Okla. Admin. Code § 670:15-19-7

Current through Vol. 41, No. 24, September 3, 2024

Section 670:15-19-7 - Prescribed forms

(a)Parent-taught driver education provider applications. Parent-taught driver education provider applications shall be requested from Service Oklahoma to apply for certification as a parent-taught driver education provider. The application will require the applying parent-taught driver education provider to provide the following information:

(1) Date of application;

(2) Name of parent-taught driver education provider institution;

(3) Complete school physical address and mailing address;

(4) Name of administrator;

(5) Statement of agreement to comply with rules of Service Oklahoma and with the provisions of any contract entered into between the provider and a parent in Oklahoma;

(6) Information required in OAC 670:15-19-4;

(7) Signature of administrator; and

(8) Show proof of purchase and delivery of curriculum.

(b)Completion certificates. A completion certificate shall be provided by and issued by the parent-taught driver education provider to each student upon the successful completion of course work (both classroom and behind the wheel). The completion certificate shall not be issued unless the applicant has held a learner permit for the required amount of time while performing the behind the wheel portion of the curriculum. These certificates shall be computer generated, in a format agreed upon by Service Oklahoma and the provider, and shall contain the following:

(1) Name of the provider;

(2) Full legal name of student;

(3) Number of total hours instruction, and a breakdown of in-class/in-car hours;

(4) Date of completion;

(5) Signature of administrator (stamped signature acceptable);

(6) Embossed or electronically generated seal of provider; and

(7) Service Oklahoma control/approval number.

(c)Parent affidavit. The parent affidavit will be included in the parent-taught driver education packet [see OAC 670:1519-5 regarding the packet]. The affidavit shall be completed and signed by the parent(s) who will be teaching the parent-taught driver education course or online applications may be completed without any signature and submitted to and accepted by Service Oklahoma prior to commencement of the parent-taught driver education course. The affidavit will contain the following information:

(1) For each parent desiring to be a parent-instructor, the full legal name, mailing address, and driver license number of the parent;

(2) The name of the parent-taught driver education provider selected by the parent;

(3) The full legal name, mailing address, and instruction permit number or driver license number of the student;

(4) A statement which affirms that any vehicle used for behind-the wheel instruction will comply with Oklahoma's insurance requirements (47 O.S. Chapter 7) and safety and equipment requirements (47 O.S. Chapters 12 and 13);

(5) Statements to which the parent(s) and student(s) express understanding and agreement:

(A) The affidavit does not constitute authorization for the student to drive in lieu of possession of a valid Oklahoma instruction permit or driver license, nor is it a substitute for insurance verification.

(B) The accepted copy of the affidavit must be carried in the vehicle during any behind-the- wheel session of parent-taught driver education and must be presented upon demand to any law enforcement officer or Service Oklahoma employee.

(C) No more than two (2) students and two (2) parent instructors shall occupy the vehicle during any behind-the-wheel session of parent-taught driver education.

(D) All state laws regarding the operation of a motor vehicle and all rules of Service Oklahoma regarding parent-taught driver education shall be obeyed by the student(s) and parent(s).

(E) The parent(s) and student(s) shall notify Service Oklahoma immediately if any information on the affidavit changes.

(F) The parent(s) and student(s) agree to hold harmless and free from any liability Service Oklahoma, any of Service Oklahoma's employees, and the State of Oklahoma.

Okla. Admin. Code § 670:15-19-7

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 8/25/2024