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﻿ 7411 - MN Rules Chapter
CHAPTER 7411, DRIVER EDUCATION
7411.0200 PURPOSE.
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMS
7411.0220 PROGRAM LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE NOT TRANSFERABLE.
7411.0230 DISPLAY OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE.
7411.0250 AUTHORIZED PROGRAM OFFICIAL.
7411.0260 PROHIBITED CONDUCT BY PROGRAM PERSONNEL.
7411.0275 BOND.
7411.0280 PROGRAM RECORDS.
7411.0295 ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS.
7411.0300 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.0305 STUDENT AGREEMENTS OR CONTRACTS.
7411.0325 STUDENT AGE, QUALIFICATIONS; ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS.
7411.0335 WITHHOLDING CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION.
7411.0340 PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT.
7411.0345 LOCATION OF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.
7411.0355 INSTRUCTION LOCATIONS.
7411.0365 SITUATIONS REQUIRING NOTIFICATION.
7411.0400 Repealed by subpart
7411.0410 SUBMISSION OF PROGRAM CURRICULUM.
7411.0435 INSTRUCTION MAY NOT DUPLICATE STATE TESTS.
7411.0500 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.0510 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.0520 CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY INSTRUCTION.
7411.0525 SIMULATION INSTRUCTION.
7411.0530 TELECONFERENCED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
7411.0535 ONLINE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION; ADULT ONLY.
7411.0540 HOMESCHOOL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
7411.0545 LABORATORY INSTRUCTION.
7411.0550 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.0555 CLASS D PROGRAM LABORATORY SCHEDULE; HOURS.
7411.0565 MOTORCYCLE LABORATORY SCHEDULE; HOURS; PROTECTIVE GEAR.
7411.0570 LABORATORY RANGE INSTRUCTION.
7411.0600 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.0610 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.0640 QUALIFICATIONS FOR TELECONFERENCED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
7411.0645 LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR DISQUALIFICATION.
7411.0650 INSTRUCTOR TESTS.
7411.0670 QUALIFICATIONS FOR MOTORIZED BICYCLE INSTRUCTOR.
7411.0690 INSTRUCTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.
7411.0700 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.0800 Repealed by subpart
7411.0850 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS.
7411.0900 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.1800 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.
7411.1875 CORRECTION ORDER.
7411.1900 CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
7411.1975 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSING AND STANDARDS BOARD REFERRAL.
7411.1985 PROGRAM SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF UNQUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR.
7411.2000 COMMISSIONER NOTICE TO PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTOR DISQUALIFICATION.
7411.2100 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.2200 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.2300 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.2400 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.2500 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.2600 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.2700 [Repealed, 14 SR 2583]
7411.3100 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.3200 [Repealed, 28 SR 1167]
7411.3300 [Repealed, 34 SR 767]
7411.5100 DEFINITIONS.
7411.5200 PURPOSE.
7411.5300 SCOPE.
7411.5400 METHOD OF APPLICATION.
7411.5500 METHOD OF APPROVAL.
7411.5600 WITHDRAWAL OF APPROVAL.
7411.5700 METHOD OF OPERATION.
7411.7100 PURPOSE.
7411.7200 SCOPE.
7411.7300 DEFINITIONS.
7411.7400 APPLICATION TO PROVIDE COURSE.
7411.7500 APPLICATION APPROVAL.
7411.7600 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL AND OPERATION.
The purpose of parts 7411.0100 to 7411.2000 is to license or approve driver education programs as required under Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.446, subdivisions 2 and 3 (school bus safety education); 169.974, subdivision 2 (motorcycle courses); 171.02, subdivision 3 (motorized bicycle course); 171.05 (public and private driver education programs); and 171.33 to 171.41 (commercial driver training schools).
MS s 14.06; 14.388; 121A.36; 126.115; 169.26; 169.446; 169.974; 171.02; 171.04; 171.05; 171.055; 171.0701; 171.33 to 171.41; 299A.01
14 SR 2583; 21 SR 458; 23 SR 1931; L 1998 c 398 art 5 s 55; L 2003 c 130 s 12; 28 SR 1167
The license or certificate of approval for a program is not transferable. If the ownership of a program changes, the program must apply for a new license or certificate of approval in the same manner as required for the original.
The license or certificate of approval to operate a program must be displayed in a conspicuous place at each licensed or approved location.
Designation, signature.
Each program must designate a person who is authorized on behalf of the program to execute program licensure and approval certificates and sign student contracts, student agreements, and student certificates of course completion.
The authorized official need not be a licensed or qualified instructor.
The program owner or administrator shall provide written notice to the commissioner of:
the name of the authorized official at the time of initial application for program licensure or approval; and
any change in the designation of the authorized official before the designation of the new official.
A complete signature of the full name of the authorized official must be on file with the commissioner before the authorized official may sign or issue the documents specified in this part.
Duties of program's authorized official.
The authorized official shall perform the duties specified in this subpart.
The authorized official shall issue each student under age 18 a letter of completion of the classroom portion of a program providing instruction to operate a class D motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorized bicycle in a format provided by or specified by the commissioner, within 15 calendar days after the student completes the classroom portion of a program.
If the student completes the classroom portion of a program and demonstrates current financial enrollment in the laboratory portion of a class D or motorcycle program, the authorized official shall issue a certificate of enrollment in the laboratory portion of the class D or motorcycle program. The certificate must be in a format provided or specified by the commissioner.
If a student enrolled in a concurrent class D program (1) completes the first 15 hours of the classroom portion of a program, and (2) demonstrates current financial enrollment in the laboratory portion of a class D program and the remaining 15 hours of classroom instruction, the authorized official shall issue a certificate of enrollment in the laboratory portion and remaining 15 hours of classroom instruction. The certificate must be in a format provided or specified by the commissioner.
Within 15 days after a student under age 18 completes the laboratory portion of a class D or motorcycle program, the authorized official shall issue a certificate of completion of the laboratory portion of the program, in a format provided or specified by the commissioner.
