Purpose
Is to amend the current rule to create and/or clarify certain definitions, and to reflect the previous revisions to Florida Statutes 316, 320 and 322 and related Federal rules. Revisions include the definition of a commercial driver license skills test, truck tractor, and semitrailer. The definition of a tank vehicle has been modified in addition to adding a new endorsement for school buses. Information on how to remove the airbrake restriction has been added and the Bus Only (CMV) and CMV < 26,000 lbs GVWR have been deleted. New restrictions have been added: Restriction 6, No Class A passenger vehicles, Restriction 7, No Class B passenger vehicles, Restriction 8, Automatic transmission-CMV. The requirements for a CDL temporary permit have been revised to ensure clarity. The CDL skills test definition has been expanded to include all 3-parts. The issuance procedures for CDLs have been updated plus the number of CDL tests an applicant may attempt, per day, has been noted. Information on the appropriate class of motor vehicle, to test for a CDL, has been expanded, and all references to a Class D license have been removed. Information on the Hazardous Materials Threat Assessment Program, Military Commercial Driver License qualifications and regulations regarding the Third Party Tester Program have been added.