(a) The Administration, in cooperation with the Behavioral Health Administration, shall establish the 3–hour Roadway Safety Driving Education Program to educate driver’s license applicants who are subject to the provisions of § 16–105(f)(3) of this title. This program also shall be included as part of the driver education course established under Subtitle 5 of this title.
(b) The 3–hour Roadway Safety Driving Education Program shall provide instruction on:
(1) Understanding signs, signals, and pavement markings;
(2) Dangerous driving behaviors;
(3) Work zone safety;
(4) The hazards of driving while impaired or intoxicated;
(5) The criminal penalties and administrative sanctions for alcohol– and drug–related motor vehicle violations;
(6) The medical, biological, and psychological effects of the consumption of alcohol and drugs and their impact on the operation of a motor vehicle;
(7) The Maryland driving record and points systems; and
(8) Any other roadway safety–related information that the Administration determines would be beneficial to applicants for a driver’s license.
(c) The Administration shall adopt regulations establishing criteria for certifying a private entity to offer the 3–hour Roadway Safety Education Program established under this section.