The following definitions apply to terms in chapter 735, division 160, rules.

1. (1) “Behind-the-wheel” instruction means the portion of the training that requires the student to be located in the automobile.
2. (2) “Cancel” means DMV’s declaration by order that a certificate is void.
3. (3) “Commercial driver training school” or “school” means a privately or publicly owned driver training facility in Oregon that has been issued a school certificate by DMV to provide student drivers behind-the-wheel instruction, classroom instruction or both, for a fee.
4. (4) “Commercial driver training school operator” or “operator” means the person designated on the school certificate as the representative responsible for the operation of a commercial driver training school certified by DMV.
5. (5) “Commercial driver training school instructor” or “instructor” means a person issued an instructor certificate by DMV who is an employee of a commercial driver training school, and who teaches, conducts classes, gives demonstrations or supervises the practice of student drivers.
6. (6) “Criminal Background Information” means a copy of a criminal background check record that is completed within the last two years by an organization certified by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).
7. (7) “DMV” means the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation.
8. (8) “Employee” means an individual who may or may not provide services for the school for compensation. For purposes of these chapter 735, division 160, rules, this definition includes an independent contractor.
9. (9) “Instructor certificate” means a certificate issued by DMV as provided in ORS 822.515 to a commercial driver training school instructor to provide behind-the-wheel instruction, classroom instruction, or both, to student drivers for a fee.
10. (10) “Jurisdiction” means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, a territory or province of Canada, any state of the Republic of Mexico or the Federal District of Mexico or foreign government that has legal authority to issue driver licenses.
11. (11) “Permanent classroom facility” means a classroom used on a continuing, ongoing basis.
12. (12) “Revoke” means the termination of the authority granted under a school certificate or an instructor certificate for a specified period, with a new certificate obtainable only as defined under 735-160-0115(17).
13. (13) “School certificate” means a certificate issued by DMV as provided in ORS 822.515 to a commercial driver training school operator.
14. (14) “Student driver” or “student” means a person who is receiving classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction, or both, at a commercial driver training school.
15. (15) “Suspend” means the temporary withdrawal for a specified period of time of the authority to conduct business or perform instructional activities granted under a school certificate or an instructor certificate.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.619, 802.010 & 822.515

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 822.515

History

DMV 23-2023, amend filed 11/14/2023, effective 11/14/2023
DMV 15-2013, f. & cert.ef. 9-24-13
DMV 15-2005, f. & cert. ef. 5-19-05
MV 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-93