For a motorcycle endorsement training course where classroom and laboratory instruction may be taken concurrently, the student must be issued a certificate of enrollment by the authorized official, indicating the student is enrolled in both the classroom and laboratory portions of a course at the same time. Upon completion of the motorcycle endorsement training course, a certificate of completion of both the classroom and laboratory portions of the course, in a format provided by or specified by the commissioner, must be issued by the authorized official within 15 calendar days after the student completes both portions of the course.
The authorized official shall notify the commissioner within 15 days of the time a student fails to continue or complete the laboratory portion of a class D motor vehicle program or motorcycle endorsement course as specified in the program's contract or agreement with the student.
The authorized official shall notify the commissioner within 15 days of the date a student fails to continue or complete the final 15 hours of classroom instruction of a concurrent class D motor vehicle program as specified in the program's contract or agreement with the student.
28 SR 1167; 39 SR 356
Interaction with public safety personnel.
An owner, operator, partner, officer, administrator, authorized official or representative, or employee of a program shall not influence, or attempt to influence, a decision of an employee of the commissioner to issue a permit, license, or endorsement to a student of the program, or to any other person.
An owner, operator, partner, officer, administrator, authorized official or representative, or employee of a program shall not imply to a student or to any other person that the program or an instructor can influence driver's license examiners or other employees of the commissioner.
A commercial driver training school must secure and submit to the commissioner with the application for program licensure a continuous surety company bond.
Bond based on student enrollment.
Except as otherwise provided in subpart 3, the surety bond for a program whose license is approved or renewed after January 1, 2004, must be based on the total number of students enrolled in the program the previous calendar year.
Student enrollment must be reported for all permanent and temporary locations at which the program provided instruction the previous calendar year.
Enrollment must be reported for all student contracts and agreements entered into by the program the previous calendar year.
If the program enrolled one to 100 students, a $10,000 bond must be secured.
If the program enrolled 101 to 500 students, a $20,000 bond must be secured.
If the program enrolled 501 or more students, a $30,000 bond must be secured.
A school that assumes ownership of a previously licensed school must obtain an initial bond at the student enrollment level reported by the acquired school the previous calendar year.
The bond must be adjusted after the first year of program operation after July 1, 2003, and every two years after on the date of renewal of the program license.
At the time of adjustment, the bond must be in an amount as specified in subpart 2 that reflects student enrollment for the previous calendar year.
The bond must be undertaken by a company authorized to do business in Minnesota.
The school shall furnish satisfactory evidence of coverage to the commissioner at the time of application for renewal of the school's license.
The bond must indicate that the concerned surety company may cancel the bond only after giving 30 days' written notice to the commissioner.
The bond must indicate that the surety company is relieved of all liability for the breach of a condition of the bond occurring after the effective date of cancellation.
If the bond is canceled, then on the date the bond cancellation becomes effective, the program's license is revoked automatically.
A program whose license has been revoked for failure to maintain a bond, may apply for license reinstatement upon meeting the bond requirements under this part.
maintain the records specified in this part for at least five years;
keep an instruction record of every person enrolled, whether or not the person was given instruction or other services relating to classroom instruction, laboratory instruction, or both, in operating a motor vehicle, and the instruction record must contain the person's legal name, including first, middle, and last name; residence address; date of birth; unique identifier of the contract or agreement; date and number of hours of all instruction; and type of instruction;
keep a file containing the original, subsequent, and renewal contracts or agreements specified in part 7411.0305 between the program and every person receiving instruction, and any other services provided by the program to the person relating to the operation of a motor vehicle;
maintain program records in a businesslike manner, using only standard abbreviations;
make the records available for inspection by the commissioner during reasonable business hours; and
report immediately to the commissioner by affidavit the loss, mutilation, or destruction of the records required to be maintained by the program, stating the date the records were lost, destroyed, or mutilated; the circumstances involving the loss, destruction, or mutilation; the names of the law enforcement officer or fire department official to whom the loss was reported; and the date of the report.
Additional records; certain students.
In addition to the information required under subpart 1, item B, the instruction record must contain:
for a student who has completed a portion of the driver education program, the completion date of the portion of the program shown on the document issued to the student and the name of both the last instructor and the program's authorized official; or
for a student who is enrolled in a concurrent driver education program, the completion date of the of the first 15 hours of classroom instruction shown on the document issued to the student and the name of both the last instructor and the program's authorized official.
The program records must be available in Minnesota at the program's administrative office for inspection by the commissioner. At the time of application for program licensure or approval, the commissioner must be informed of the location where records will be available. The commissioner must be notified of a change in the record location before the change occurs.
A driver education program must not:
publish, advertise, or intimate that a driver's license is guaranteed or assured;
advertise free instruction;
duplicate or reproduce in whole or in part, for use in advertising, forms or examination material used by the state;
use the word "state" in a sign or other medium of advertising, except as permitted in this part;
advertise a location for instruction other than a licensed location or approved location;
advertise any temporary location without identifying it as a temporary location and without also indicating the address of the program's permanent location; or
distribute advertising material within 150 feet of a driver's license examination station, except as permitted in this part.
Advertising on test vehicles.
Program instructors may appear at driver test locations operated by the state with a student scheduled for an examination, in a program vehicle on which appear the markings and signs required or authorized in part 7411.0850.
Advertising in state driving manuals.
Advertising for a driver education program contained in the department-produced Minnesota driver's manual is not subject to the distance restriction in subpart 1, item G.
Permitted statement.
A program may use in its advertising or on forms, contracts, and other materials, one of the following phrases, as applicable:
"This program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety" if the program is a commercial driver's training school licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
"This program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety" if the program is a public program with a certificate of approval or a private program with a certificate of approval issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
7411.0300
Initial and revised contracts and agreements between a program and student must comply with this part.
The contract or agreement must be approved by the commissioner before it is used by the program.
Each contract or agreement must bear an individual, unique number or identifier.
A driver education program must not give a person instruction or other service relating to instruction in motor vehicle operation until a written contract or written agreement has been executed between the program and the person.
The contract or agreement must be signed by the program's authorized official designated under part 7411.0250.
