Or. Admin. R. 735-160-0050

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 735-160-0050 - Curriculum Standards and Courses for Commercial Driver Training School Program

(1) The curriculum standards established in sections (2) and (3) of this rule will have the goal of proper training of student drivers to provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways, and to reduce traffic violations and traffic crashes. Schools must use ODOT or DMV-approved curriculum resources to administer their programs. If a school wishes to use alternative curriculum resources, those resources and any future updates to those resources must be approved in writing by DMV prior to use.

(2) Classroom training must include, but need not be limited to, instruction on:

(a) Knowledge of Oregon motor vehicle statutes and administrative rules related to the operation of a motor vehicle on public highways and premises open to the public;

(b) Safe driving practices;

(c) Driving techniques for different types of roads and road surfaces, and for safe driving near pedestrians, trains, and other vehicles including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, bicycles, and motorcycles;

(d) Driver responsibility including, but not limited to, automobile maintenance, insurance, use of safety belts and child restraints, passenger safety, and the implied consent laws;

(e) Defensive driving practices and techniques;

(f) How the laws of physics affect driving;

(g) How a driver's physical, emotional, and psychological condition affects driving ability;

(h) How driver use of alcohol, drugs, inhalants, or other substances affect driving ability; and,

(i) Dealing with emergency situations and vehicle malfunctions while driving.

(3) Behind-the-wheel instruction must include, but need not be limited to, instruction on:

(a) Operation of vehicle controls;

(b) Performing vehicle maneuvers such as starting, stopping, lane changes, backing, braking, parking, steering, and turning a vehicle under a variety of traffic conditions;

(c) Managing space around the vehicle by adjusting speed and position to avoid conflicts and reduce risk;

(d) Processing traffic and vehicle information into speed and position changes based on visual skills, space management, vehicle speed control, and control of road; and

(e) Precision movements for maintaining vehicle control and balance in expected and unexpected situations based on vehicle speed control, vehicle balance, collision avoidance, traction control, response to mechanical failures, and traction loss.

(4) During any behind-the-wheel instruction session, the instructor must ensure the following safety requirements are met:

(a) Only the student driver operating the vehicle and the instructor shall be seated in the front seats of the vehicle; and

(b) All vehicle occupants shall use safety belts at all times while in the vehicle.

Or. Admin. R. 735-160-0050

MV 43, f. & ef. 12-8-69; Administrative Renumbering 3-1988, Renumbered from 735-051-0030; MV 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-93; DMV 15-2005, f. & cert. ef. 5-19-05; DMV 23-2023, amend filed 11/14/2023, effective 11/14/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010 & 822.515

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 822.515