1. A. No person shall act as an instructor on or after August 10, 1967, unless such person applies for and obtains from the Commissioner a license in the manner and form prescribed by the Commissioner.
2. B. Rules adopted by the Commissioner shall state the requirements for an instructor's license, including requirements concerning moral character, physical condition, knowledge of the courses of instruction, motor vehicle laws and safety principles and practices, previous personnel and employment records, and such other matters as the Commissioner may prescribe for the protection of the public.

3. C. Except for instructors of commercial truck driver training schools and motorcycle operator training courses, instructors of commercial driver training schools shall:

   1. 1. Possess a valid Oklahoma driver license and be properly licensed for the type of vehicle used for instruction;
   2. 2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
   3. 3. Not have been previously convicted of a felony;
   4. 4. Not have had driving privileges suspended, canceled, revoked or denied within the last one (1) year;
   5. 5. Not have been previously convicted of unlawfully possessing or using alcohol or drugs within the last three (3) years;
   6. 6. Not have a driving record reflecting more than five (5) point violations;
   7. 7. Receive a score of at least eighty percent (80%) on a driver license written examination administered biennially;
   8. 8. Receive a score of at least eighty percent (80%) on a standard driver license road test administered biennially;
   9. 9. Possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma; and
   10. 10. Possess a minimum of six (6) semester hours of Driver Education I and Driver Education II, and a minimum of three (3) semester hours of General Safety Education at an accredited college or university or an equivalent course offered by a nationally recognized commercial driver instructor course approved by the Department of Public Safety.

Laws 1967, c. 167, § 4; Amended by Laws 1995, c. 320, § 4, eff. July 1, 1995; Amended by Laws 1997, c. 201, § 4, eff. November 1, 1997 (superseded document available).