COMAR Flashcards
Test taker will understand all laws that govern how we conduct ourselves in driver's education, including key-terms, consequences for infraction. Test taker will also understand why COMAR regulations are in place (safety, quality, boundaries, etc).
What must a driving instructor conducting in-car never do?
A. Discuss the student’s progress in front of their parent.
B. Challenge the study openly in class to discuss their answer with you.
C. Leave the vehicle and direct the student through parking maneuvers while they are driving.
D. Drive a vehicle with missing turn signals.
C. Leave the vehicle and direct the student through parking maneuvers while they are driving.
Why is this unsafe?
It’s an easy way to get run over!
What eligibility requirements best explains requirements for starting and ending driver’s education?
A. Student must attend a mandatory orientation with their parent and an exit review.
B. Students must be at least 15, possess a learner’s permit and pass the final exam and in-cars with an 80% or higher.
C. Students must be at least 15, possess a learner’s permit, pass the final exam, complete all 36 hours of driver’s ed. including 60 hours of outside practice.
D. Students must be at least 15, possess a learner’s permit, pass final exams and in-cars with an 80% or higher, as well as complete all 36 hours of driver’s ed.
D. Students must be at least 15, possess a learner’s permit, pass final exams and in-cars with an 80% or higher, as well as complete all 36 hours of driver’s ed.
Note:
A. We do have parent oriention but it’s not mandatory.
An apprentice instructor can teach under the following circumstances:
A. If a certified instructor is present with them at all times.
B. If they are monitored by a certified instructor with at least 2 years experience, with the monitoring being tracked and submitted in a log book to the MVA with evaluations.
C. If they have completed the Advanced Instructor Certification Class.
D. They must first complete 4 weeks of co-teaching and behind-the-wheel observations.
B. If they are monitored by a certified instructor with at least 2 years experience, with the monitoring being tracked and submitted in a log book to the MVA with evaluations.
See COMAR or Michelle with any questions.
A student arriving for in-car instruction must show the following:
A. A learner’s permit
B. A learner’s permit, and their rookie driver book.
C. A learner’s permit and eyeglasses if necessary (in case of an eyeglasses restriction)
D. A learner’s permit, and glasses (in case of an eyeglasses restriction) as well as their Rookie Driver book.
C. A learner’s permit and eyeglasses if necessary (in case of an eyeglasses restriction).
Can a driving instructor be an independent contractor (utilizing 1099’s) instead of an employee of a driving school?
No, they must be hired by a driving school who will oversee them through the apprenticeship process.
Driving school routes:
A. Must be pre-planned, pre-documented and available for review.
B. Must avoid high traffic environments.
C. Must be discussed in advance with students and coaches.
D. Should be altered on a regular basis to avoid monotony for instructors.
A. Must be pre-planned, pre-documented and available for review.
An important start to a driving lesson after checking for the student’s learner’s permit is:
A. Asking the student questions to assess their current driving ability and comfort level
B. Letting them know the objectives you are covering and your expectations.
C. A pre-entry check of the car.
D. All of the above are correct.
D. All of the above are correct.
During the 6 hours of driving, Instructors should:
A. Make sure the student drives as much as possible from start to finish.
B. Make sure that the student is as comfortable as possible.
C. Make sure they let the student know if they’re not going to pass after the first lesson.
D. Make sure that each session ends with a debriefing period where the instructor can discuss how well the student did throughout the lesson.
D. Make sure that each session ends with a debriefing period where the instructor can discuss how well the student did throughout the lesson.
The debrief, is arguably why the first hour and 45 minutes occurred! The program was designed partially so that someone other than their primary driving coach can take a look at their driving habits and give feedback. Remember, sometimes the student’s family are inadequate at driving/teaching or both!
The performance evaluation used during in cars:
A. Must be a form that has been approved by the MVA.
B. Must be a form that has been approved by AAA.
C. Must have the route plan included with it, and must be kept on file.
D. Must be submitted electronically to the MVA at the end of each drive.
A. Must be a form that has been approved by the MVA.
A student can do an in-car driving lesson from 10am-12pm and then from 2-4pm on the same day. True, or False?
False.
COMAR requirements say that each student can only do one in-car and one class per day. This can be combined so that they can do class and in-car on the same day at different periods but no more than one of each. It becomes a safety concern as new drivers often get fatigued when driving long periods.
