Minnesota Administrative Rules

7410.4840 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD TEST.

A.

The road test in a commercial motor vehicle for a commercial driver's license must include a pretrip vehicle inspection, a demonstration of basic vehicle control skills, and a demonstration of street driving skills.

B.

The type of pretrip vehicle inspection depends on the vehicle used for the road test.

(1)

An applicant testing in a class A or B vehicle that is not a school bus must pass a pretrip knowledge test.

(2)

A pretrip vehicle inspection is not required for an applicant testing in a class C motor vehicle that is not a school bus; however, the commissioner shall conduct a vehicle inspection to determine if the test vehicle meets the safety standards in part 7410.5140, 7410.5160, 7410.5180, or 7410.5200, as applicable.

(3)

An applicant for a school bus endorsement must pass a complete walk-around vehicle inspection of the school bus during which the operation of all warning, safety, and major mechanical systems must be accurately demonstrated.

(4)

If the test vehicle is equipped with air brakes, the pretrip vehicle inspection described in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 383.113, must be passed.

C.

The basic vehicle control skills portion of the commercial driver's license road test must include a forward stop for accuracy, straight-line backing up, and a loading dock maneuver that tests the driver's ability to execute a sight-side backup and to turn the vehicle.

D.

The street driving skills portions of the commercial driver's license road test must include a demonstration of the same skills required for class D testing specified in subpart 2. Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate visual search and speed and space management techniques necessary for the safe operation of large and heavy commercial motor vehicles.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.06; 171.04; 171.13; 171.165; 299A.01

History:

27 SR 465

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007