OAR 735-160-0095
Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Responsibilities


(1)

An Instructor shall:

(a)

Meet and remain in compliance with the Instructor qualifications set forth in OAR 735-160-0075 (Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Qualifications);

(b)

Provide student driver training that meets the curriculum requirements set forth in OAR 735-160-0050 (Curriculum Standards and Courses for Commercial Driver Training School Program);

(c)

Accurately complete all applicable student driver records required under OAR 735-160-0030 (Commercial Driver Training School Records);

(d)

Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct set forth in OAR 735-160-0130 (Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct);

(e)

Comply with all statutes, administrative rules and regulations relating to acting as an Instructor;

(f)

Carry the Instructor’s card at all times while providing instruction;

(g)

Notify DMV by mail or facsimile within 24 hours, excluding state holidays or weekends of any:

(A)

Notice of civil legal action filed against the Instructor related to acting as an Instructor; or

(B)

A criminal investigation, arrest or conviction for an offense described in OAR 735-160-0075 (Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Qualifications)(2)(d); and

(C)

If requested, respond to DMV in writing or by facsimile or mail within 10 calendar days (excluding weekends and state holidays) to any complaint received by DMV.

(2)

An Instructor shall not:

(a)

Falsify or tamper with any records;

(b)

Transfer to or allow any other person to use his or her Instructor Certificate or Instructor Card;

(c)

Knowingly assist a person in fraudulently obtaining driving privileges from DMV;

(d)

Provide classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction to any student driver who is not enrolled in the School. This subsection does not apply to the Instructor’s immediate family members;

(e)

Allow any student driver to operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver license or instruction permit;

(f)

Provide behind-the-wheel instruction to any student driver on a driving route specifically used by DMV to test applicants for Oregon driving privileges;

(g)

Provide questions and answers that are identical to a DMV knowledge test during classroom training;

(h)

Allow any student driver to participate in classroom instruction or behind-the-wheel instruction if the Instructor has reason to believe the student driver is under the influence of an intoxicant;

(i)

Provide classroom instruction or behind-the-wheel instruction if the Instructor is under the influence of an intoxicant; or
(j) Act as an Instructor for classroom or behind-the-wheel training without a valid driver license issued in Oregon, or another jurisdiction within the United States.

Source: Rule 735-160-0095 — Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Responsibilities, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=735-160-0095.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 735-160-0095’s source at or​.us