Utah Admin. Code R708-2-13 - Commercial Driver Training Vehicles
(1) Commercial driver training vehicles used
for behind-the-wheel instruction shall be properly registered, maintained and
clean, in safe mechanical condition, and equipped with the following:
(a) functioning dual-control
brakes;
(b) outside and inside
mirrors for the driver to observe rearward;
(c) inside mirror for the instructor to
observe rearward;
(d) a separate
seat belt for each occupant;
(e)
functioning heaters and defrosters; and
(f) a functioning fire extinguisher, first
aid kit, safety flares, spare tire with jack and or self-inflating tire, and
reflectors that are readily accessible.
(2) Students shall receive instruction in
either standard shift or automatic transmission vehicles. The commercial driver
training school shall have the option of choosing the type of transmission.
(3) If instruction is given in
snow or on icy road surfaces, tire chains, all season radial tires, or snow
tires shall be used in compliance with local police or highway patrol
recommendations.
(4) Failure to
maintain a vehicle in safe operating condition is grounds for the revocation of
a school license and the vehicle will be placed out of service immediately.
When deemed necessary by the division, safety testing of the vehicle may be
required. The school will be responsible for any costs that may be
assessed.
(5) Vehicles unable to
meet safety standards shall be replaced by the school.
(6) It is the responsibility of the school to
notify the division of any vehicle added to or deleted from their fleet. A
vehicle shall not be used for driver training or testing until it passes
inspection by the division.
(7)
Each vehicle used by a school for driver training or testing shall be properly
identified to safeguard against accidents. A vehicle is properly identified
when the words 'STUDENT DRIVER" are displayed on the front and rear and on both
the left and right sides of the vehicle. The letters shall be at least three
inches in height.
(8) Advertising
or other markings on the vehicle for identifying or advertising the commercial
driver training school shall be approved by the division and shall not distract
from the words 'STUDENT DRIVER".
(9) Each school shall maintain insurance
coverage on each vehicle used for driver training or testing as required under
Section R708-2-4.
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