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.

Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6) FS. Law Implemented 322.12(4), 322.57 FS. History–New 4-7-91, Amended 2-26-09, 8-15-16.