A program must not represent or agree orally, in writing, or as part of an inducement to sign a contract or agreement for instruction:
to give instruction until a driver's license, permit, or license endorsement is obtained; or
to offer premiums or provide discounts if a driver's license, permit, or license endorsement is not obtained.
A contract or agreement for a program providing laboratory instruction to operate a class D motor vehicle must be limited to a maximum of 30 hours of laboratory instruction.
The contract or agreement must specify the dates for the start and completion of instruction by the student.
For a student enrolled in a concurrent class D driver instruction program, the contract or agreement must specify dates for the start and completion of the first 15 hours and the second 15 hours of classroom instruction. The completion date of the second 15 hours of classroom instruction must be within 90 days of the completion date of the first 15 hours of classroom instruction.
If a program wants to exceed the hours specified in item F, the contract or agreement may be renewed only by mutual agreement between the student and program, in writing, and only if approved by the commissioner.
When an original contract or agreement and each subsequent contract or agreement for instruction expires, the instructor shall evaluate with the student the progress made and determine how much further instruction, if any, is necessary.
The instructor and authorized official shall then determine if the student can complete the instruction.
If the instructor and authorized official of the program determine that the student cannot complete the instruction, the authorized official shall notify the commissioner in writing.
The program may continue the instruction of that student only if authorized to do so in writing by the commissioner.
A contract or agreement to provide instruction to operate a class A, B, or C motor vehicle must:
describe the course or individualized instruction provided;
specify the course fee or hourly rate for individualized instruction;
provide that the authorized program official notify the commissioner in writing if the instructor and official determine that the student cannot complete the instruction; and
specify that the program may continue the instruction of that student only if authorized to do so in writing by the commissioner.
Contracts or agreements for which a fee is charged must address the issue of refunds in the event a student or the program is not able to complete instruction.
The contract or agreement must specify whether and under what circumstances a person other than the student or instructor will be permitted or required in the motor vehicle during laboratory instruction.
A program shall not offer driver education:
classroom or laboratory instruction to operate a class A or C motor vehicle to a student who is not at least 18 years old and in possession of at least a class D driver's license;
classroom or laboratory instruction to operate a class B motor vehicle to a student who is not at least 16 years old and in possession of at least a class D driver's license;
classroom or laboratory instruction for a motorcycle endorsement to a student who is not at least 15 years old; or
classroom instruction to operate a class D motor vehicle or motorized bicycle to a student who is not at least 14 years old.
Motorcycle endorsement course enrollment.
A program offering a course to obtain a motorcycle endorsement must require that a student who takes the motorcycle endorsement course be enrolled in both the classroom and laboratory portions of the course.
A program offering a class D motor vehicle course to a student under the age of 18 must require the student to enroll in either the classroom phase of a program, the laboratory phase of a program, or both.
Proper enrollment must be reflected in the student contract or agreement.
For students enrolled in a consecutive driver education program, enrollment in either classroom instruction or laboratory instruction need not occur with the same program.
Only a student who is under the age of 18 and has never previously completed a driver education course may enroll in a concurrent program.
A program offering a concurrent class D motor vehicle course to a student under the age of 18 must require the student to enroll in both the classroom and laboratory phase of the program.
A homeschooled student need only indicate enrollment in the laboratory phase of a program.
Classroom instruction hours are not transferable from one program to another unless the commissioner can verify documentation of comparable instruction.
The commissioner of public safety may grant variances from subpart 3, item C.
If a student is unable to comply with subpart 3, item C, the student shall make written application to the commissioner of public safety or a designee for a variance.
A student applying for a variance must submit written documentation of the reason why a variance should be granted. The applicant must also provide the applicant's name, address, and date of birth, as well as information about the applicant's current driver education program enrollment.
The student applying for a variance must make arrangements to satisfy the requirements of parts 7411.0520, subpart 4, and 7411.0555, item A, subitem (2).
The commissioner of public safety or a designee shall review the request for a variance. In making a decision to grant or deny the variance, the commissioner or a designee shall consider the degree of hardship placed on the applicant, whether variance from the rule is consistent with the public interest, and whether a variance from the rule would conflict with any other standards imposed by law.
The commissioner of public safety or a designee shall grant or deny the request for a variance within 30 days of receipt of the request. The applicant shall be notified of the decision by mail within the 30-day period.
A program is not required to issue a certificate or letter of course completion to a student who has not paid the fees agreed on in the student contract or agreement.
The authorized official of a program must submit to the commissioner an annual report 30 days after the close of the calendar year.
The annual report must indicate:
the number of students who were enrolled in the program the previous calendar year; and
the number of students who completed instruction from the program the previous calendar year.
The commissioner shall make the report format available to the program at least 60 days before the report is due.
Location of program administrative office.
A program must have an administrative office that meets the location requirements specified in this part.
A program must have a permanent administrative office located in Minnesota.
The program must have continuous and exclusive control of the permanent administrative office location for at least one year beginning on the date of projected program licensure or approval either through ownership or a lease.
The program must have a program certificate of approval or program license from the commissioner to operate a driver education program out of the permanent administrative office location.
The program may operate its classroom and laboratory instruction at sites and locations separate from the space occupied by the program's permanent administrative office.
A program may not change the program's permanent administrative office location specified on its license or certificate of approval without prior notice to the commissioner.
Distance from state examination sites.
No program's permanent office location or any instruction location may be within 150 feet of a site where any part of a driver's license examination is administered. This subpart does not apply to a program with a license or certificate of approval in operation at the location before a state examination site was established.
Classroom instruction locations.
Each classroom instruction location operated by a program must be approved by the commissioner before instruction begins. Instruction must be in a nonresidential occupancy, or occupancy not occupied as a residence, except for instruction provided by a parent to a homeschooled student.
A program may obtain classroom or laboratory facilities at temporary locations that comply with this part. The program must notify the commissioner of the address, time, and date of each scheduled use of each temporary location before using it for instruction.
A program providing classroom instruction in a classroom must provide instruction in a room of at least 300 square feet and suitable for instruction.
