CDL Testing and Commercial Learner’s Permit Standards

Final Rule

Del Mar College/NAPFTDS

Region 4 Conference

Corpus Christi, Texas

November 10 - 11, 2011

CDL Testing and Commercial Learner’s Permit Standards

• Why Testing and Permit Standards in one rulemaking?

– They are related issues. Testing is the path to both the CLP and the CDL

Rulemaking Summary

• Effective Date of Final Rule – July 8, 2011• Compliance Date – July 8, 2014• Addresses 17 major issues:

Revised CDL knowledge and skills testing requirements

New CLP/CDL issuance requirements Other CLP/CDL regulatory changes

Rulemaking Summary (cont)

• Purpose: Enhance highway safety Ensure only qualified drivers operate CMVs

(passed knowledge & skills tests, legally present & properly documented)

1. Strengthen Legal Presence Requirement

• Issue CLP/CDL only to: U.S. Citizen Lawful permanent resident of U.S.

• Issue Non-domiciled CLP/CDL to persons with: Temporary legal presence Indefinite legal presence, or From a State that had its CDL program decertified

1. Strengthen Legal Presence Requirement (cont.)

• Require proof of:a) U.S. Citizenship/Permanent legal

presenceb) Temporary/Indefinite legal presence

• Acceptable documentationa) Table 1 to 383.71 (HM endorsement)b) Foreign issued passport/U.S.

immigration documentation

1. Strengthen Legal Presence Requirement (cont.)

• Proof of domicile in State

Document with name and residential address in State

No domicile proof for nonresident

2. SSN Verification

• State to verify Name, DOB and SSN• No CLP/CDL issuance without verification• Electronic verification (Individual/batch)• Exceptions:

Only performed on initial CLP issuance Transfer of CDL 1st renewal of CLP/CDL (after effective date of

Final Rule if SSN was not verified previously)

3. Surrender CLP, CDL or Non-CDL

• Currently, surrender only required when CDL is replacing out-of-State Non-CDL or CDL

• Applicant must now surrender/return: Non-CDL/CLP being upgraded to CDL CDL initially issued, upgraded or transferred No surrender on renewals

• Return of surrendered license Only after physically marking it Punching hole/cutting corner not acceptable Punching “VOID” considered invalidated

4. CDL Testing Requirements for Out-Of-State Driver Training

• CLP holder may take driver training in any State

• Take skills test in State of training

• State of training sends skills test to State of domicile – process still to be determined.

• State of Domicile is required to accept out-of-state skills test scores

5. State Reciprocity of CLPs

• CLP only issued by State of Domicile

• CLP/Nonresident CLP must be recognized for training purposes by all States

• Reciprocity is similar to CDL/Nonresident CDL

6. Minimum Standards for Issuing CLPs

• Pass Knowledge Test to Obtain CLP

• CLP – Separate document from CDL/Non-CDL

• CLP document - Same tamperproof requirements as CDL except photo is prohibited on the CLP

• Record CLP in CDLIS

• Not valid without underlying non-CDL/CDL

• Must be accompanied by valid CDL holder

7. Maximum Initial/ Renewal Periods for CLP/CDL

• Initial validity/renewal periods for CLP Initial validity up to 180 days Renewal for additional 180 days without

retesting for knowledge

• Initial validity/renewal periods for CDL Average current period of validity = 5yr. Maximum issuance period is 8 years.

8. Minimum Age for CLP

• Currently, some States issue CLP’s to applicants under 18 years of age

• Uniformity needed for CLP reciprocity

• Minimum age of 18 years old

• Intrastate - 18 years and older

• Interstate - 21 years and older

9. Preconditions to Take Skills Test

• Initial CLP must be issued for 14 days before taking skills test

Rationale – Applicant needs behind the wheel training and practice before taking license test

• Separate rulemaking on proposed entry level training before skills test. Final rulemaking expected Fall of 2011.

10. Limit Endorsements on CLP

• Only P and S endorsements require skills test

• Only P, S (with no-passenger restriction), and Tank (N with empty restriction) endorsements permitted on CLP

• Passengers prohibited with CLP and P endorsement

• P endorsement must be class specific on CLP

11. Methods of Administering CDL Tests

• Eliminate use of interpreters for knowledge and skills tests

Applicant and examiner fraud found in use of interpreters

• English only for skills tests – bilingual or multilingual examiners may not test in languages other than EnglishNeed immediate response to verbal commands

and instructions in English

12. Update Federal Knowledge and Skills Test Standards

• Incorporates AAMVA 2005 CDL Test System by reference – Final Rule deleted this.

• Jurisdictions required to use an FMCSA pre-approved State Testing System that meets the minimum requirements established by the Final Rule and that is comparable to the AAMVA 2005 CDL Test System (July 2010 version) which FMCSA approved in the Final Rule.

