Minnesota Administrative Rules

7411.0650 INSTRUCTOR TESTS.

Subpart 1.

For all qualified instructors.

The test requirements to qualify as an instructor are specified in this part. To be a qualified instructor, an applicant must pass a written test and a road test administered by the commissioner.

Subp. 2.

Test content.

The tests must address motor vehicle operation, traffic laws, road signs, requirements of this chapter, and other material pertaining to and affecting the driver, traffic, the motor vehicle, and instruction methods.

A.

The tests must be developed or approved by the commissioner.

B.

When an applicant fails the road test portion after two attempts, the commissioner shall require the applicant to undergo a driver evaluation interview given by the department.

C.

A test addressing methods of instruction must be administered and consist of an evaluation of the instructor's instruction methods and ability. The applicant must be evaluated for the type of instruction for the class of motor vehicle for which the applicant seeks to provide instruction.

(1)

Classroom evaluation must be witnessed live, via teleconferencing or videotape.

(2)

Laboratory evaluation for an initial instructor must be simulated.

D.

An applicant who fails to pass any part of a test fails the entire test.

E.

An applicant who fails a test twice within six months may not retest for six months after the date of the second test.

F.

When the commissioner has good cause to believe that an instructor is not able to properly instruct in a driver education program or safely operate a motor vehicle, the commissioner shall require the instructor to submit to reexamination, consisting of all or part of the tests specified in this part or to a review of the instructor's instruction methods and ability while actually instructing students.

Subp. 3.

Motorcycle instructor tests.

To instruct in a program providing instruction to operate a motorcycle, a person must first pass a written motorcycle instructor test. The written test must be developed or approved by the commissioner. The written test must be administered by the commissioner.

A.

An applicant who fails the written test twice within six months may not retest for six months after the second test.

B.

The written test must cover:

(1)

knowledge of motorcycle operation;

(2)

state traffic laws;

(3)

road signs;

(4)

provisions in this chapter relevant to a program providing instruction in the operation of a motorcycle;

(5)

other material pertaining to and affecting the motorcycle operator, traffic, and other motor vehicles; and

(6)

instructional methods.

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