10. a. The Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety shall make recommendations to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission with respect to rules and regulations promulgated under P.L.1998, c.108 including, but not limited to, the development of uniform curriculum guidelines for approved classroom and behind-the-wheel driver education.
b. The course of instruction for behind-the-wheel driver education shall be designed to develop the skills necessary for the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle. Defensive driving, highway courtesy, appropriate driving behavior and attitudes, accident avoidance, safe passing and lane changing, and a general understanding of and respect for the State's motor vehicle laws shall be emphasized.