Md. Code Regs. 11.17.14.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 11.17.14.09 - Appropriate Motor Vehicle Commercial Driver's License Skills Tests

A. Each applicant for a commercial driver's license shall provide a motor vehicle of a type appropriate to test the applicant's ability to drive vehicles of the license class for which applied.

B. Class A Commercial Driver's License Skills Test.

(1) For a Class A commercial driver's license skills test, the applicant shall provide a Class A combination of vehicles that include a Class F (tractor) and a Class G (trailer).

(2) If the applicant provides a combination of vehicles other than a Class F (tractor) and a Class G (trailer), the Administration shall restrict the applicant to combinations of vehicles other than tractor-trailers.

(3) If the combination of vehicles is not equipped with air brakes, the Administration shall restrict the applicant to vehicles without air brakes.

(4) If the motor vehicle is not a passenger transport vehicle (bus) designed to transport 16 or more passengers, the Administration may not endorse the applicant's license for a passenger transport vehicle in that class of vehicle.

(5) If the vehicle is equipped with a rear driving position and pivoting rear wheels, the tillerman shall:

(a) Be required to hold the wheels which the tillerman controls in a centered position during the skills test; and

(b) Have a valid driver's license in the tillerman's possession.

(6) If the motor vehicle is not a school vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, the Administration may not endorse the applicant's license for a school vehicle in that class of vehicle.

C. Class B Commercial Driver's License Skills Test. The applicant shall provide a single motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds. If the vehicle is not:

(1) Equipped with air brakes, the Administration shall restrict the applicant to vehicles without air brakes;

(2) A passenger transport vehicle (bus) designed to transport 16 or more passengers, the Administration may not endorse the applicant's license for a passenger transport vehicle in that class of vehicle; and

(3) A school vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, the Administration may not endorse the applicant's license for a school vehicle in that class of vehicle.

D. Class C Commercial Driver's License Skills Test.

(1) If a Class C commercial driver's license skills test is required, the applicant shall provide a:

(a) Single motor vehicle with a GVWR more than 10,000 pounds and less than 26,001 pounds;

(b) Passenger transport vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds;

(c) School vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds; or

(d) Combination of vehicles with a GCW in excess of 26,001 pounds with the:

(i) Towed unit not in excess of 10,000 pounds, and

(ii) Power unit less than 26,001 pounds.

(2) If the vehicle or combination of vehicles is not equipped with air brakes, the Administration shall restrict the applicant to vehicles without air brakes.

(3) If the motor vehicle is not a passenger transport vehicle (bus) designed to transport 16 or more passengers, the Administration may not endorse the applicant's license for a passenger transport vehicle in that class of vehicle.

E. Passenger Transport (Bus) Endorsements.

(1) For a Class B passenger transport vehicle endorsement, the applicant shall provide a:

(a) Passenger transport vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or

(b) Full size Type I school vehicle that is designed to transport 49 or more passengers, including the driver.

(2) For a Class C passenger transport vehicle endorsement, the applicant shall provide a passenger transport vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 26,000 pounds that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

Md. Code Regs. 11.17.14.09

Regulation .09 amended effective June 12, 2000 (27:11 Md. R. 1079)
Regulation .09 amended as an emergency provision effective July 26, 2005 (32:17 Md. R. 1437); emergency status expired effective September 30, 2005
Regulation .09 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 30, 2005 (32:23 Md. R. 1824); adopted permanently effective March 13, 2006 (33:5 Md. R. 521)
Regulation .09B amended effective November 16, 1998 (25:23 Md. R. 1697)