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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".27" citation="COMAR 11.23.02.27" title_num="11" subtitle_num="23" chapter_num="02" heading="Testing for Apprentice Instructor Permit and Instructor Certification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual shall successfully pass the knowledge test and the basic skills evaluation in both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction conducted by the Administration to qualify for an apprentice instructor permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>To qualify for an apprentice instructor permit an applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Pass the knowledge test before attempting the basic skills evaluation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Pass both the knowledge test and the basic skills evaluation for both the classroom and the behind-the-wheel instruction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Wait at least 7 days, in the event of failure, prior to any additional attempts; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Wait at least 1 year after failing the fifth attempt to pass the test or evaluation, before reapplying for an apprentice instructor permit.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An individual shall successfully pass the final skills evaluation to demonstrate competency and proficiency in teaching both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction conducted by the Administration to qualify for an instructor certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>To qualify for an instructor certification an applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Pass the final skills evaluation in both the behind-the-wheel instruction and the classroom instruction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Wait at least 7 days, in the event of failure, prior to any additional attempts; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Wait at least 1 year after failing the fifth attempt before reapplying for instructor certification.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>