May the CDL knowledge test be administered by a third party?

FMCSA-CDL-383.75-Q01

§383.75 – Third-Party Testers

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: May the CDL...

May States accept applications for a CLP from individuals who are not domiciled in the State but who receive CDL training within the State, and administer the knowledge test to these individuals?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 4: May States accept applications for a CLP from individuals who are not domiciled in the State but who receive CDL training within the State, and administer the knowledge test to these individuals?

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Does the word “issuing” as used in § 383.73(b) include both temporary 60-day CDLs and permanent CDLs?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 3: Does the word “issuing” as used in § 383.73(b) include both temporary 60-day CDLs and permanent CDLs?

Guidance: Yes, the word “issuing” applies to all CLPs/CDLs whether they are temporary or permanent...

May a State allow an applicant to keep his/her current valid State license when issued a FRSI-restricted CDL?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 2: May a State allow an applicant to keep his/her current valid State license when issued a FRSI-restricted CDL?

Guidance: No. That would violate the single-license requirement.

Must a new State of record accept the out-of-State driving record on CDL transfer applications and include this record as a permanent part of the new State’s file?

§383.73 – State Procedures

Question 1: Must a new State of record accept the out-of-State driving record on CDL transfer applications and include this record as a permanent part of the new State’s file?

Guidance: Yes.

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?

§383.71 – Driver Application Procedures

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?

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Must the State use the offense date or the conviction date to determine if two or more serious traffic *8472 convictions occurred within a 3-year period?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Question 9: Must the State use the offense date or the conviction date to determine if two or more serious traffic *8472 convictions occurred within a 3-year period?

Guidance: The...

Must the State use the date of conviction, rather than the offense date, to calculate the starting and ending dates for the driver disqualification period specified in § 383.51?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Question 8: Must the State use the date of conviction, rather than the offense date, to calculate the starting and ending dates for the driver disqualification period specified in § 383.51?

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May a State issue a “conditional,” “occupational” or “hardship” license that includes CDL driving privileges when a CDL holder loses driving privileges to operate a private passenger vehicle (non-CMV)?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Question 7: May a State issue a “conditional,” “occupational” or “hardship” license that includes CDL driving privileges when a CDL holder loses driving privileges to operate a private passenger vehicle (non...

Is a driver who possesses a valid CDL issued by his/her State of domicile, but who is suspended by another State for reasons unrelated to the violation of a motor vehicle traffic control law, disqualified from operating a CMV?

§383.51 – Disqualifications of Drivers – General Questions

Question 6: Is a driver who possesses a valid CDL issued by his/her State of domicile, but who is suspended by another State for reasons unrelated to the violation of a motor vehicle traffic control law,...