ANSTSE Materials

Standards, Implementation Guide, Strategic Plan, Instructor Training Materials, Guidelines and Recommendations

Standards and Implementation Guide

ANSTSE’s 2023 Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards

This document is a guide for state agencies delivering novice driver education programs. It contains five key areas: Program Administration, Education / Training, Instructor Qualifications, Coordination with Driver Licensing, Parent/Guardian Involvement.

ADTSEA’s 2023 Attachment A – National Curriculum Standards

This document contains the ADTSEA Curriculum Standards, providing an overview of what the learning goals are for novice driver education.

DSAA’s 2023 Attachment B – Curriculum Content Standards

This document contains the DSAA Curriculum Standards and gives an overview of important topics for young drivers to learn such as vehicle handling, sharing the road, and risk perception.

ANSTSE’s 2023 Attachment C – Stages for Driver Education Instructor Preparation Program

This document contains Stages for Driver Education Instructor Preparation Program as a tool to help guide driver instructor preparation.

ANSTSE’s 2023 Attachment D – Table of Contents of the Model Training Materials for the Teaching Task

This document contains the Table of Contents of the Model Training Materials for the Teaching Task.

NHTSA’s 2023 Attachment E – Uniform Guidelines for State Highway Program – Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 4 – Driver Education

This document contains the NHTSA Uniform Guidelines for State Highway Program towards driver education. It outlines key program components that states should adopt, such as a central authority for driver education.

ADED’s 2023 Attachment F – Reference Guide related to Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

This document aims to clarify terminology and establish guidelines for professionals involved in driver education while providing effective support to students with disabilities or at-risk medical conditions.

ANSTSE’s 2020 Implementation Guide for the Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards

This Implementation Guide aids States to develop implementation strategies to meet the NTDETAS or Administrative Standards.

Strategic Plan

ANSTSE’s 2023
ANSTSE Strategic Plan in Support of the NTDETAS

This document provides the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE) with a timetable and direction to support a State’s adoption and implementation of the NTDETAS and priorities of the driver education community for the coming years.

ANSTSE’s 2023 Requirements for the Review and Update of the NTDETAS and Strategic Plan

This document describes the procedures that ANSTSE ought to take while reviewing and updating the NTSETAS Standards and Strategic Plan.

Instructor Training Materials

For the complete instructor training files please contact the ADTSEA office at 724-801-8246.

ANSTSE’s 2017 Full Instructor’s Guide (All 3 Parts)

This document contains a model instructor guide for driver education instructor training for the trainer of the program to utilize and includes instructor notes, lesson plans, slides, activities, quizzes and answer keys.

ANSTSE’s 2017 Full Participant’s Workbook (All 3 Parts)

This document contains a model student workbook for driver education instructor candidates to utilize during the instructor training process and includes workbook content, activities and summary sheets.

Virtual Workshop – Overview of the ANSTSE Teacher Training System – October/November 2021

In October-November 2021, ANSTSE conducted a virtual workshop for select State Driver Education Administrators and Lead Teacher Trainers. This video recording series provides a high-level overview of the ANSTSE Driver Education Teacher/Instructor Training System.

Workshop – Overview of the ANSTSE Teacher Training System  

In August 2019, ANSTSE conducted a week-long workshop for select State Driver Education Administrators and Lead Trainers. This video recording series provides an overview of the ANSTSE Driver Education Teacher/Instructor Training System covered during the workshop.

Guidelines and Recommendations

ANSTSE’s 2024 Driver Education Data Collection Guide

This report helps State driver education program administrators review their current data collection, identify additional sources of relevant information, manage operations, assess the status of driver education, demonstrate accomplishments, and provide a foundation for possible research.



ANSTSE’s 2020 Core Elements of Driver Education Parent / Guardian Seminars

This document provides recommendations for the administration, content, and delivery of Seminars for the parents/guardians of novice teen drivers (under the age of 18).


ANSTSE’s 2020 2020 Stopgap Measures in Driver Education During a Pandemic or an Emergency

This document provides temporary solutions for behind-the-wheel instruction, end-of-course knowledge testing and driving performance assessment during a pandemic or an emergency.

ANSTSE’s 2018 Guidelines for Establishing and Maintaining State Driver Education Interagency Working Groups and Advisory Boards

This document provides the Guidelines for Establishing and Maintaining State Driver Education Interagency Working Groups and Advisory Boards.





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