15A-1.0125. Oral Examinations

(1) If an applicant is unable to read, any required Class E written examination shall be given orally or by an automated audio device.

(2) The test question pool shall be used for all examinations, including those administered on-line or orally.

(3) Unless an automated testing system is in the office, the examiner shall administer the Class E written examination by orally asking each question of the applicant and noting the response. The examiner must explain that at least eighty percent of questions must be answered correctly for the applicant to pass. Third Parties are not authorized to administer oral exams.

(4) Deaf applicants will be permitted to take an oral examination through an interpreter who shall be supplied by the applicant if a Department supplied interpreter is not available. No driving school employees shall serve as interpreters. Whenever possible, the interpreter should not be related to the applicant. Prior to the beginning of the examination, the interpreter shall sign an Interpreter’s Affidavit (form HSMV-71472, Revised 2/14, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-04152, and herein incorporated by reference), obtained at the driver license office when the examination is taken, that during the course of the examination no attempt will be made to assist the applicant by coaching or by supplying answers or hints, and that the interpreter’s sole service to the applicant during the examination will be the rendering of a true and accurate interpretation of the examiner’s questions and the applicant’s responses. If the interpreter refuses to sign the Interpreter’s Affidavit, the application procedure shall immediately cease and no examination will be given.

Rulemaking Authority 322.02(3) FS. Law Implemented 322.12, 322.121, 322.21(3), 322.212, 322.32(5) FS. History–New 9-18-79, Formerly 15A-1.125, Amended 12-22-92, 6-3-14.