(a) Equipment. An automobile used for the laboratory phase of driver education shall at all times have the following equipment:
(1) Dual controls of a type approved by the California Department of Education. American Automobile Association dual controls and those of similar specifications are approved.
(2) Seat belts that conform to the requirements of Motor Vehicle Code section 27304.
(3) Outside rear-view mirrors for the driver's side and for the right-hand front seat.
(4) Heaters and ventilators as needed for the protection of health of the students and teachers.
(5) Tire chains, if the automobile is being used under conditions where the Department of Public Works requires them or where local police or the Highway Patrol recommend them.
(6) First-aid kits, safety flares, and either reflectors or a flashing light warning system, all maintained in good condition, and readily accessible.
(7) Appropriate tools and minor replacements for emergency repairs.
(b) Identification. Some means shall be used to identify the automobile with the laboratory phase of driver education. The name of a lender of an automobile may be placed, on a single line only and only once, on each side and the rear of the automobile in letters not exceeding one and one-half (1 ½ ) inches in height.
(c) Maintenance. An automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education shall receive protective maintenance and repairs in accordance with recommendations of the manufacturer. Maintenance records shall be kept for it.
(d) Safety Check. A complete safety check, as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be completed on each automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education at least once each semester by a competent and qualified mechanic to insure it is in a safe operating condition.
(e) Replacement. An automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education shall be replaced when it cannot be maintained to meet maximum safety standards.
(f) Restricted Use. A loaned or leased automobile used in the laboratory phase of driver education shall be used only for the laboratory phase of driver education.
The driver education identification of a district owned automobile shall be removed or covered whenever the automobile is used for other purposes. The cost of such other use is not reimbursable.
Credits
1. Amendment of subsection (a)(5) filed 10-10-69; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 69, No. 41).
2. Amendment filed 7-21-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 30).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(1)-(3) filed 12-23-2010 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2010, No. 52).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, § 10042, 5 CA ADC § 10042