Teleconferenced instruction location.
Classroom instruction must be provided to a student, except for a homeschooled student, in a location complying with subpart 3. The instructor must be either physically present or immediately available to the student through teleconferencing during the classroom instruction period to instruct as well as address questions and comments.
Laboratory instruction route location.
A program must not provide laboratory instruction on the actual routes used for state driver's license road tests, except when unavoidable due to the lack of alternative routes.
Class C or D driving range size.
If a program offers class D training on a driving range, the program must provide at least 80,000 square feet of unobstructed driving surface space other than space occupied by light standards.
Class A or B vehicle driving range size.
A program offering class A or B vehicle instruction must provide a driving range of at least 90,000 square feet. If more than two class A vehicles are to be used on the driving range at the same time, an additional 45,000 square feet of driving range must be provided for each additional class A motor vehicle.
Motorcycle endorsement course riding range.
A riding range used for motorcycle course laboratory instruction must be at least 160 feet long and 60 feet wide.
Up to 12 students may receive instruction at one time if the dimensions of the riding range are at least 220 feet by 120 feet.
There must be at least 20 feet of level, run-out space around the outside of the range and between an intended path of travel and the nearest obstacle.
The riding range area must be paved.
The commissioner shall waive the requirements for the minimum dimensions of the riding range if a suitable paved area is not available and if the program demonstrates that the required laboratory curriculum objectives can be met on the proposed riding range without compromising the safety of the students. The program must obtain the waiver before instruction begins.
The authorized official of a program shall notify the commissioner, in writing, if any of the situations specified in this part occur.
The program's authorized official shall notify the commissioner when an instructor is hired by the program or there is a change in a program instructor.
An individual must be approved by the commissioner before the individual provides either classroom or laboratory instruction.
Approval must be in accordance with parts 7411.0620 to 7411.0690.
The program's authorized official shall notify the commissioner if one of the program's instructors incurs a conviction or violation as specified in part 7411.0620. Notice of the conviction or violation must occur within three calendar days of the date the program's authorized official becomes aware of the conviction or violation.
The commissioner must be notified if one of the program's instructors is involved in a reportable motor vehicle accident as specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.09. Notice of the accident must occur within ten calendar days of the date of the accident.
The commissioner must be notified within ten calendar days from the date of the accident if one of the program's students, while receiving laboratory instruction, is involved in a motor vehicle accident requiring reporting under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.09.
The student must be informed by the program of the student's obligation to submit an accident report to the commissioner when required by Minnesota Statutes, section 169.09.
The program must provide the student with information about the motor vehicle and insurance that is required to be on the accident report.
A program must notify the commissioner within five calendar days if one of its instructors has violated a statute or rule or committed an act that would cause the instructor to be unfit to continue working as an instructor.
The authorized official of the program shall notify the commissioner within five calendar days of the death, retirement, resignation, or discontinuance of employment or service of an instructor.
7411.0400
[Repealed, 21 SR 458]
The program must submit all curriculum that will be provided to students to the commissioner for approval at the time of application for program licensure or approval.
The commissioner shall approve the curriculum if it meets the curriculum requirements in this chapter.
If a program wants to change its curriculum during the period of program licensure or program approval, the program must submit the new curriculum to the commissioner for review and approval.
A program may not use the proposed curriculum until the curriculum has been approved by the commissioner.
Curriculum must be submitted for approval for each motor vehicle classification for which instruction will be provided.
If a program seeks to provide motorcycle instruction, separate curricula must be submitted for approval if either consecutive or concurrent classroom and laboratory instruction is to be provided.
If a program seeks to provide instruction to operate a class A, B, or C motor vehicle, the curriculum must be submitted for approval if either classroom, laboratory, or individualized instruction is to be provided.
If a program seeks to provide instruction on how to operate a class D motor vehicle, the classroom and behind-the-wheel curriculum must be either consecutive or concurrent.
Knowledge tests, curriculum used by a program, and instruction must not substantially duplicate any part of a Minnesota driver's knowledge examination and must not duplicate the road or skills test administered to students or instructor applicants, including state test ranges and routes.
7411.0500
7411.0510
An approved written classroom curriculum guide must be available to and used by an instructor providing classroom instruction for class A, class B, class C, class D, motorcycle, and motorized bicycle courses.
Classroom instruction must be conducted in a location complying with part 7411.0355.
Classroom hours limitation.
A program may offer no more than three hours of classroom instruction per day to a student under 18 years of age who has not yet obtained a driver's license.
Required number of class D motor vehicle classroom hours.
A class D motor vehicle program must provide a student who is less than 18 years old with a minimum of 30 hours of approved classroom instruction.
Required number of class D motor vehicle classroom hours for a concurrent program.
A class D motor vehicle concurrent program must provide a student who is less than 18 years old with a minimum of 15 hours of classroom instruction, followed by a minimum of 15 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of laboratory instruction. The final 15 hours of concurrent classroom instruction must be completed before the student completes the fifth and sixth hour of laboratory instruction.
Motorcycle classroom hours.
A program shall provide a student enrolled in a motorcycle endorsement driver education program who is less than 18 years old with a minimum of four hours of approved classroom instruction.
Computer-simulated instruction may be used to reproduce driving situations likely to be encountered during actual driving performance.
Class D programs.
In a class D program:
Simulation instruction must be counted as laboratory instruction in a ratio of four hours of simulator time equaling one hour of on-street time.
Simulator instruction must not be substituted for more than two hours of on-street laboratory instruction and in no case may a student receive less than four hours of on-street laboratory instruction if range instruction as specified in part 7411.0570 is not also provided.
The simulator for a class D vehicle must be equipped with a brake pedal, accelerator, steering wheel, gear shift, operator seat, speedometer, and turn signals.
The simulator curriculum must allow the student to evaluate risk and make proper driving decisions and responses.
The simulation must be designed to replicate actual in-the-vehicle or on-the-motorcycle driving situations.
A simulator must provide a means to measure each student's decisions and responses.
Motorcycle program.
