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2017 Report on Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Skills Testing Delays [Research Brief]
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2020-12-01
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Abstract:States are required to test CDL applicants for the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the safe operation of the applicant’s intended commercial motor vehicle. As noted by a previous Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, applicants in some States face significant delays when attempting to take a skills test and thus complete their licensure requirements. This report analyzes the results of a national survey given to each State regarding their CDL skills testing programs. The survey gathered information on the length of testing delays, any State-mandated waiting periods (measured as distinct from a “delay”); third-party versus State resources; and the number of tests administered (including failures) as well as the number of cancelled tests. The post-survey analysis shows that most States have reasonable delays in scheduling CDL skills tests. There are a few States with unusually long scheduling delays; however, there is no Federal regulation or requirement for States to schedule skills tests within a certain time frame. This annual report is mandated by Section 5506 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, 2015 (FAST Act).
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