(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), driver training required by this chapter shall be properly documented on the State Department of Education Training Certificate T-01, and signed by a state-certified school pupil activity bus (SPAB), transit bus, schoolbus, or farm labor vehicle driver instructor of the appropriate class, and by the driver or applicant. The signatures certify that the instruction was given to, and received by, the applicant or driver, and that the applicant or driver displayed a level of competency necessary to drive the vehicle in a safe and competent manner. The applicant or driver shall present the completed State Department of Education Training Certificate T-01 to the examining state agency when applying for an endorsement or certificate, or, for renewal of an endorsement or certificate.

(b) Driver training provided by an instructor certified pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 40081 shall be documented on a form developed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, with the consultation of the department. The form shall be signed by the instructor and by the applicant or driver. The signatures certify that the instruction was given to, and received by, the applicant or driver, and that the applicant or driver displayed a level of competency necessary to drive the vehicle in a safe and competent manner. The applicant or driver shall present the completed form to the Department of Motor Vehicles when applying for a certificate or for renewal of a certificate.

(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 646, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2000.)