A motorcycle endorsement program may use machines that simulate motorcycle riding but may not substitute simulator instruction for the required ten hours of laboratory instruction.
Teleconferenced classroom instruction for class A, B, C, or D motor vehicles or for a motorcycle endorsement may be used to link multiple classroom locations.
The broadcasting location must have a licensed or approved instructor present during classroom instruction.
Each location where students receive instruction must be in a classroom that complies with part 7411.0355.
If the receiving location has one or more students under the age of 18 receiving program instruction, the location must have a proctor, who is at least 21 years old, within the classroom for control and assistance.
Locations must be linked using both picture and sound so that instruction and the ability to interact with students is assured.
Identical curriculum materials must be available at all locations.
Classroom instruction via the Internet may be provided by a program to any student who is at least 18 years old.
The course of study must provide a means for the student to measure performance outcomes.
There must be a pool of rotating quiz questions.
The course must have accountability features to ensure the age and identity of the student taking the course.
Technical designs must have features that measure the amount of time a student spends on each section of the course.
Customer support access must be made available through a toll-free telephone number.
The course must have a secure server and be backed up by a second unit.
The program must have preventives in place to protect against the access of private information.
The course must have the ability to update course content uniformly throughout the state.
The course must have a location in Minnesota where program and student records are accessible.
Classroom instruction for a class D motor vehicle program must be accessible to full-time homeschool students under the age of 18.
A student shall submit a letter to the commissioner from the school superintendent or authorized school authority in the district in which the student resides, verifying the student's full-time homeschool status.
The commissioner must be informed in writing by the homeschool parent or guardian of the student's completion of 30 hours of classroom instruction for a class D motor vehicle, including the student's full legal name and date of birth.
Course materials must be approved by the commissioner and identified in writing when informing the commissioner that classroom instruction has been completed.
When the classroom course requirements are met, the commissioner shall furnish the student with a letter of classroom completion for the class D motor vehicle course.
The requirements in this part apply to laboratory instruction for all programs.
Whenever laboratory instruction is provided to a student on a public roadway, an instructor must be in the seat beside the student.
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:
a valid Minnesota instruction permit;
a valid Minnesota driver's license; or
a valid driver's license or permit from another state or country.
An instructor shall ensure that seat belts are used at all times by persons in the motor vehicle.
The class A vehicle provided by a program for driver education must be one that requires a class A license for its operation.
The class B vehicle provided by a program for driver education must be one that requires a class B license for its operation.
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.
7411.0550
A class D motor vehicle program:
must not provide more than two hours of laboratory instruction per day to a student under 18 years old in a class D motor vehicle;
must provide a class D driver education student who is less than 18 years old with a minimum of six hours of laboratory instruction;
except for the instruction offered in class A, B, or C vehicles, must not give a student more than 30 hours of laboratory instruction without the written authorization of the commissioner; and
may substitute range driving hours for laboratory instruction hours if:
the student has in possession a valid Minnesota instruction permit;
the student is operating the class D motor vehicle; and
no more than two hours of range instruction are substituted for one hour of the daily laboratory instruction permitted in subitem (1).
Total on-street time for class D motor vehicle laboratory instruction must not be less than four hours of the required six hours of laboratory instruction. However, if a program providing class D motor vehicle instruction provides both range and simulator instruction, no less than three hours of on-the-road laboratory instruction may be provided if the program also provides:
at least eight hours of simulator instruction; and
at least two hours of range instruction.
Observation time in a class D motor vehicle does not count as laboratory instruction time.
A motorcycle endorsement program must provide a student who is less than 18 years old with at least ten hours of approved laboratory instruction.
A program may offer a student no more than a total of eight hours of motorcycle instruction per day.
A student under age 18 wishing to take the motorcycle endorsement course must be enrolled in both the classroom and laboratory portions of the course.
The instructor in a motorcycle endorsement program shall ensure that during laboratory instruction all students wear a helmet, an eye protective device, and protective clothing, including gloves, a jacket or long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and shoes or boots that cover the feet and ankles.
Range driving instruction must take place on a range that:
is designated for range driving during the period of instruction;
is visually separated from on-street driving areas; and
meets the location and size requirements for a driving range specified in part 7411.0355.
The instructor must be able to communicate with each separate motor vehicle on the driving range.
For range driving time to count as laboratory instruction, the student must operate a motor vehicle representative of the class of vehicle for which the student being trained is to be licensed.
Class C or D range.
The student-to-instructor ratio on a range used for class C or D motor vehicle instruction must not exceed 12 students operating a class C or D motor vehicle for each instructor who meets the qualifications in parts 7411.0620 to 7411.0690.
For instruction provided to a student under the age of 18, only one student may be present in the motor vehicle.
During motorcycle laboratory instruction:
No more than eight students may receive instruction at one time on a range 160 feet long and 60 feet wide.
The instructor-to-student ratio of one qualified instructor to up to eight students must be maintained at all times.
Class A or B range.
The student-to-instructor ratio on a range used for class A or B motor vehicle instruction must not exceed ten students operating class A or B vehicles for each qualified instructor present on the range. If a class A combination vehicle is in use, the student-to-instructor ratio must be five to one.
7411.0610
To use teleconferencing as a method of instruction, an instructor must complete commissioner-approved training in this instructional method.
Class D and motorcycle programs.
A person is ineligible to provide on-street or range laboratory instruction with a licensed or approved program for class D motor vehicle operation or a motorcycle endorsement if:
the person's driver's license has been revoked or suspended for a traffic violation other than an insurance-related traffic violation and not less than one year has elapsed since the person's driver's license has been reinstated;
the person has been convicted of three or more traffic violations within a one-year period and one year has not elapsed since the date of the last conviction; or
the person has been convicted of four or more traffic violations within a three-year period and one year has not elapsed since the date of the last conviction.
Class A, B, or C program.
The commissioner shall disqualify an instructor from providing laboratory instruction in a program for class A, B, or C motor vehicle operation for violations and incidents that would preclude the individual from obtaining a commercial driver's license.
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.
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.
The tests must be developed or approved by the commissioner.
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.
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.