12. Update Federal Knowledge/ Skills Test Standards (cont.)

• Promotes uniformity among States

Pre-trip inspection – Skills test

Final Rule permits banking of skills test scores

Eliminate 383.77 – Substitute for skills test which was intended only for the initial testing cycle prior to April 1, 1992 – Now applies only to drivers with military CMV experience.

Requires covert monitoring of State and 3rd party skills examiners

VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST ALL VEHICLES

Engine Compartment Engine Start Optional Equipment oil level ........................... coolant level ..................... power steering fluid/(belt) ..... water pump (belt) ............... alternator (belt) ................. *air compressor (belt) .......... leaks/hoses......................

clutch/gearshift .................. temperature ..................... oil pressure ...................... ammeter/voltmeter ............. *air brake check (1-2-3) ....... steering play ....................

parking brake, hydraulic ....... mirrors, windshield ............. wipers/ washers ................ lighting indicators (L-R-4-H) .. horn(s) ........................... heater/defroster ................. safety belt/emerg (F-E-T) .....

vehicle axles ........................ 2 3 trailer axles .......................... 1 2 air brakes .................. Yes No (*) (*) If vehicle has no air

brakes, put a line through these components.

School Bus/Truck/Tractor Trailer Coach/Transit Bus

Front of Vehicle lights .............................. steering box/hoses ............. steering linkage ................. Front Suspension spring/air ......................... spring mount ..................... shock absorber .................. Front Wheel rims ............................... hub oil seal ....................... tires (I-C-D) ...................... lug nuts ........................... Front Brake *slack adjustor ................... *brake chamber ................. brake hoses/lines ............... brake drum/linings .............. Driver/Fuel Area door, mirror ...................... fuel tank/leaks ................... battery/box ....................... Under Vehicle drive shaft ........................ exhaust system ................. frame.............................. School Bus Only passenger entry/lift ............. emergency exits, seating ...... student lights, stop arm ........

Rear Wheels F R rims ............................ tires (I-C-D) ................... axle seals ..................... lug nuts ........................ spacers ........................ Rear Suspension springs/air/torque ............ spring mounts ................ shock absorbers ............. Rear Brakes *slack adjustor ................ *brake chamber .............. brake hoses/lines ............ brake drum/linings ........... Rear of Vehicle lights/reflectors .................. doors/ties/lift ..................... splash guards ................... Tractor Only air/electric lines .................. catwalk ........................... lights/reflectors .................. Coupling System mounting bolts ................... safety latch/locking jaws ....... platform ........................... release arm ...................... kingpin/apron/gap ............... sliding 5th wheel locking pins................................

Trailer Front air/electric connect .............. header board .................... lights/reflectors .................. Side of Trailer landing gear ..................... frame, tandem release ......... lights/reflectors .................. doors/ties/lifts .................... Wheels F R rims ............................ tires (I-C-D) ................... axle seals ..................... lug nuts ........................ spacers ........................ Suspension springs/air/torque ............ spring mounts ................ Brakes *slack adjustor ................ *brake chamber .............. brake hoses/lines ............ brake drum/linings ........... Rear of Trailer lights/reflectors .................. doors/ties/lift ..................... splash guards ...................

Front of Vehicle lights .............................. Passenger Items passenger entry/lift ............. emergency exits ................ seating ............................ Driver/Entry Area door, mirror ...................... Front Brakes/Suspension air leaks/level .................... Front Wheel rims ............................... hub oil seal ....................... tires (I-C-D) ...................... lug nuts ........................... Fuel Tank Area fuel tank/leaks ................... Baggage Compartments battery/box ....................... doors secure ..................... Rear Wheels F R rims ............................ tires (I-C-D) ................... axle seals ..................... lug nuts ........................ spacers ........................ Rear Brakes/Suspension air leaks/level ................. Rear of Vehicle lights/reflectors .................. splash guards ...................

BASIC CONTROL SKILLS TESTS Right Turn Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5 Encroachments 0 1 2 3 4 5 Clearance 0 1 2 3 4 5

Straight Line Backing Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5 Encroachments 0 1 2 3 4 5 Stop Line (2 ft.) 0 1

Parallel Park (Conventional) Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5 Encroachments 0 1 2 3 4 5 Inside 0 1 Rear (18") 0 1

Alley Dock Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5 Encroachments 0 1 2 3 4 5 Stop Line (2 ft.) 0 1

Serpentine Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5 Encroachments 0 1 2 3 4 5

Parallel Park (Sight Side) Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5 Encroachments 0 1 2 3 4 5 Inside 0 1 Rear (18") 0 1

VEHICLE INSPECTION SCORE: BASIC CONTROL SKILLS SCORE:

CDL Skills Tests Score Sheet (front) VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST

(*) If vehicle has no air brakes, put a line through these components. ALL VEHICLES

