OAR 735-160-0100
Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Testing
(1)
The knowledge test required by OAR 735-160-0080 (Issuance of Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Certificate) for an applicant will consist of questions about:(a)
The Oregon Vehicle Code;(b)
Safe driving practices;(c)
The operation of motor vehicles;(d)
The methods and requirements for instructing student drivers under OAR 735-160-0050 (Curriculum Standards and Courses for Commercial Driver Training School Program); and(e)
The qualification and responsibilities related to being an Instructor under OAR 735-160-0003 (Purpose and Exemptions) through 735-160-0130 (Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct).(2)
The certification driving test required by OAR 735-160-0080 (Issuance of Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Certificate) examines the applicant’s ability to drive consistent with the standards established by ORS 807.070 (Examinations)(3) and OAR 735-160-0050 (Curriculum Standards and Courses for Commercial Driver Training School Program).(3)
Each applicant will be given a maximum of three opportunities in one year to pass the knowledge test or the certification drive test in accordance with sections (4) and (5) of this rule.(4)
Applicants, required to pass a certification drive test under OAR 735-160-0080 (Issuance of Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Certificate)(3), who fail the certification drive test on the first attempt must wait at least seven calendar days before taking a second certification drive test. Individuals who fail the certification drive test on the second attempt must wait 14 calendar days before taking a third certification drive test. Applicants who fail the third certification drive test must wait one year from the date of taking the third certification drive test.(5)
Applicants who fail the knowledge test on the first attempt must wait at least seven calendar days before taking a second knowledge test. Individuals who fail the knowledge test on the second attempt must wait 14 calendar days before taking a third knowledge test. Individuals who fail the third knowledge test must wait one year from the date of taking the third knowledge test.(6)
Applicants must receive a passing score of 85 percent or higher on the written knowledge test described in section (1) of this rule and a passing score of 90 percent or higher on the certification drive test described in section (2) of this rule.
Source:
Rule 735-160-0100 — Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Testing, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=735-160-0100.