Classroom evaluation must be witnessed live, via teleconferencing or videotape.
Laboratory evaluation for an initial instructor must be simulated.
An applicant who fails to pass any part of a test fails the entire test.
An applicant who fails a test twice within six months may not retest for six months after the date of the second test.
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.
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.
An applicant who fails the written test twice within six months may not retest for six months after the second test.
The written test must cover:
knowledge of motorcycle operation;
state traffic laws;
provisions in this chapter relevant to a program providing instruction in the operation of a motorcycle;
other material pertaining to and affecting the motorcycle operator, traffic, and other motor vehicles; and
An instructor for a motorized bicycle course must be:
a current licensed or approved instructor for a class A, B, C, or D vehicle or a motorcycle;
a current representative of a dealership that sells motorized bicycles and holds a valid class D driver's license; or
a certified law enforcement officer.
The department shall require instructors to complete driver and traffic safety education periodically when the education is approved, provided, or supervised by the commissioner.
7411.0700
7411.0800
A vehicle used for driver education instruction must comply with federal and state motor vehicle safety standards for the model year of the vehicle.
A vehicle must be maintained in a safe operating condition.
The vehicle age limits specified in this part do not relieve a program of its responsibility to ensure that a vehicle used by the program is maintained in a safe operating condition.
An instructor shall report in writing to the program and the commissioner a mechanical problem affecting the safe operation of a vehicle.
The program must correct the problem before again using the vehicle for driver education instruction.
If a vehicle used for driver education instruction is not maintained in a safe operating condition, the commissioner shall prohibit the program from using the vehicle for instruction until the unsafe condition has been corrected.
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke the license or certificate of approval of a program or an instructor license, or both, if the commissioner determines that the unsafe condition could foreseeably be the cause of serious personal injury or property damage and that the program or instructor had notice, or should have had notice through the ordinary discharge of duties, of the unsafe condition of the vehicle.
A vehicle inspection form must be completed:
for all training vehicles after a reportable accident;
annually for any motorcycle or class D motor vehicle over six years of age; and
annually for any class A, B, or C vehicle over ten years of age. For class A, B, and C motor vehicles, the commissioner shall accept a state patrol motor vehicle inspection report.
Equipment required on vehicles.
A class A, B, C, or D vehicle used for driver education instruction must have an outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle, a separate inside rearview mirror for the instructor's use, and seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle as required by state law. In addition:
a class D vehicle, other than one used on a driving range, must have dual control brakes and, when applicable, a dual control clutch pedal; and
a class A vehicle must have a parabolic mirror not less than five inches in diameter on each side of the motor vehicle.
Class A, B, or C motor vehicle age limit.
A class A, B, or C motor vehicle may be used for more than ten years from the date it was first put into service, only if:
the motor vehicle has been inspected during the previous six months by a mechanic for a licensed truck dealer, or by a person certified to inspect commercial motor vehicles under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.781;
all repairs and replacements of parts indicated by the inspection have been made; and
records are available to show the inspection, repair, and replacement of parts.
Age limit for semitrailers.
Semitrailers are exempt from age limitation provided there is a record of current inspection and repair.
Age limit for motorcycles.
A motorcycle may be used for more than six years from the date first put into service, only if:
the tires, tubes, control cables, fuel line, spark plugs, front and rear brake pads and shoes, hydraulic brake hoses, wheel bearings, drive chain, battery, fork oil, brake and clutch cables, and steering and suspension have been inspected during the previous 12 months and each part not meeting operating specifications contained in the manufacturer's factory repair manual has been replaced;
a record is available to show the inspection and replacement of parts; and
the motorcycle has been inspected during the previous 12 months by a manufacturer's service representative or certified mechanic, by a motorcycle mechanic for a licensed motorcycle dealer, or by a certified technical college mechanic instructor.
Age limit for class D motor vehicles.
A class D motor vehicle may be used for more than six years from the date first put into service, only if:
the following parts have been inspected during the previous 12 months and each part not meeting operating specifications contained in the manufacturer's factory repair manual has been replaced:
accelerator, to ensure it is not damaged or loose;
belts to fan and power assist units;
dual and parking brakes, to ensure they are not damaged and the lines or linings are not worn;
door latches, locks, hinges, and handles;
drive train, to ensure it is not damaged or loose;
hood latches, locks, hinges, and handle;
head, tail, parking, and brake lights;
rearview, inside, outside, right, and left mirrors;
motor, transmission, and body mountings;
exhaust system and muffler;
license plates, to ensure they are attached and unobstructed;
signs required by this subpart, to ensure they are visible and attached;
assembly sheeting, to ensure it is not damaged, worn, or loose;
seat belts, to ensure they are not damaged or loose;
steering assembly, to ensure it is not damaged or loose;
tires, to ensure they are not cut or damaged and have a minimum tread depth of 1/16 inch;
unobstructed windshield with wipers and washers;
the motor vehicle was inspected during the previous 12 months by a manufacturer's service representative, a mechanic for a licensed dealer for the vehicle, a certified technical or vocational college mechanics instructor, or an automotive service excellence mechanic fully certified by a vocational or technical school or college in all areas of vehicle inspection.
While being used for on-street laboratory instruction, class A, B, C, and D program vehicles must have signs conspicuously and legally displayed on the rear of the vehicle, with background and letters of contrasting colors stating "Student Driver."
On vehicles used for class D driver education, the "Student Driver" lettering must be at least two but not more than five inches in height.
On vehicles used for class A, B, and C driver education, the "Student Driver" lettering must be at least ten inches in height.
No other signs or advertising may be displayed on the vehicle without the approval of the commissioner.
When on a vehicle owned or used by a public program, the sign must be removed when the vehicle is used for purposes other than driver education instruction.
Tax-exempt plates.
Any vehicle owned or used by a driver education program and used exclusively for instruction may display tax-exempt license plates.
A letter stating that the vehicle is used for instruction in the driver education program and a copy of the program license or certificate of approval must be submitted to the commissioner when applying for tax-exempt license plates.
