDSC staff has reviewed the safety protocols with me
I understand my responsibility to perform the recommended safety
protocols to provide the safest environment possible for myself and my
students
I have been provided the opportunity to ask questions concerning any part
therein
This signed copy will be placed in my personnel file
RETURNING TO WORK ON OR AFTER JULY 20, 2020
JDS Carolinas has been given the authority by the local school systems to resume driving
students beginning July 20, 2020. To guarantee that JDS Carolinas, Inc properly staffs
schools based on the contracted obligations with the local school systems, the JDS
Personnel Director needs your assistance. JDS Carolinas, Inc needs your commitment to
ensure Behind the Wheel Training is available at all contracted school locations as we
resume operations beginning July 20, 2020. Please indicate your intent of returning to
work with JDS Carolinas, Inc below.
_____ I plan to return to work on July 20, 2020
_____ I am NOT planning to return to work on July 20, 2020, and I will provide my
formal decision in writing to the JDS Personnel Director.
_____ I am unsure at this time, and will provide an updated decision no later than
90-days to the JDS Personnel Director
__________________________________________________________ _________________
Name (Print) Date
__________________________________________________________
Signature
Effective July 20, 2020
COVID DOCUMENT #2JDS CAROLINAS, INC.
INSTRUCTOR BEHIND THE WHEEL STARTUP PROTOCOL
Instructor Requirements:
1. Instructor will agree that they want to work but will not be penalized for wanting to
wait.
2. BTW instructors who want to get back to instruction will contact the students in
order of the eye permits they are still holding. They must start with any student
who is in the middle of their 6 hours. Students will not be penalized or be moved to
the back of the line if they want to wait a bit longer before finishing or starting
instruction.
3. All instructors will wear a mask at all times (with ear loops) and practice 6 ft. social
distancing while instructing outside of the vehicle and when conversing with
parents.
4. Instructors will take their own temperatures and review health questions prior to
reporting to work.
5. Prior to entering the vehicle and in between student drivers being behind the wheel,
instructors will wash their hands and fingers with soap and water for at least 20
seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, they will use a hand sanitizer
that contains at least 60% alcohol. All hand surfaces and fingers must be covered
and then rubbed together vigorously until they feel dry.
6. The use of disinfecting wipes will be used to wipe down the steering column, E-
Brake, door handles, dash area and seatbelt release between each student taking
the driver seat. Gloves should be used by instructor while wiping car. Also, everyone
in the vehicle will use hand sanitizer (must be at least 60% alcohol based), each time
a student driver switches into the front seat. There must be dry time for both the
disinfecting wipes and the hand sanitizer.
7. Students will continue to start and end each BTW session in their assigned school’s
parking lot. They will not have access to enter the school for any reason
8. At least 2 Windows will be cracked to move outside air through the vehicle.
9. Student personal items including cell phones will be stored separately in the trunk of
the vehicle throughout the duration of the session.
Potential Added Safety Measures:
1. Required face covering for instructor (mask, with ear loops) and a face covering with
ear loops is required for anyone in the vehicle.
2. JDSC is authorized to require any additional safety requirement that they deem
necessary.
Instructors must:
1. Take student’s temperature prior to attending session.
Effective Date July 20, 2020
COVID DOCUMENT #3JDS CAROLINAS, INC.
INSTRUCTOR BEHIND THE WHEEL STARTUP PROTOCOL
a. If temperature is 100.4 or less and the answer to ALL health questions are NO,
the student may attend the session
b. If temperature is 100.5 or above and/or the answer to ANY health question is
YES, the student CANNOT attend the session
2. Review the following health question
a. If the answer to any health question is YES, the student should not attend the
session
b. If YES to any health questions, contact parent/guardian
c. Student can be rescheduled if showing any signs/symptoms of illness
3. Ask the following questions;
1. Do you have any of the following?
i. Flu-like symptoms
ii. Chills
iii. Aching
iv. Nausea
v. Headache
vi. Cough
vii. Shortness of Breath
Effective Date July 20, 2020
COVID DOCUMENT #3JDS CAROLINAS, INC. STUDENT BEHIND THE WHEEL STARTUP PROTOCOL
STUDENT Name: ___________________________________
STUDENT Temperature: #1_____ #2_____ #3_____#4_____
INSTRUCTOR Initials: _____ _____ _____ _____
STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students and Instructors will agree that they want to participate in Behind the Wheel Training, and
will not be penalized for wanting to wait.
