OAR 581-053-0150
Third Party Examiner Training and Support

DMV issues Third Party Examiner Certificates to individuals who are supported by the Oregon Department of Education. OAR chapter 735, division 60 mandates ODE, as a Third Party Tester, to ensure that examiners supported by ODE meet all of the rules in OAR chapter 735, division 60. The purpose of this rule (581-053-0150 (Third Party Examiner Training and Support)) is to layout how an individual gains and maintains ODE support to be a Third Party Examiner. No part of this rule supersedes DMVs ability to sanction examiners in accordance with OAR chapter 735, division 60.

(1)

ODE may support an individual who is entering the program for the first time and has:

(a)

Three years experience operating commercial motor vehicles;

(b)

A current School Bus Driver’s Certificate;

(c)

One year experience training school bus drivers;

(d)

A current Behind-the-Wheel Instructor Certificate;

(e)

Met all requirements listed in OAR Chapter 735, Division 60;

(f)

Been recommended by a school bus operation that will house the examiner’s records;

(g)

Completed the Third Party Examiner Workshop with a score of at least 80%;

(h)

Submitted a test route that is approved by ODE; and

(i)

Submitted an Application for Third Party Examiner Certificate to ODE.

(2)

All Third Party Certificates expire in accordance with OAR Chapter 735, Division 60. ODE may continue support for an active third party examiner who has:

(a)

A current school bus certificate;

(b)

A current Behind-the-Wheel Instructor Certificate;

(c)

Complete a Third Party Recertification Workshop with a score of at least 80% as required in OAR 581-053-0100 (Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally);

(d)

Been recommended by a school bus operation that will house the examiner’s records; and

(e)

Met all requirements of OAR Chapter 735, Division 60.

(3)

A third party examiner sponsored by ODE shall not conduct tests anytime they:

(a)

Do not have a valid School Bus Driver’s Certificate.

(b)

Do not have a valid Behind-the-Wheel Instructor Certificate.

(c)

Do not have a sponsor location on file with ODE.

(4)

ODE may withdraw sponsorship of any active third party examiner for any violation of the rules that govern testing and training of school bus and school activity vehicle drivers.

(5)

Inactive examiners:

(a)

A third party examiner may become inactive by submitting a written request to ODE to become inactive. An inactive examiner shall:

(A)

Complete all Third Party Recertification Training as required by ODE;

(B)

Not conduct tests for new or upgraded commercial driver’s licenses;

(C)

Not sign or issue certificates of test completion.

(b)

Failure to comply with the section (5) (a) of this rule may result in the examiner’s support status being changed from inactive to surrendered.

(c)

An inactive examiner may become active again by submitting an Application for Third Party Examiner Certificate to ODE for sponsorship. Once reactivated an examiner shall:

(A)

Administer a third party qualifying School Bus Skills Test within 12 months; and

(B)

Remain active for two years.

(6)

A third party examiner may surrender their Third Party Examiner Certificate by submitting a written request to be removed from the program. Examiners with surrendered status shall meet all requirements listed in section (1) of this rule to re-enter the program.

Source: Rule 581-053-0150 — Third Party Examiner Training and Support, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0150.

581‑053‑0002
Purpose and Applicability 581‑053‑0003
Definitions 581‑053‑0004
General 581‑053‑0010
Rules Governing Pupils Riding School Buses and School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0012
Waiver 581‑053‑0021
Minimum Record Retention Requirements 581‑053‑0031
Driving Hour Limitations 581‑053‑0040
Physical Examinations 581‑053‑0050
Driving and Criminal Records 581‑053‑0060
Refusals, Suspensions, Revocations and Invalid Certificates 581‑053‑0070
School Bus and School Activity Vehicle Acquisition, Maintenance and Inspection 581‑053‑0100
Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally 581‑053‑0110
Supervisor Certificate 581‑053‑0120
Vehicle Inspector Certificate 581‑053‑0130
Assistant Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0135
Reference Point Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0140
Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0145
Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0150
Third Party Examiner Training and Support 581‑053‑0160
Core Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0170
Core Refresher Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0180
Transporting Students with Special Needs Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0210
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to School Buses 581‑053‑0220
School Bus Driver’s Permit and Certificate 581‑053‑0225
Approved Training for School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0230
Rules Pertaining to School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0240
Minimum Standards for School Buses 581‑053‑0250
Retrofit Standards for Oregon School Buses 581‑053‑0310
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0320
Type 10 Driver Training and Approval 581‑053‑0330
Rules Pertaining to Type 10 Drivers 581‑053‑0340
Minimum Standards for Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0410
Transportation Entity Requirements for Type 20 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0420
Type 20 Training and Certification 581‑053‑0430
Rules Pertaining to Type 20 Drivers 581‑053‑0440
Minimum Standards for Purpose Built Type 20 Vehicles 581‑053‑0445
Use of a School Bus as a Type 20 Vehicle 581‑053‑0511
District Requirements for Type 21 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0521
Type 21 Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0531
Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers 581‑053‑0540
Minimum Standards for Type 21 Vehicles 581‑053‑0610
District Requirements for use of a Special Pupil Activity Bus 581‑053‑0615
Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements 581‑053‑0620
SPAB Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0630
Rules Pertaining to SPAB Drivers 581‑053‑0640
Minimum Standards for Special Pupil Activity Buses 581‑053‑0650
Minimum Standards for All-Electric School Buses
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 581-053-0150’s source at or​.us