7410.4840 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD TEST.


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A.

The road test in a commercial motor vehicle for a commercial driver's license must include a pretrip vehicle inspection, a demonstration of basic vehicle control skills, and a demonstration of street driving skills.


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B.

The type of pretrip vehicle inspection depends on the vehicle used for the road test.

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(1)

An applicant testing in a class A or B vehicle that is not a school bus must pass a pretrip knowledge test.


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(2)

A pretrip vehicle inspection is not required for an applicant testing in a class C motor vehicle that is not a school bus; however, the commissioner shall conduct a vehicle inspection to determine if the test vehicle meets the safety standards in part 7410.5140, 7410.5160, 7410.5180, or 7410.5200, as applicable.


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(3)

An applicant for a school bus endorsement must pass a complete walk-around vehicle inspection of the school bus during which the operation of all warning, safety, and major mechanical systems must be accurately demonstrated.


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(4)

If the test vehicle is equipped with air brakes, the pretrip vehicle inspection described in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.113, must be passed.



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C.

The basic vehicle control skills portion of the commercial driver's license road test must include a forward stop for accuracy, straight-line backing up, and a loading dock maneuver that tests the driver's ability to execute a sight-side backup and to turn the vehicle.


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D.

The street driving skills portions of the commercial driver's license road test must include a demonstration of the same skills required for class D testing specified in subpart 2. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate visual search and speed and space management techniques necessary for the safe operation of large and heavy commercial motor vehicles.