OAR 735-160-0095. Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Responsibilities

(1) An instructor shall: (a) Meet and remain in compliance with the instructor qualifications set forth in OAR 735-160-0075; (b) Provide student driver training that meets the curriculum requirements set forth in OAR 735-160-0050; (c) Accurately complete all applicable student driver records required under OAR 735-160-0030; (d) Adhere to the code of ethics and rules of conduct set forth in OAR 735-160-0130; (e) Comply with all statutes, administrative rules and regulations relating to acting as an instructor; (f) Notify DMV by email within 24 hours or send notification by regular mail within 24 hours (calculated by postmark date), excluding state holidays or weekends of any: (A) Notice of civil legal action filed against the instructor related to acting as an instructor; or (B) A criminal investigation, arrest or conviction for an offense described in OAR 735-160-0075(2)(d); (g) If requested, respond to DMV in writing by email or regular mail within 10 calendar days (excluding weekends and state holidays) to any complaint received by DMV. (2) An instructor shall not: (a) Falsify or tamper with any records; (b) Transfer to or allow any other person to use their instructor certificate; (c) Knowingly assist a person in fraudulently obtaining driving privileges from DMV; (d) Provide classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction to any student driver who is not enrolled in the school. This subsection does not apply to the instructor’s family members; (e) Allow any student driver to operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver license or instruction permit; (f) Provide behind-the-wheel instruction to any student driver on a driving route specifically used by DMV to test applicants for Oregon driving privileges; (g) Provide questions and answers that are identical to a DMV knowledge test during classroom training; (h) Allow any student driver 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; (i) Provide classroom instruction or behind-the-wheel instruction if the instructor is under the influence of an intoxicant; or (j) Act as an instructor for classroom or behind-the-wheel training without a valid driver license issued in Oregon, or another jurisdiction within the United States.