A driver-education approach within the reach of all school systems, even in less-affluent areas, is of concern to many administrators because a number of states have legislated or are considering mandatory driver education. In response to their needs, a comprehensive, cost-saving, and effective plan applicable to all local school districts has been developed and tested. Documentation of the advantages of this cooperative program is offered in the administrative guide, including specific per-pupil cost comparisons, capital investment data, advantages of this cooperative program is offered in the administrative guide., program quality evaluation, a general curriculum description, and a brief discussion of organization. Two companion publications, the coordinator's guide and the instructor's guide, are the basic manuals for the program. (Author/AJ)