1. (1) An approved instructor must meet all requirements of his or her employer.

2. (2) An instructor must:

   1. (a) Meet all instructor qualifications set forth in OAR 737-015-0070 when teaching in an approved program.
   2. (b) Provide a copy of a valid approved instructor certification card to an employer prior to teaching an approved course for that employer.
   3. (c) Provide student training that meets the curriculum requirements set forth in OAR 737-015-0030.
   4. (d) Accurately complete all applicable student driver records required under OAR 737-015-0090.
   5. (e) Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct set forth in OAR 737-015-0080.
   6. (f) Comply with all statutes, administrative rules and regulations relating to an approved instructor.

   7. (g) Notify ODOT-TSO by mail or facsimile within 24 hours, excluding state holidays or weekends of any:

      1. (A) Notice of civil legal action filed against the instructor related to acting as an instructor; or
      2. (B) A conviction for an offense described in OAR 737-015-0070(3)(h); and
      3. (C) If requested, respond to ODOT-TSO in writing by facsimile or mail within 10 calendar days (excluding weekends and state holidays) to any complaint received by ODOT-TSO.

3. (3) An instructor may not:

   1. (a) Teach an approved course without valid approved instructor certification;
   2. (b) Transfer his or her approved instructor certification to any other individual;
   3. (c) Allow any student to operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver license or instruction permit;
   4. (d) Allow any student 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;
   5. (e) Provide classroom instruction or behind-the-wheel instruction if the instructor is under the influence of an intoxicant; or
   6. (f) Teach if the instructor has a physical or mental condition or impairment that affects the individual’s ability to teach, give demonstrations, or supervise the practice of student drivers in a motor vehicle.

Statutory/Other Authority

184.619 & 802.345

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 336.790, 336.800, 336.805, 336.810, 802.110, 802.345 & 807.065

History

TSD 11-2021, minor correction filed 07/29/2021, effective 07/29/2021
TSD 1-2014, f. 1-22-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14