Any class D vehicle licensed under this subpart must have the name of the driver education program displayed on both sides of the vehicle in letters not less than 2-1/2 inches high and one-half inch wide.
Any class A, B, or C vehicle licensed under this subpart must have the name of the driver education program displayed on both sides of the vehicle in letters comparable to the marking requirements in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 390.21. The color of the letters must contrast with the area on which they are placed.
Good cause vehicle inspections.
When the commissioner has good cause to believe a vehicle used for driver education purposes does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall inspect or require the inspection of the vehicle.
Commercial use of driver education program vehicle.
A class A, B, or C vehicle used in a driver education program may not be used for commercial purposes during driver education unless each condition in this subpart is met:
hazardous materials, hazardous substances, and hazardous waste are not transported;
an instructor accompanies the student in the motor vehicle while it is being used for commercial purposes; and
the student is covered by the program's insurance as required in part 7411.0270.
Vehicle supplied by instructor or student.
If the instructor or the student supplies the vehicle to be used for driver education, the program must verify that the vehicle meets the requirements in this part and the program insurance requirements under part 7411.0270 before the vehicle may be used for driver education. If the student is already in possession of a license to operate the vehicle, the vehicle is exempt from the:
age requirements under subparts 4 to 7;
requirements of dual control brakes and dual control clutch pedal under subpart 3; and
program insurance requirements under part 7411.0270 for that vehicle, provided the program verifies that the vehicle used by the student during the instruction has at least the minimum amount of insurance required under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 65B.
7411.0900
Suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew program license.
The license of a program may be revoked, suspended, or not renewed for any of the conditions specified in this subpart.
The license holder of the program has permitted fraud or engaged in fraudulent practices with respect to the license application, in the operation of the program, or the conduct of employment.
The program or an instructor has induced or countenanced fraud or fraudulent practices on the part of an applicant for a driver's license, endorsement, or instruction permit.
A certificate of enrollment or completion has been signed by the authorized official of the program and the official knew, or should have known after reasonable investigation, that information on the certificate was false.
There is evidence that intoxicating beverages have been present or consumed on the program premises or in its vehicles during a period of instruction.
The program or an instructor has delayed the start or completion of instruction without good reason.
The program or an instructor has conducted business in a way that adversely affects the student's education or public safety and that substantially departs from commonly accepted practices as used by other driver education programs and instructors.
The program or an instructor encouraged a student to continue indefinite instruction beyond the point the student is capable of passing a driver's license, permit, or endorsement examination or it is easily determined that the student, for one reason or another, could never pass an examination. A question about the competency of the student or the number of hours of instruction must be referred in writing to the commissioner.
The program failed to comply with the requirements for programs in this chapter and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 169 and 171.
The program or an instructor permitted, aided, or abetted the commission of an illegal act in the operation of the program or in the conduct of employment.
The program or an instructor has:
engaged in conduct, in the operation of the program or in the conduct of employment, that is likely to harm the public or a student; or
demonstrated a willful or careless disregard for the health or safety of another person or student.
The program or an instructor committed serious or repeated violations of the requirements of a statute, rule, or correction order.
The commissioner's approval of a program may be withdrawn for any of the conditions specified in subpart 1.
The commissioner may issue to a licensed program or instructor or approved program a correction order requiring violations cited in the order to be corrected within 30 calendar days from the date the order is received.
The person to whom the order is issued shall provide information to the commissioner before the 31st day after the order is received demonstrating that the violation has been corrected or that the person has developed a corrective plan acceptable to the commissioner.
The commissioner shall determine whether the violation has been corrected and notify the person subject to the order of the commissioner's determination.
The commissioner, or a department employee designated by the commissioner, may issue an order to cease a program or instructor's activity if continuation of the activity would result in an immediate risk to public safety.
An order issued under this part is effective for a maximum of 72 hours.
In conjunction with the issuance of the cease and desist order, the commissioner may post a sign to cease an activity until the cease and desist order is lifted and the sign is removed by the commissioner.
To enjoin the violation after the 72 hours has expired, the commissioner must either:
seek injunctive relief in a district court in Ramsey County or, at the commissioner's discretion, in a district court in the county in which the violation occurred; or
pursue other administrative action as provided in this part.
If the commissioner takes administrative action against a program due to action of an instructor with a license or certificate issued by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, the commissioner shall notify the board so appropriate action may be taken by the board.
If a program has notice or should have notice that an instructor for that program does not meet the requirements to be an instructor, the program shall immediately suspend the instructor from providing instruction and report the suspension to the commissioner. If the instructor does not or cannot promptly meet the requirements to be an instructor, the program shall terminate the instructor's employment with the program as an instructor.
The commissioner shall notify a program if an instructor does not meet the requirements to be an instructor, as long as the information concerning the instructor is public data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.03.
7411.2100
7411.2200
7411.2300
7411.2400
7411.2500
7411.2600
7411.2700
7411.3100
7411.3200
7411.3300
The terms used in parts 7411.5100 to 7411.5700 have the meanings given them in this part.
"Director" means the person designated by the commissioner of public safety who shall have the immediate responsibility of the administration of this program.
"Administrator" means the person designated by the sponsor to administer the local program, to include registration, record keeping, and reporting.
"Senior instructor" means the person designated by the sponsor to conduct or be responsible for the course of instruction.
"Instructor" means that person selected by the senior instructor to assist in instruction.
"Association of municipalities" means any association or organization of governmental units in Minnesota or any group of governmental units associated together for the purposes of the driver improvement clinic program.
Regularly established safety organization.
"Regularly established safety organization" means an organization, committee of a chamber of commerce or other civic organization, or a safety committee of a community, recognized by the Minnesota Safety Council; also the Department of Public Safety.
Satisfactorily complete.
"Satisfactorily complete" means attendance at all periods of the particular course offered, in addition to an evaluation acceptable to the referring agency of the attitude and knowledge of the individual as determined by the senior instructor.
