BILL NUMBER:  AB 2464
  VETOED	DATE: 09/25/2010




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 2464 without my signature.

This bill would prevent the DMV from issuing an instruction permit to
driver license applicants under the age of 18 years until behind-the
wheel driver training has been completed.  Although driver training
and driver education are important in developing safer and
better-prepared young drivers, this bill would actually diminish the
effectiveness of the existing program by preventing driver training
students from practicing what they have learned after each driving
lesson.

The recognized best practices in driver training involve an
integrated approach that allows practice time, under parental
control, after instruction.  This bill is contrary to that model.

I believe that the lessons received from a professional driving
instructor need to be reinforced through practice, and that parents
play an essential role in developing capable and responsible young
drivers.  This bill would delay that practice, and tend to cut
parents out of the training experience.

For these reasons I am unable to sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger