Subdivision 1. Driver education requirements. (a) The commissioner shall adopt rules requiring a minimum of 30 minutes of instruction, beginning January 1, 2007, relating to organ and tissue donations and the provisions of section 171.07, subdivision 5, for persons enrolled in driver education programs offered at public schools, private schools, and commercial driver training schools.
(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules for persons enrolled in driver education programs offered at public schools, private schools, and commercial driver training schools, requiring inclusion in the course of instruction, by January 1, 2009, a section on awareness and safe interaction with commercial motor vehicle traffic. The rules must require classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training that includes, but is not limited to, truck stopping distances, proper distances for following trucks, identification of truck blind spots, and avoidance of driving in truck blind spots.
(c) By January 1, 2012, the commissioner shall adopt rules for persons enrolled in driver education programs offered at public schools, private schools, and commercial driver training schools, requiring inclusion in the course of instruction of a section on carbon monoxide poisoning. The instruction must include but is not limited to (1) a description of the characteristics of carbon monoxide, (2) a review of the risks and potential speed of death from carbon monoxide poisoning, and (3) specific suggestions regarding vehicle idling practices.
Subd. 1a. Supplemental parental curriculum. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "driver education instructor" means an instructor as defined under section 171.33, subdivision 2, or a person licensed by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board for driver training as required under section 122A.26, subdivision 2.
(b) By July 1, 2014, the commissioner shall establish optional supplemental parental curriculum to provide instruction and information to primary driving supervisors in conjunction with persons enrolled in driver education programs at public schools, private schools, and commercial driver training schools. Each school must establish a schedule or procedure for providing the supplemental parental curriculum to any primary driving supervisor who chooses to receive it.
(c) At a minimum, the supplemental parental curriculum must:
(1) be at least 90 minutes in length;
(2) be provided by or in the presence of a driver education instructor; and
(3) provide information concerning graduated driver licensing, safety risks associated with novice drivers, potential influence of adults on driving behavior of novice drivers, and additional resources.
Subd. 2. Rulemaking. The rules adopted by the commissioner under this section are exempt from the rulemaking provisions of chapter 14. The rules are subject to section 14.386, except that notwithstanding paragraph (b) of section 14.386, the rules continue in effect until repealed or superseded by other law or rule.
2002 c 305 s 1; 2006 c 192 s 1; 2008 c 350 art 1 s 57; 2011 c 70 s 1; 2014 c 261 s 5; 1Sp2017 c 5 art 12 s 22
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 160 - 174A — Transportation
Chapter 171 — Drivers' Licenses And Training Schools
Section 171.015 — Driver's License Division.
Section 171.017 — Background Investigations; Driver's License Agents And Certain Employees.
Section 171.019 — Real Id Act Conformity; Limitations.
Section 171.02 — Licenses; Types, Endorsements, Restrictions.
Section 171.03 — Persons Exempt.
Section 171.04 — Persons Not Eligible For Drivers' Licenses.
Section 171.041 — Restricted License For Farm Work.
Section 171.042 — Driver's License For Medical Reason.
Section 171.043 — Notice Of Persons Under Driver's License Cancellation.
Section 171.05 — Instruction Permit.
Section 171.055 — Provisional License.
Section 171.06 — Application For License, Permit, Identification Card; Fees.
Section 171.0605 — Evidence Of Identity And Lawful Presence.
Section 171.061 — Driver's License Agent.
Section 171.066 — Enhanced Driver's License For Employment.
Section 171.068 — Enhanced Identification Card For Employment.
Section 171.07 — Information On License And Identification Card.
Section 171.0701 — Driver Education Content.
Section 171.0705 — Driver's Manual.
Section 171.071 — Photograph On License Or Identification Card.
Section 171.072 — Tribal Identification Card.
Section 171.075 — Anatomical Gifts.
Section 171.08 — Licensee To Have License In Possession.
Section 171.09 — Driving Restrictions; Authority, Violations.
Section 171.10 — Duplicate License; Vehicle Endorsement.
Section 171.11 — Duplicate License; Change Of Domicile Or Name.
