Section 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, (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.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15A-7.012
Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6) FS. Law Implemented 322.12(4), 322.57 FS.
New 4-7-91, Amended 2-26-09, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 149, August 2, 2016 effective 8/15/2016.New 4-7-91, Amended 2-26-09, 8-15-16.