Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 438 - INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL VEHICLES › Appendix H - Special Requirements for Driver Education Training Vehicles

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Driver education training vehicles are either used by public
				high schools or commercial driver training schools. The requirements and
				procedures are somewhat different for each. The Certified Safety Tester must
				establish which type driver education training vehicle is being
				inspected.
b) Driver education vehicles operated by public high schools
				are required to be inspected at Illinois Official Testing Stations at least
				every 12 months. (If the vehicle passes inspection, an annual certificate of
				safety will be awarded and shall be displayed.) The inspection is only required
				for vehicles over 5 model years of age or those having an odometer reading of
				over 75,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
c) Driver education training vehicles, including motorcycles,
				operated by commercial driver training schools are required to be inspected
				every six months. (The over 75,000 miles or over 5 model years' requirement
				does not apply.)
d) In addition to Appendix A through Appendix E, all driver
				education training vehicles shall comply with either subsection (d)(1) or
				subsection (d)(2).
1) DRIVER EDUCATION TRAINING VEHICLES OPERATED BY
				COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS
A) DUAL CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All driver education training vehicles must be
				equipped with dual control service brakes. Test the dual brake system in
				accordance with procedures under Brake Systems in Appendix A. Test the dual
				brake pedal for operation.
Exception: Motorcycles and vehicles that require the
				driver to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are exempt.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
The vehicle is not equipped, if required, with a
				dual braking system or the dual system is inoperative.
The dual brake system does not meet the requirements
				of Brake Systems in Appendix A.
The dual brake pedal does not function
				properly.
B) MIRRORS, EXTERIOR
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All driver education training vehicles must be
				equipped with a mirror located on each side of the vehicle. The mirrors must
				reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet
				to the rear.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Mirrors are not mounted on stable supports.
Mirrors are loosely mounted.
Mirror or mirrors are obstructed.
Mirror or mirrors are cracked, pitted or
				clouded.
Mirror or mirrors are missing.
C) IDENTIFICATION SIGN OR SIGNS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Driver education training vehicles operated by
				commercial driver training schools must be equipped with a sign or signs
				visible from the front and the rear in letters no less than 2 inches tall
				listing the full name of the driver training school that has registered and
				insured the motor vehicle. Decals and magnets are acceptable. (See IVC Section
				6-410.)
Exception: Motorcycles and vehicles that require the
				driver to obtain a CDL are exempt.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Identification sign, if required, is missing.
Sign is not visible from the front and the rear of
				the vehicle.
Sign does not meet size or lettering
				requirements.
D) MOTORCYCLES USED BY A COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING
				SCHOOL
i) BRAKES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Visually inspect braking system for leaks.
Apply front and/or rear brakes and attempt to roll
				vehicle.
AGENCY NOTE: Section 12-301(a)(2) of the Illinois
				Vehicle Equipment Law requires every motor-driven cycle, when operated upon a
				highway, to be equipped with at least one brake that may be operated by hand or
				foot.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Brake system leaks.
Vehicle rolls while brakes are being applied.
ii) CONTROL LEVERS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Operate control levers to verify they are
				functioning properly and are in working condition.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Control levers do not function properly or are not
				in working condition.
iii) FRAME
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect frame for cracks.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Frame is cracked.
iv) FUEL SYSTEM
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect fuel system for leaks.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Fuel system leaks.
v) HORN
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
A horn shall be provided giving an audible warning
				at a distance of 200 feet and shall be conveniently controlled from the
				driver's seated position. (See Section 12-601 of the Illinois Vehicle Equipment
				Law.)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Horn control is missing or defective.
Horn is not audible.
vi) LIGHTS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect the required headlight and rear tail light.
				Inspect the optional rear stop/brake light and turn signals (front and rear),
				if the motorcycle is so equipped. (See Sections 12-201 and 12-208 of the
				Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law.)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Lights do not function properly (includes optional
				lights).
Lenses are cracked or broken (includes optional
				lights).
Headlight color is not white; rear tail light color
				is not red.
Stop/brake light and/or rear turn signal lights are
				not red, if motorcycle is so equipped.
