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Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q3

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q3

Description: DETERMINING THAT LIMB IMPAIRED CANADIAN DRIVER CAN OPERATE A CMV

FAQ3:  How will enforcement officials know that a limb-impaired Canadian driver has demonstrated their ability to...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q5

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q5

Description: FAQ

FAQ5:  Will a U.S. driver currently holding a SPE certificate issued by the FMCSA for a limb impairment be able to drive in Canada?

 A5:  The FMCSA changed...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q2

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q2

Description: CANADIAN DRIVERS WITH PROSTHESIS –REQUIREMENTS FOR US OPERATION

Q2:  Is a Canadian driver with a limb impairment required to wear a prosthesis while operating in the United States...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

 Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

Description: DO CANADIAN DRIVERS WITH LIMB IMPAIRMENTS REQUIRE WAIVER TO OPERATE IN US

FAQ1: Will Canadian drivers with limb impairments be required to obtain a waiver from FMCSA...

Since 49 CFR 391.49 does not mandate a Skill Performance Evaluation, does the term “performance standard” mean that the State must give a driving test or other Skill Performance Evaluation to the driver for every waiver issued or does this term mean that,

Skill Performance Evaluation

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Since 49 CFR 391.49 does not mandate a Skill Performance Evaluation, does the term “performance standard” mean that the State must give a driving test or other Skill Performance Evaluation to the driver for every waiver...

Examining FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers and Waiver Program

.auto-style1 { text-align: center; } Goal:To re-examine the vision standard for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers and evaluate the efficacy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s vision waiver program.Background:Visual inputs are essential for driving a CMV. It is difficult...