Engine Start _______________________ Last First MI

_______________________ Driver License or Permit Number

______ ____ ________ Date of Test Class Endorsements

_______________ _______ Signature of Driver Date

_______________ _______ Signature of Examiner Examiner Number

Air Brakes School Bus V Tag Number T Tag Number

Yes / No Yes / No _____________ _____________

safety belt ..................................... emergency equipment (F-E-T) ..... safe start ....................................... temperature gauge ....................... oil pressure gauge ........................ ammeter or voltmeter gauge ........ *air gauge ..................................... lighting indicators (L-R-4-H) .........

horn(s) ........................................ heater & defroster ....................... windshield & mirrors ................... wipers & washers ....................... parking brake .............................. service brake / ABS .................... *air brake check (1-2-3) orhydraulic brake check .................

All Combination Vehicles Truck Trailer Tractor Semi-Trailer

air & electric connectors .............. Coupling System mounting bolts ............................. pintle hook ................................... hitch release lever........................ safety devices ..............................

air & electric connectors & lines ... tongue storage area ..................... Coupling System tongue or drawbar ........................ mounting bolts.............................. safety devices .............................. sliding pintle .................................

air & electric connectors & lines ...

Coupling System mounting bolts .............................. platform ........................................ locking jaws or lever ..................... release arm & safety latch ............ 5th wheel skid plate ....................... slide 5th wheel pins (clearance) ...

air & electric connectors ................ Coupling System kingpin ........................................... apron ............................................. gap ................................................

Form A Form B Form C (Combinations) All Passenger Vehicles

Front of Vehicle lights & reflectors (L-R-4-HL-HB-C) ... Engine Compartment oil level ........................................ coolant level ................................ power steering fluid/belt ............. water pump ................................. alternator belt or gear ................. *air compressor belt .................... leaks & hoses ............................. Steering steering box & hoses .................. steering linkage .......................... Front AxleFront Wheel tires (I-C-D) .................................. rims .............................................. lug nuts ........................................ hub oil seal................................... Front Suspension springs & shocks ......................... u-bolts .......................................... spring mounts .............................. Front Brake brake hoses or lines .................... *brake chamber ........................... *slack adjustor & push-rod ........... drum & linings or rotor & disk.......

Fuel Area/Under/SideDriver/Fuel Area door & mirror ................................ fuel tank & cap & leaks ................ catwalk & steps ............................ lights & reflectors (L-R-4-C) .............

Under Vehicle drive shaft .................................... exhaust system ............................ frame ............................................ Rear Axles Rear Wheels F R tires (I-C-D) .................................. rims .............................................. lug nuts ........................................ axle seal ....................................... spacers or budd spacing ..............

Rear Suspension springs & airbags & shocks.......... u-bolts .......................................... spring/air mounts & torque arm.... Rear Brakes brake hoses or lines ..................... *brake chamber ........................... *slack adjustor & push-rod ........... drum & linings or rotor & disk .......

Rear of Vehicle doors & ties & lift .......................... splash guards............................... lights, reflectors & reflector tape (L-R-4-TL-BL-C) .................................

Trailer/Semi-TrailerTrailer Front header board or bulkhead ............... lights & reflectors (C) ........................ Side of Trailer landing gear .................................... frame & tandem release .................. doors & ties & lifts ........................... lights & reflectors (L-R-4-C) ................ Trailer Axles Wheels F R tires (I-C-D) ..................................... rims ................................................. lug nuts ............................................ axle or hub oil seal .......................... spacers or budd spacing ................. Suspension springs & air bags & shocks ............ u-bolts ............................................. spring/air mounts & torque arm ....... Brakes brake hoses or lines ........................ *brake chamber ............................... *slack adjustor & push-rod .............. drum & linings or rotor & disk .......... Rear of Trailer doors & ties & lift ............................. splash guards .................................. lights, ,reflectors & reflector tape (L-R-4-TL-BL-C) /ABS ..............................

Passenger Items

passenger entry & lift .................. emergency exits ......................... seating ........................................ Baggage Compartment

doors secure (baggage) .............

School Bus (Only) Student Lights

student lights (front, back) .......... Student Safety Items

stop arm & safety arm ................ student mirrors............................ emergency kit & body fluid kit .....