Front turn signals are not amber, if vehicle is so
				equipped.
vii) STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Apply front brake, if vehicle is so equipped, and
				turn handle bars left to right to inspect for looseness in the head bearing
				assembly.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Bearings on the vehicle bind when the handle bars
				are turned.
Head bearing assembly is loose.
viii) SUSPENSION
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect the suspension for broken or loose
				components.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Suspension components are broken, loose or do not
				function properly.
ix) SWITCHES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect the headlamp and key switches.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Wiring to switches is frayed or switches do not
				function.
x) TIRES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect tire for proper inflation (i.e., flat
				tire).
Inspect for visible cord damage and exposure of ply
				cords in sidewalls and treads, including belting material cords.
Inspect for evidence of tread or sidewall
				separation.
Inspect tire for the label "Not For Highway Use" or
				any other marking that would exclude its use on a motorcycle.
Inspect tire to determine if it is a "tube-type
				radial". If it is, it must have "radial tube stem" markings. These markings
				include a red band around the tube stem, the word "radial" embossed in metal
				stems, or the word "radial" molded in rubber stems.
Measure the tread depth on the front and rear tires
				for at least 1/32 inch tread.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Improper inflation (flat tire).
A broken or cut cord can be seen. Rubber is worn,
				cracked, cut or otherwise deteriorated or damaged so that a cord can be seen,
				either when the tire is not touched or when the edges of the crack, cut or
				damage are parted or lifted by hand.
Tire has bump, bulge, knot or other evidence of
				partial carcass failure, air seepage or loss of adhesion between carcass and
				tread or sidewall.
Any tire that is labeled "Not for Highway Use" or
				displaying other markings that would exclude its use on a motorcycle.
Any tire with a tube-type radial tire without radial
				tube stem markings. These markings include a red band around the tube stem, the
				word "radial" embossed in metal stems, or the word "radial" molded in rubber
				stems.
Tread depth measures less than 1/32 inch on either
				front or rear tire.
xi) WHEELS AND SPOKES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Inspect the vehicle's wheels and spokes for cracked,
				loose, broken or missing components.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Wheels or spokes are cracked, broken, loose or
				missing.
2) DRIVER EDUCATION TRAINING VEHICLES OPERATED BY
				PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
A) PROOF OF OWNERSHIP FOR CARS OWNED OR OPERATED BY
				PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Driver education cars that are owned or operated by
				a public high school will not be issued a registration card from the Secretary
				of State's Office (SOS). SOS validates the Driver Education License Plates
				Request/Renewal Form (the Form) and returns the Form to the school district.
				The vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is not provided on the
				Form.
Accept an SOS validated and completed copy of the
				Driver Education License Plates Request/Renewal Form as proof of ownership for
				driver education cars owned or operated by public high schools. These vehicles
				will also be exempt from having the VIN documented on the proof of
				ownership.
AGENCY NOTE: Driver education cars owned by
				commercial driver training schools are not exempt from any proof of ownership
				requirements.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Driver does not present an SOS validated and
				completed copy of the Driver Education License Plates Request/Renewal
				Form.
B) DUAL CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All driver education training vehicles (except
				motorcycles) must be equipped with dual control service brakes. Test the dual
				brake system in accordance with Brake Systems in Appendix A.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
The vehicle is not equipped with a dual braking
				system or if the dual system is inoperative.
The dual brake system does not meet the requirements
				of Brake Systems in Appendix A.
C) MIRRORS, EXTERIOR
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
All driver education training vehicles must be
				equipped with a mirror located on each side of the vehicle. The mirrors must
				reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet
				to the rear.
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Mirrors are not mounted on stable supports.
Mirrors are loosely mounted.
Mirror or mirrors are obstructed.
Mirror or mirrors are cracked, pitted or
				clouded.
Mirror or mirrors are missing.
D) IDENTIFICATION SIGN OR SIGNS
PROCEDURES/SPECIFICATIONS:
Driver education training vehicles operated by
				public high schools must be equipped with a sign or signs that are visible from
				the front and the rear identifying the vehicle as a driver education vehicle.
				Decals or magnets are acceptable. (See IVC Section 13-101.)
REJECT VEHICLE IF:
Identification sign is missing.
Sign is not visible from the front and the rear of
				the vehicle.