The written examination
administered for a commercial driver license shall consist of
a minimum of fifty (50) multiple-choice questions. In
addition, the combination vehicle test administered for a
Class A commercial driver license shall consist of a minimum
of twenty (20) multiple-choice questions. The minimum passing
score for each written examination shall be eighty percent
(80%).
(2) Endorsement
or restriction examination. The minimum number of
multiple-choice questions and the minimum passing score for
each endorsement or restriction examination shall be as
follows:
(A) "P"
passenger endorsement - 20 questions - 80% score
(B) "H"
hazardous materials endorsement - 30 questions - 80% score
(C) "N"
tank vehicle endorsement - 20 questions - 80% score
(D) "M"
motorcycle endorsement - 20 questions - 75% score
(E) "S"
school bus endorsement - 20 questions - 80% score
(F) "T"
double or triple trailers endorsement - 20 questions - 80%
score
(G) Air
brakes - 25 questions - 80% score. Failure to pass at least
80% of the 25 questions regarding air brakes will result in a
restriction code "L" (Vehicle Without Air Brakes) being placed
on the applicant's license upon issuance. The applicant shall
be prohibited from taking the skills examination in a vehicle
with air brakes.
(c) Alternate
method of examination. The Department may provide an
alternate method for the written examination for an applicant
who cannot read or has a language barrier.
(d) Retesting.
An applicant failing the written examination may be
granted the opportunity to retest on the next regular business
day.
(e) Discretionary
examination. Any examination, as deemed necessary by
the Department, may be administered by the Department as
required for the establishment and authorization of a special
endorsement or to permit the operation of commercial motor
vehicles.
Department of Public Safety Rules Title 595 Chapter
11 Section 595: 3-6 |
