Section 2.91.080. Prerequisites to student instruction.

Instruction in the operation of a motor vehicle may not be given to a student by a driver training school licensed under this chapter, unless  
		(1) the instructor possesses a valid driver's license for the minimum number of years required by 2 AAC 91.020 for the class of vehicle in which the instructor is giving instruction;  
		(2) the course of instruction has been approved by the department and is  
			(A) certified by a nationally recognized organization specializing in driver training for non-commercial motor vehicles; or  
			(B) certified by a nationally recognized professional truck driver training program for commercial motor vehicles;  
		(3) the student to be instructed has in the student's possession either a valid instruction permit issued under AS 28.15.051(a) or a driver's license for the class of vehicle in which instruction is to be given;  
		(4) the non-commercial vehicle used for instruction has on file with the department a current inspection form signed by a certified mechanic where available or another person designated by the department to perform inspections; the vehicle must be inspected annually and maintained at all times in a clean and safe operating condition;  
		(5) the non-commercial motor vehicle used for instruction is equipped with a dual braking device, rear view mirrors, and safety belts for use by the instructor and driver; a vehicle with standard transmission must be equipped with a dual clutch device;  
		(6) each commercial motor vehicle used by the school meets all requirements of 49 C.F.R Parts 390 - 399 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations), revised as of October 1, 2005, adopted by reference;  
		(7) the licensee has filed with the department proof of liability insurance that covers the liability of the school, the driving instructor, and any student taking instruction in an amount not less than that required by AS 28.20.440 for non-commercial motor vehicles and not less than required by AS 19.10.300 for commercial motor vehicles; the insurance policy must describe each motor vehicle used for instruction by make, model, year, and vehicle identification number; the licensee must notify the department at least 30 days before the cancellation or expiration of a policy of insurance, and of each change in the motor vehicles covered.  

Authorities

28.17.041

Notes

Reference

2 AAC 91.010

Authority

AS 28.17.041

History

Eff. 7/1/2006, Register 178