An open-source, DOL-aligned driver education curriculum—built for certified Washington State instructors and schools.
Instruction meets imagination — with crisp, modern 3D animation
The Street Law Open Drive Curriculum is designed to supports novice drivers, with a clear, adaptable structure that prepares students for real-world driving—not just passing a test.
Bridges classroom concepts to behind-the-wheel experience through Drive Lab phases
Aligns with Washington RCWs (46.61, 46.20, 46.82, and more) and evolving policy (ESHB 1878)
Builds student confidence while reducing stress
Prepares instructors to teach with clarity, care, and structure
Is flexible for live, hybrid, or self-paced use — in person or online
It’s built for long-term growth, not quick wins.
In a world of instant gratification, driving offers something rare: earned confidence.
Street Law Open Drive helps students shift their mindset from “just get the license” to “learn for life.” This program teaches that the real rewards aren’t clicks or likes — they’re knowing how to handle a curve, navigate an intersection, or merge onto a freeway with purpose.
We’re not chasing perfection. We’re building real drivers, one decision at a time.
This curriculum isn’t just about content — it’s about connection.
Each classroom lesson is intentionally designed to support the Drive Lab phases, laying the groundwork for students to apply their knowledge behind the wheel with confidence and skill.
Aligns with WA DOL requirements
Integrates RCWs (including Chapters 46.61, 46.20, 46.82, and others)
Delivers real-life scenarios, legal understanding, and smart decision-making
Prompts active discussions and practical thinking — not just passive note-taking
By combining clear instruction with interactive, legally grounded content, this curriculum helps students connect the classroom to real-world driving — building habits that last beyond the test.
Open Drive is built around a flexible 20-minute module system — allowing students to complete Washington’s full 30-hour driver education requirement.
Fits better into school, work, or home routines
Reduces frustration if a device disconnects or a session times out
Matches the natural attention span of teen learners
Supports deep focus on one topic, law, or scenario per module
A focused topic or real-life driving scenario
Integrated RCWs and legal application
A built-in quiz, checkpoint, or reflection
Instructor guidance or video prompt
Full LMS compatibility with time-lock and tracking features
This structure ensures students stay engaged, instructors stay on pace, and schools stay fully compliant — all while keeping the learning real, relevant, and retention-friendly.
This curriculum isn’t just written for the community—it’s built with the community.
As you explore the daily modules, ask yourself:
What do you wish had been taught when you learned to drive?
What laws or habits do you see misunderstood every day in your community?
What real stories or examples could help students understand the risks—and the responsibility?
We’re inviting parents, instructors, first responders, advocates, and students to contribute their ideas, stories, and even test questions.
You can share:
A test or quiz question you believe every student should be asked
A short video lesson, warning, or scenario
A reflection prompt based on your personal experience
An anonymous or credited story that teaches a lesson
Your voice might appear in:
Class quizzes
Student reflection exercises
Real-life video scenarios
The Final Exam
Or embedded directly into a 20-minute module
You can stay anonymous or share your name and role—it’s up to you.
This is your chance to shape the next generation of drivers with the kind of knowledge only real-world experience can bring.
Let’s make this the most honest, practical, and life-shaping curriculum in the state—together.
Day 11 – Aggressive Driving & Emotional Control
Goal: Recognize road rage, stay calm, and manage your mindset behind the wheel.
This lesson dives into the emotions that drive dangerous decisions. From tailgating and brake-checking to navigating your own frustration, students learn how to stay centered when the road gets heated.
Real-Life Check: How do you feel after a stressful day? Would you drive differently?
These six Drive Lesson Phases align directly with in-car coaching and the classroom curriculum.
Each phase is designed to build real-world driving instincts through:
• Growth-focused lesson structures
• Integration of relevant RCWs
• Supportive, skill-based coaching
Rather than treating each drive as a checklist or test, this structure creates space for students to reflect, adjust, and grow in confidence while connecting classroom learning to real behind-the-wheel experience.
The six Growth Environment Phases are not rigid lesson plans—they are developmental focus areas.
Instructors are encouraged to introduce and reinforce these skills based on the needs of the student, the local driving environment, and available traffic conditions.
What’s essential is that each student demonstrates progress in all six areas by the final drive—not that they encounter every condition on a specific day.
Street Law Open Drive is built with Washington’s evolving driver education laws in mind. Our curriculum supports Novice students including those impacted by upcoming legislation requiring:
As these changes roll out, OpenDrive ensures schools and instructors are ready—with scalable, student-centered learning that adapts to both classroom and behind-the-wheel realities.
“When I was 15, my first time behind the wheel nearly ended in a crash—and the shame followed me for years. What helped me heal was a calm instructor who didn’t shame me, didn’t carry a clipboard, and simply coached me forward. That’s the energy we bring into every Drive Lab. We don’t know what each student is carrying—but we choose to carry support.”
This curriculum was built to help students become safe, capable, and selfless drivers—people who see the road not as a right, but a responsibility.
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