Minnesota Administrative Rules

7411.0545 LABORATORY INSTRUCTION.

The requirements in this part apply to laboratory instruction for all programs.

A.

Whenever laboratory instruction is provided to a student on a public roadway, an instructor must be in the seat beside the student.

B.

An instructor shall ensure that any student operating a motor vehicle has passed the Minnesota knowledge test representative of the class of vehicle for which instruction is to be given and is in possession of either:

(1)

a valid Minnesota instruction permit;

(2)

a valid Minnesota driver's license; or

(3)

a valid driver's license or permit from another state or country.

C.

An instructor shall ensure that seat belts are used at all times by persons in the motor vehicle.

D.

The class A vehicle provided by a program for driver education must be one that requires a class A license for its operation.

E.

The class B vehicle provided by a program for driver education must be one that requires a class B license for its operation.

F.

A firearm may not be transported in any vehicle used for driver education. For the purpose of this item, "firearm" has the meaning given it in Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.015, subdivision 19.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 169.26; 169.446; 169.974; 171.02; 171.05; 171.055; 171.0701; 171.33 to 171.41; 299A.01

History:

28 SR 1167

Published Electronically:

April 14, 2004