When a court reports to the DPS a defendant's completion of the driving safety course, what information must the court report?

• A. The instructor's name
• B. The court's location
• C. The date that the defendant completed the driving safety course
• D. The defendant's date of birth

Answer: (D)

The key idea is identifying the person correctly when reporting course completion to DPS. The date of birth is a stable, unique identifier that helps ensure the record is linked to the exact defendant, especially if someone has a common name. While the completion date is related to the event, DPS updates hinge on correctly matching the person’s identity, and the birth date provides that reliable linkage. The instructor’s name and the court location aren’t needed for updating the person’s DPS record, and although the completion date is relevant, it’s the birth date that must be reported to uniquely identify who finished the course.