2. BTW instructors who want to get back to instruction will contact the students in order of the eye
permits they are still holding, starting with any student who is in the middle of their 6 hours. Students
will not be penalized or be moved to the back of the line if they want to wait a bit longer before
finishing or starting instruction.
3. All students and instructors will practice 6 ft. social distancing while instructing outside of the vehicle
and when conversing with parents.
4. Instructors will take their own temperatures and review health questions prior to reporting to
work. Prior to entering the vehicle and, in between student drivers being behind the wheel,
instructors will wash their hands and fingers with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and
water are not readily available, they will use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover
all surfaces of your hands and fingers and rub them together vigorously until they feel dry.
5. Disinfecting wipes will be used to wipe down the steering column, E-Brake, door handles, dash area,
and seatbelt release between each student taking the driver seat. Gloves should be used by instructor
while wiping car. Also, everyone in the vehicle will use hand sanitizer (must be at least 60% alcohol
based), each time a student driver switches into the front seat. There must be dry time for both the
disinfecting wipes and the hand sanitizer
6. Students will continue to start and end each BTW session in their assigned school’s parking lot. They
will not have access to enter the school for any reason.
7. At least 2 windows will remain opened slightly to move outside air through the vehicle. Allow for air
circulation using the fresh air condition NOT the recirculating setting.
8. Student personal items, including cell phones, will be stored separately in the trunk of the vehicle
throughout the duration of the session.
POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES:
1. Required face covering for instructor (mask, bandana, etc.). JDSC requires face covering for anyone in
the vehicle.
2. Parents should take student’s temperature before each BTW session.
3. JDSC is authorized to require any additional safety requirement that they deem necessary.
PARENT/GUARDIAN REQUIREMENTS:
1. Take student’s temperature prior to attending session.
a. If temperature is 100.4 or less and the answer to ALL health questions are NO, the student may
attend the session
b. If temperature is 100.5 or above and/or the answer to ANY health question is YES, the student
CANNOT attend the session
2. Review the following health question
a. If the answer to any health question is YES, the student should not attend the session
b. If YES to any health questions, also contact parent/guardian.
c. Student can be rescheduled if showing any signs/symptoms of illness:
Flu-like symptoms, chills, aching, nausea, headache, cough, shortness of breath
Effective July 20, 2020
COVID DOCUMENT #4JDS CAROLINAS, INC. STUDENT BEHIND THE WHEEL STARTUP PROTOCOL
COVID-19 RELEASE
I/We have received a copy of JDS Carolinas, Inc. protocol for COVID-19.
I/We have been informed of the processes and procedures that are in place by JDS Carolinas, Inc. and their
contracted instructors.
I attest that:
1. I/We are not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath, difficulty
breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of
taste or smell.
2. I/We have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
I/We have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States of America in the last 14 days.
3. I/We do not believe I/We have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the
Coronavirus/COVID-19.
4. I/We have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by state
or local public health authorities.
5. I/We are following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the
Coronavirus/COVID-19.
To ensure the safety of both the student and instructors, I/We agree to adhere to all procedures. By signing
this statement, I/We are agreeing to comply with all of the COVID-19 procedures, and I/We are releasing JDS
Carolinas, Inc. from any liability in connection with COVID-19.
This the _______ day of _______________ 2020.
___________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature)
___________________________________________ (Student Signature)
Effective July 20, 2020
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