Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-01 - Driver Control Division
Chapter 1340-01-06 - Commercial Driver Training Enterprise Rules and Regulations
Section 1340-01-06-.05 - DRIVER TRAINING MOTOR VEHICLES

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) SAFETY INSPECTION INSURANCE STICKER CERTIFICATE.

(a) All motor vehicles used to give driver training instruction must have a current safety inspection-insurance certificate approved by the department which must be kept in the glove compartment.

(b) The full name of the Driver Training Enterprise must be prominently displayed on both front doors and rear of such vehicle in letters at least two (2) inches high in colors vividly contrasting with the color of the vehicle; and also signs stating "Student Driver" in letters at least three (3) inches high visible from both sides and the rear of the vehicle must be prominently displayed.

(2) ANNUAL INSPECTION.

(a) Driver training motor vehicles must be presented to designated inspection stations at least once a year for inspection and certification as such, or made available to any authorized representative of this department for inspection.

(b) In order to be approved for a safety inspection-insurance certificate the motor vehicle must be:
1. In a safe operating condition;

2. Insured as required herein; (certified copy on file with the Tennessee Department of Safety)

3. Registered with the department in the name of a driver training enterprise;

4. Equipped with seat belts which should be used by both student and instructor.

(c) In addition to the above, the following equipment shall be required:
1. Outside mirror on both driver's and instructor's side;

2. Emergency 4-way signal flashers; and

3. Dual brake pedal.

Authority: T.C.A. Title 4, Chapter 5, § 55-19-105.

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