BASIC CONTROL SKILLS TEST Sight-Side Parallel Park Pullups Encroachments Looks Inside Parallel

0 2 0 0

0 4 0

10

1 6

2 8

3 10

4

5

Conventional Parallel Park Pullups Encroachments Looks Inside Parallel

0 2 0 0

0 4 0

10

1 6

2 8

3 10

4

5

Offset Back Right Pullups Encroachments Looks Final Position

0 2 0 0

0 4 0

10

1 6

2 8

3 10

4

5

Offset Back Left Pullups Encroachments Looks Final Position

0 2 0 0

0 4 0

10

1 6

2 8

3

10

4

5

St. Line Backing Basic Control Skills Summary Score Pullups 0 1 2 3 4 5

Total Score = _______

Sight Side PP Encroachments 2 4 6 8 10 Conventional PP Looks 0 Offset Back 1-R Final Position 0 10 Offset Back 2-L Alley Dock St. Line Back

Alley Dock

Pullups Encroachments Looks Inside Alley (3ft box)

0 2 0 0

0 4 0

10

1 6

2 8

3 10

4

5

VEHICLE INSPECTION SCORE:

BASIC CONTROL SKILLS SCORE:

Rev 7/09)

CDL Version 2.0 Score Sheet NEW Score Sheet

Basic Control Skills Forms

• Must include 1 exercise from each of the 3 categories

• Category 1 – Straight Line Backing

• Category 2 – Offset Backing to the Left – Offset Backing to the Right

• Category 3– Sight Side Parallel Parking – Conventional Parallel Parking – 90 Degree Alley Dock

Road Test

Road Test Required Maneuvers• 2005 Test System

– 4 left turns & 4 right turns– 2 lane change maneuvers – Straight section of urban

business – 2 through & 2 stop

intersections– RR Crossing– 1 curve to left, 1 curve to

right– Section expressway/limited

access highway– Roadside stop/start

– 2 Signs (clearance, weight or traffic)

– Student discharge

• Current test– 4 left turns & 4 right turns– 1 lane change (done on

Urban/Rural road)– Straight section Urban/Rural

– 1 through & 2 stop intersections– RR Crossing– 1 curve

– Section expressway/limited access highway

– Roadside stop/start (up/downgrade)

– Sign (clearance, weight or traffic)

– Up/down grade

Road Test - TurnsNew Score Sheet Current Score Sheet

Road Test - IntersectionsNew Score Sheet Current Score Sheet

Road Test - Expressway

Road Test – Urban/Rural, Lane Changes Curves

Road Test – Roadside Stop/Start

Road Test – Railroad Crossing, Truck/Bus Sign

Road Test – General Driving Behaviors

13. New Standard Endorsement and Restriction Codes

• Tank endorsement – Aggregate capacity of 1000 or more gallons – min. capacity of 119 gallons

• New/Standard Restrictions “L” Air Brake (5 codes currently being used) “Z” Full air brake (only air over hydraulic) “E” Manual Transmission (only automatic) “O” Tractor-trailer (only pintle-hook) “M” No Class A passenger vehicle “N” No Class A or B passenger vehicle

14. Previous Driving Offenses by CLP Applicants and Holders

• CLP HolderSubject to same CDL disqualifying offenses in 49 CFR 383.51 in CMV or non-CMV

• CLP Applicant Subject to same requirements as CDL holder

15. Motor Carrier Prohibitions

• Currently, motor carrier only prohibited from allowing disqualified driver to operate CMV

• Motor carrier is now prohibited from allowing drivers to operate CMV with: No CLP or CDL CDL without proper class/endorsements

16. Incorporate Regulatory Guidance into Regulatory Text

• Codify regulatory guidance related to CLP and Testing into regulatory text

• Eliminate CLP and Testing regulatory guidance that is obsolete

17. Incorporate CDL Provisions of SAFE Port Act (2006)

• States must disqualify a CDL holder if the holder has been convicted of fraud related to the CDL application or testing process.

• CLP or CDL holder must make appointment to re-test within 30 days of notification

• Fraud prevention/detection: State out of compliance, if:

Fails to impose adequate internal controls Fails to take adequate corrective action

• Impose sanctions against State for noncompliance

17. Incorporate CDL Provisions of SAFE Port Act (cont.)

• State and Third Party Examiners:

Requires national criminal background checks

Decertification of examiners with any conviction for fraud

Decertification of examiners with any felony conviction within the past 10 years

17. Incorporate CDL Provisions of SAFE Port Act (cont.)

• Requires State knowledge and skills test examiners to successfully complete a formal CDL test examiner training course and examination before certifying them to administer CDL knowledge and skills tests

• Requires 3rd party skills test examiners to successfully complete a formal CDL test examiner training course and examination before certifying them to administer CDL skills tests

17. Incorporate CDL Provisions of SAFE Port Act (cont.)

• Requires State and 3rd party CDL test examiners to successfully complete a refresher training course and examination every 4 years

• Third Party Testers and Examiners:

Testers – min. 50 skills tests/year - Removed

Examiners – minimum of 10 skills tests/year or either take refresher training or have a State examiner observe the examiner administering a CDL skills test

Contact Information

Kevin Lewis

Director, Driver Programs

703-908-2823

klewis@aamva.org

Karen Morton

Director, Driver Licensing

703-908-8268

kmorton@aamva.org

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