OAR 735-160-0040
Vehicle Equipment

(1)

Any motor vehicles owned or leased by a School for behind-the-wheel instruction must:

(a)

Be equipped with dual controls. Dual controls consist of:

(A)

A foot brake control for both the student driver and the instructor, connected either by mechanical or hydraulic means; and

(B)

A clutch control connected either by mechanical or hydraulic means if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission.

(b)

Be maintained in safe mechanical and physical condition;

(c)

Meet the safety equipment standards of the Oregon Vehicle Code, as provided in ORS Chapter 815 (Vehicle Equipment Generally);

(d)

Be equipped with safety belts that meet the standards required under ORS 815.055 (Rules establishing standards for safety belts, harnesses and child safety systems) and OAR 735-102-0000 (Seat Belt Assemblies and Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages), for each person in the vehicle;

(e)

Have all equipment functioning properly;

(f)

Be properly registered in compliance with the laws of Oregon;

(g)

Be covered by at least the minimum insurance requirements established under ORS 822.510 (Proof of insurance); and

(h)

Be equipped with the following emergency equipment:

(A)

Fire extinguisher;

(B)

First aid kit; and

(C)

Three flares or three red emergency triangles.

(2)

Motorcycles or mopeds are not required to comply with subsections (1)(a), (d) and (h) of this rule.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 735-160-0040 — Vehicle Equipment, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=735-160-0040.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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