(a) General. In addition
to taking and passing the knowledge and skills tests described in Subpart G of
this part, all persons who operate or expect to operate the type(s) of motor
vehicles described in paragraph (b) of this section
shall take and pass specialized tests to obtain each endorsement. The State
shall issue CDL endorsements only to drivers who successfully complete the
tests.
(b) Endorsement descriptions. An
operator must obtain State issued endorsements to his/her CDL to operate
commercial motor vehicles which are:
(b)(1) Double/triple trailers;
(b)(4) Used to transport hazardous materials as defined in §383.5, or
(c) Endorsement testing requirements. The
following tests are required for the endorsements contained in paragraph (b) of this section:
(c)(1) Double/Triple Trailers — a
knowledge test;
(c)(2) Passenger — a knowledge and a
skills test;
(c)(3) Tank vehicle - a knowledge test;
(c)(4) Hazardous
Materials - a knowledge test; and