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May a CDL skills test examiner conduct a driving skills test administered in accordance with part 383 before a person subject to 49 CFR part 382 is tested for alcohol and controlled substances?

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§383.71 – Driver Application Procedures

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: May a CDL skills test examiner conduct a driving skills test administered in accordance with part 383 before a person subject to 49 CFR part 382 is tested for alcohol and controlled substances?

 

Guidance: Yes. A CDL skills test examiner, including a third-party examiner, may administer a driving skills test to a person subject to 49 CFR part 382 without first testing him/her for alcohol and controlled substances. The sole purpose of the CDL driving skills test is to assess a person’s ability to operate a CMV.

Regulatory Topic: Commercial Driver License Standards; Driver Application, Skills Testing
Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Issued Date: Friday, March 1, 2019