MS s 169.973
The purpose of parts 7411.5100 to 7411.5700 is to carry out the mandate of the legislature and to effectuate that mandate as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.89, subdivision 5, 169.971 to 169.973, and 171.20, with reference to the establishment and conduct of driver improvement clinics for traffic violators as directed by a trial court or the commissioner of public safety, and others who may volunteer to attend.
The scope of parts 7411.5100 to 7411.5700 is intended to be confined within the framework of and consistent with the Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.89, subdivision 5, 169.971 to 169.973, and 171.20.
Any court, municipality, association of municipalities, or regularly established safety organization may make application for approval to operate a driver improvement clinic on such form or forms as determined by the commissioner of public safety.
The application shall include the following information plus any other as may be determined by the commissioner:
designation of the local clinic administrator;
designation of the local clinic senior instructor;
outline of course curriculum;
description of facilities provided for the conduct of the course;
fees to be charged, and method of financial record keeping; and
the application shall indicate that the immediate traffic trial court of the community has agreed to participate in the driver improvement clinic.
Upon receipt of an application from an authorized court, municipality, association of municipalities, or safety organization under Minnesota Statutes, section 169.972, for the approval of a driver improvement clinic, the director of the program shall review the information submitted and upon approval, the commissioner of public safety shall issue a certificate of approval.
When the commissioner of public safety has evidence that an approved driver improvement clinic is operated contrary to the rules promulgated by the commissioner under authority of Minnesota Statutes, section 169.89, subdivision 5, 169.971 to 169.973, and 171.20, the commissioner may notify the sponsoring organization of intent to withdraw that approval or may withdraw that approval in writing to the sponsoring organization whereupon the certificate of approval shall be returned.
Certification of approval.
No driver improvement clinic shall be operated or considered as such for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.89, subdivision 5, 169.971 to 169.973, and 171.20, without a certificate of approval issued by the commissioner of public safety.
The operation of each clinic, including course content, methods of instruction, and general conduct of the course, shall be the responsibility of the senior instructor as designated by the sponsor and approved by the commissioner. The senior instructor shall be a driver-education instructor so certified by the Minnesota Department of Education, or in the alternative a person who, on the effective date of parts 7411.5100 to 7411.5700, is satisfactorily acting as a senior instructor in driver improvement clinic schools and has been so acting for a period of over two years.
The course of study shall be not less than eight hours and may not exceed a total of nine hours with no single class lasting more than three hours. The course may consist of three sessions of three hours each, or four sessions of two hours each.
Course facility.
The facility for operation, including meeting room, visual aids, location, lighting, and similar teaching conditions shall be approved by the director.
The curriculum of the course shall include periods of instruction on the following subjects:
orientation and administration;
the accident problem;
Highway Traffic Regulation Act;
Driver License Act;
Safety Responsibility Act;
physics of driving;
driver attitudes and responsibilities;
safe driving practices; and
Each senior instructor or an instructor designated by the senior instructor shall attend any workshop set up by the commissioner of public safety to develop curricula, share ideas, and discuss methods of improvements of the course of instruction. Attendance at one such workshop within a 12-month period shall be deemed compliance with this requirement.
All phases of operation, including administration, shall conform to Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.89, subdivision 5, 169.971 to 169.973, and 171.20, and parts 7411.5100 to 7411.5700.
The administrator of each driver improvement clinic shall keep such records of attendance as will enable the administrator to report to each referring agency the completion or failure to complete the course by each individual enrolled. The administrator of each driver improvement clinic shall keep such financial records and make such reports of the financial condition of each operation for the determination by the commissioner of public safety as to the reasonableness of tuition fees which may not exceed an average cost of the course. The commissioner of public safety shall keep such records as the commissioner may determine as necessary for statistical, evaluation, and accident prevention purposes.
17 SR 1279; L 1995 1Sp3 art 16 s 13; L 2003 c 130 s 12
The purpose of parts 7411.7100 to 7411.7700 is to effectuate the mandate of the legislature as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.28, to establish and regulate accident prevention courses for persons 55 years of age and older.
MS s 14.388; 65B.28
9 SR 2383; 23 SR 1933
The scope of parts 7411.7100 to 7411.7700 is confined to and consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.28.
MS s 65B.28
9 SR 2383
The terms used in parts 7411.7100 to 7411.7700 have the meanings given them in this part.
"Certificate" means a course completion certification.
"Satisfactorily complete" means attendance at all periods of the course offered.
A person or organization may apply for approval to offer an accident prevention course to insureds 55 years of age and older. The application must include the name of the person or organization offering the course, the name of the course administrator, an outline of the course curriculum, and the amount of the fees to be charged.
When application received.
Upon receiving an application from a person or an organization for the approval of an accident prevention course, the commissioner shall review the information submitted, determine approval, and if approved, issue a certificate of approval.
Approval withdrawal.
With evidence that an approved accident prevention course is operated contrary to Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.28 or parts 7411.7100 to 7411.7700, the commissioner shall notify the sponsoring person or organization in writing that approval is withdrawn, whereupon the certificate of approval must be returned.
No accident prevention course is approved for purposes of an automobile insurance premium reduction if the course provider does not have a certificate of approval issued by the commissioner under part 7411.7500, subpart 1.
Operation responsibility.
The operation of each accident prevention program, including course content, methods of instruction, and general conduct of the course, is the responsibility of the designated course administrator.
Course length restrictions.
The course of study may not be less than a total of eight hours, with no more than four hours of instruction required in a 24-hour period.
The curriculum of the course must include periods of instruction in the following subject areas:
driver fitness, including emotions, frustrations, attitudes, temporary disabilities, vision, hearing, chronic illness, drugs, and alcohol; and
driving strategies, including factors affecting perception, identification, and prediction of traffic situations; evaluation of traffic hazards; decision making; and defensive driving.
Each administrator or an instructor designated by the administrator shall attend any workshop set up by the sponsor to develop curricula, to share ideas, or to discuss methods of improvement of the course of instruction.
The administrator of each accident prevention course shall keep attendance records and shall report to the sponsor whether each individual enrolled has satisfactorily completed or failed to complete the course.
The administrator shall issue a certificate of completion to each person who satisfactorily completes the accident prevention course.