Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15A-7.012 - Commercial Driver's License Skills Tests
(1) The commercial driver's license skills
test is a three-part test established by the department to certify the driving
skills necessary for operation of a commercial motor vehicle. The test consists
of:
(a) Pretrip inspection; and,
(b) Basic vehicle control skills test; and,
(c) Road test.
(2) A driver applicant shall demonstrate
skills with respect to inspection and operation of air brakes, if the vehicle
is equipped with air brakes.
(3) A
skills test applicant shall provide an appropriate vehicle for the skills test.
(a) The vehicle used for the skills test must
be unloaded, except tow trucks may have a vehicle in tow and the towed vehicle
must be unloaded.
(b) The vehicle
used for the skills test must have a valid registration and proof of insurance,
unless exempt from providing proof under current law.
(c) The vehicle cannot be laden with
placarded hazardous materials.
(d)
Motor vehicles provided must have a stationary seat to the right of the driver
for use by the examiner who administers the test.
(4) An appointment is required for the CDL
skills test.
(5) To achieve a
passing score on the skills test, the driver applicant must demonstrate that
he/she can successfully perform all of the skills listed in Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations 383.113, incorporated herein by reference, and available on
the web at:
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07274
(10-1-96 Edition).
(6) If the
driver applicant does not obey traffic laws, commits a dangerous act, or causes
a traffic crash during the test, he or she shall automatically fail the
test.
(7) The required tests in
this rule shall be conducted in on-street conditions or under a combination of
on-street and off-street conditions.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6) FS. Law Implemented 322.12(4), 322.57 FS.
New 4-7-91, Amended 2-26-09, 8-15-16.
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