17.1

In addition to the general testing requirements of Appendix A, driver education training cars are also subject to the following requirements.

17.2

BRAKES

Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions shall be equipped with a dual brake.  Vehicles equipped with standard transmissions shall be equipped with a dual brake and a dual clutch.  ("Dual" means two identical sets of controls – one operable by the driver and the other by a front seat passenger.)

PROCEDURE – BRAKES

REJECT VEHICLE IF:

A.

Test dual brake system in accordance with procedures outlined in Appendix A of these Rules.

A.

Not equipped with a dual system or dual system is inoperative.  Dual brake system does not meet the standards outlined in Appendix A.

17.3

IDENTIFICATION.

The motor vehicle must be equipped with a sign or signs visible from the front and the rear in letters no less than 2 inches tall, listing the full name of the driver training school which has registered and insured the motor vehicle.

PROCEDURE – IDENTIFICATION

REFJECT VEHICLE IF:

A.

Visually check sign or signs.

A.

Sign(s) not provided or not visible from front and rear.

17.4

EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES.

Driver Education Training Cars do not require emergency warning devices.

17.5

MIRRORS

Effective July 1, 1988, Driver Education Training Cars require a mirror on each side of the vehicle so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.

17.6

If a Driver Education Training Car meets or exceeds the minimum standards outlined in this Part, a Certificate of Safety must be affixed in the location prescribed in 92 Ill. Adm. Code 448.100.