As used in this act:

    (a) "Adult driver training" means instruction that is provided to an individual 18 years of age or older in the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 7a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.7a.

    (b) "Behind-the-wheel instruction" means instruction to which either of the following applies:

    (i) A student is in control of a motor vehicle on a public street or highway in real and varied traffic situations and a driver education instructor is the only other occupant in the front passenger seating area with the student.

    (ii) An entry-level driver has actual control of a motor vehicle's power unit during a lesson conducted on a range.

    (c) "Classroom instruction" means that part of a driver education course that occurs in a classroom environment that enables a student to learn through varied instructional methods, under the direct guidance of a driver education instructor.

    (d) "Commercial vehicle driver training" means instruction equivalent to or exceeding entry-level driver training in 49 CFR part 380 that is provided to operate a commercial motor vehicle as that term is defined in section 7a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.7a.

    (e) "Conviction" means a conviction for a crime or attempted crime whether under a law of this state, a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a law of this state, or a law of another state substantially corresponding to a law of this state.

    (f) "Coordinated segment 1 driver education course" means a segment 1 course provided by 2 or more certified driver education providers in the use of auxiliary aids and services as that term is defined in 42 USC 12103.

    (g) "Curriculum" means a written plan that guides the instruction given in a driver education course and includes performance objectives, a content outline, detailed learning activities, and assessment tools.

    (h) "Designated representative or coordinator" means the individual that a driver education provider employs, enlists, or appoints, or contracts with to supervise, manage, and administer the day-to-day responsibilities of the provider's driver education school operation. Often this individual is an owner, partner, officer, or director of the driver education provider.

    (i) "Driver education course" means a program of study offered by a certified driver education provider, that enables a student to acquire the basic knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to operate a motor vehicle upon a highway transportation system.

    (j) "Driver education course certificate of completion" means a written or electronic authorization issued by a certified driver education provider to a student who has successfully completed segment 1, segment 2, or entry-level driver training of a driver education course offered by the provider.

    (k) "Driver education instructor" means a person who the secretary of state certifies has met the instructor qualifications of this act to instruct a student in a driver education course.

    (l) "Driver education instructor certificate" means a written or electronic authorization issued by the secretary of state to indicate that a person has met the instructor qualifications of this act to instruct a student in a driver education course.