Date Posted: Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Growing up in Pennsylvania, the only indication that a new driver was behind the wheel was a nervous parent sitting in the front passenger seat or some less-than-confident moves on the road. When I moved to Delaware and began seeing “Novice Driver” stickers affixed to cars, I couldn’t help but like them. What a great way to communicate with other drivers that you need a little extra consideration while you’re mastering the rules of the road. Now, according to the DMV’s website, it’s not mandatory for people with a graduated driver’s license to sport a “Novice Driver” magnet or sticker, but it’s definitely a great tool for keeping everyone safe and aware. It might not seem like the coolest car accessory, but don’t sweat it. We all had to go through the learning process. And hey, it could be worse…

Drivers Education Car 1950s
Drivers Education Car 1950s

 

While organizing our Board of Education photo collection, I came across this shot from Newark High School. Perhaps the “Novice Driver” sticker isn’t quite so bad after all. I also discovered driver education annual reports from 1947 to 1965 and correspondence from 1951 from the 6th Annual National Drivers’ Education  Award Program in our Department of Public Instruction records. I found a “Brief Historical Sketch of Driver Education in Delaware, 1935-1968” in the State Reports collection.


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