A student can attend two classes in one day. True or False?
False.
How much would they really learn (and retain) if they were with us for 6 hours with only a half hour break? Seriously?
Students can request that their 6 hours of driving takes place _____ weeks after they finish class, but the driving school may not force the student to wait beyond this time period.
A. 4 weeks
B. 8 weeks
C. 10 weeks
D. 18 weeks
D. 18 weeks
Explanation:
There have always been issues with schools starting classes, and not being able to fufill their obligation to finish those students. Primarily this is usually due to a shortage of instructors at that school. Schools are penalized if they make the students wait further than 18 weeks to complete their in-car training.
However, if the student or parent want to wait longer than that, there is no issue.
The MVA states that all classes:
A. Must be taught in English.
B. Can be taught in any language if they have sought and been granted MVA approval.
C. Must be taught in either English or Spanish or American sign language.
D. Must be taught in English with permitted sign language use that is done simultaneously.
B. Can be taught in any language if they have sought and been granted MVA approval.
Driver’s Education should be taught using Maryland’s standardized curriculum. If an instructor wants to bring in outside supporting materials (such as worksheets, fact sheets, videos, books, etc), they:
A. Should consult with MVA prior to use for approval.
B. Should let parents and coaches know about the content of this material.
C. Should check copy-write law prior to using.
D. Should put a disclaimer over these materials before using.
A. Should consult with MVA prior to use for approval.
Can a foreign language student bring in a translator for testing purposes?
No. All courses must be taught in English unless otherwise approved by the MVA. Hearing impaired American Sign Language Interpretation is okay.
Class sizes greater than _____ must be pre-approved by the MVA: A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 50
A. 30
Who among the following is not permitted to attend a driver’s education class or behind-the-wheel sessions?
A. MVA personnel in quality control capacity
B. An apprentice instructor
C. Media representatives (journalists)
D. Parents or Guardians
C. Media representatives (journalists)
Could be really distracting?
Are rest breaks provided in the driver’s education classroom portion?
Yes. They are even a requirement. A break of 15 minutes has to come after each 90 minute piece of instruction.
Upon completion of the driver’s education class, a student’s certificate will be electronically submitted. Student’s should wait ____ days after completing before going to their MVA road test to allow for processing time. A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. 7
B. 3
It can take up to 3 business days after submission to make sure the MVA has processed that submission. Notification that they have completed/passed driver’s ed. is then availbale at any MVA branch in the state.
To become a driving instructor, applicants must:
A. Submit to a criminal background check
B. Show the MVA they have a college degree
C. Demonstrate they have a clean driving record with no DUI’s and no more than 4 points in the last two year period.
D. A and C are both correct
D. A and C are both correct
An apprentice instructional permit is valid for:
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. It never expires.
A. 6 months
An apprentice instructor permit can be renewed once. True? or False?
False.
By the end of Driver’s Education:
A. Students will be ready to start driving with a parent.
B. Students will be ready to take their road test.
C. Students will be ready to receive a learner’s permit.
D. Students will have a learner’s permit and be ready to continue practicing the basic skills they’ve learned with a driving coach.
D. Students will have a learner’s permit and be ready to continue practicing the basic skills they’ve learned with a driving coach.
After your 5th attempt in passing the Apprentice Knowledge test, applicants must:
A. Withdraw themselves from the program.
B. Retest.
C. Wait 6 months before re-testing.
D. Wait 1 year before testing.
D. Wait 1 year before testing.
During the Apprentice period, apprentices must take and pass an instructor certification course including segments on strategies and activities for classroom teaching and in-car training, except:
A. When the individual has applied to become the owner of a driving school.
B. The individual already has an approved teaching certificate from a state education department, in which case they are exempt from the classroom training portions.
C. They already have a driving instructor badge from another state.
D. All of the above.
B. The individual already has an approved teaching certificate from a state education department, in which case they are exempt from the classroom training portions.
How many credit hours must a Certified Instructor have by time of renewal?
8 hours
In order to be eligible to renew an instructor license, the licensee must be employed by a driving school and have completed _____ hours of instruction in a 2 year period.
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 100 hours.
C. 30 hours
