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§391.11 General qualifications of drivers.

§391.11 General qualifications of drivers.

Guidance Q&A

Question 7: Would a driver who fails to meet the hearing standard under 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11) but has obtained an exemption from that requirement, be considered unqualified under the English language proficiency requirement...