Section 171.12 — Driving Record; Filing; Private Data.
Section 171.121 — Use Of Another's Residence Address.
Section 171.122 — Enhanced Drivers' Licenses And Identification Cards; Limitation.
Section 171.131 — Physician Reporting To Commissioner.
Section 171.14 — Cancellation.
Section 171.15 — Nonresident's Driving Privilege.
Section 171.16 — Court May Recommend Suspension.
Section 171.161 — Commercial Driver's License; Federal Conformity.
Section 171.162 — Commercial Driver's License, Required Records.
Section 171.163 — Commercial Driver's License Record Keeping.
Section 171.165 — Commercial Driver's License, Disqualification.
Section 171.166 — Review Of Disqualification.
Section 171.167 — Notice To Commercial Driver's License Information System.
Section 171.168 — Notice Of Violation By Commercial Driver.
Section 171.169 — Notice Of Commercial License Suspension.
Section 171.171 — Suspension; Illegal Purchase Of Alcohol Or Tobacco.
Section 171.172 — Revocation; Controlled Substance Offense.
Section 171.173 — Suspension; Underage Drinking Offense.
Section 171.174 — Revocation; Fleeing Peace Officer Offense.
Section 171.175 — Suspension; Theft Of Motor Fuel Offense.
Section 171.176 — Revocation Or Suspension; School Attendance.
Section 171.177 — Revocation; Pursuant To Search Warrant.
Section 171.181 — Resident Driving Privilege.
Section 171.182 — Suspension; Uninsured Vehicle.
Section 171.183 — Satisfaction Of Judgment.
Section 171.184 — Installment Payments.
Section 171.186 — Suspension For Nonpayment Of Support; Limited License.
Section 171.187 — Suspension; Criminal Vehicular Operation And Manslaughter.
Section 171.19 — Petition For Court Hearing On License Reinstatement.
Section 171.20 — Minnesota License Required; Conditions, Fees.
Section 171.21 — Copy Of Record As Evidence.
Section 171.22 — Unlawful Acts Relating To Driver's License.
Section 171.23 — Renting Vehicle To Unlicensed Driver.
Section 171.24 — Violations; Driving Without Valid License.
Section 171.2405 — License Reinstatement Diversion Program.
Section 171.241 — Chapter Violations; Misdemeanors.
Section 171.25 — Enforcement; Delegation Of Authority.
Section 171.26 — Money Credited To Funds.
Section 171.27 — License Expiration And Renewal; Exceptions.
Section 171.29 — Revoked License; Conditions For Reinstatement.
Section 171.30 — Limited License.
Section 171.302 — License Violations; Consecutive Sentencing.
Section 171.306 — Ignition Interlock Device Program.
Section 171.31 — Information On Person Receiving Blindness Benefits.
Section 171.32 — Action Upon Information Relating To Blindness.
Section 171.321 — Qualifications Of School Bus And Type Iii Vehicle Drivers.
Section 171.3213 — Third-party Testing Of School Bus Drivers.
Section 171.3215 — Canceling Bus Endorsement For Certain Offenses.
Section 171.3216 — Actions On School Bus Endorsement.
Section 171.322 — Age Limit For Operator Of Vehicle For Hire.
Section 171.324 — Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Checks.
Section 171.325 — Driver's License Suspensions And Revocations; Reports.
Section 171.60 — Motorcycle Road Guard Certificate.
Section 171.33 — Driver Training School; Definitions.
Section 171.335 — Motorcycle Safety Education Program.
Section 171.34 — License For School Required.
Section 171.35 — License For Instructor Required.
Section 171.36 — License Fees; Renewal.
Section 171.37 — Inspection And Examination.
Section 171.38 — School Or Instructor License Denial Or Revocation.
Section 171.40 — Driver Training School Violation; Petty Misdemeanor.
Section 171.41 — Cooperation Of State Agencies.
Section 171.50 — Driver License Compact.
Section 171.52 — Transfer Of Information.
Section 171.53 — Compact Administrator.
Section 171.54 — Reporting To Licensing Authority.