All in-car instruction of students by driver education providers
must be conducted in motor vehicles owned or leased by the owner of
the driver education provider in the name of the driver education
provider. If the student is disabled, the provider may use a motor
vehicle that is equipped with special vehicle controls. All provider
motor vehicles, except vehicles owned by a disabled student or a disabled
student's parent, that are used to demonstrate or practice driving
lessons must:
(1) be properly registered and inspected as required
by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles;
(2) be equipped with dual control brake pedals so that
there is a foot brake located within easy reach of the instructor
that can bring the vehicle to a stop, and otherwise be equipped in
accordance with Texas motor vehicle laws;
(3) be equipped with an extra inside rearview mirror
on the instructor's side, which must not be a visor mirror; and
(4) be insured by a company authorized to do business
in Texas with a continuous liability business insurance policy in
the amount specified in Transportation Code, Chapter 601, and include
coverage for uninsured or underinsured motorists.
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