Section Saf-C 909.08 - Road Skills Evaluation(a) Upon initial application, each driver-applicant shall demonstrate to an agent of the department his or her ability to safely drive the motor vehicle(s) he or she intends to operate and to perform normal tasks associated with operation of such commercial motor vehicle(s).(b) Upon renewal, a driver-applicant whose condition has degraded since his or her last application shall demonstrate to an agent of the department his or her ability to safely drive the motor vehicle(s) he or she intends to operate and to perform normal tasks associated with operation of such commercial motor vehicle(s); and(c) For the purposes of this rule, "perform normal tasks" includes:(1) Manipulating knobs and switches;(2) Holding and maneuvering the steering wheel;(3) Shifting a manual transmission, if the commercial motor vehicle(s) is so equipped;(4) Having sufficient strength to operate the brakes;(5) Having sufficient strength to engage the clutch, if the commercial motor vehicle(s) is so equipped;(6) Having sufficient neck and head mobility to look over his or her shoulder when backing up, if necessary; and(7) Having sufficient strength to secure chains or other securement devices, if applicable.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 909.08
#8404, eff 8-2-05 (from Saf-C 908.08); ss by #10215, eff 10-25-12
Amended by Number 32, Filed August 10, 2023, Proposed by #13834, Effective 7/17/2023, Expires 7/17/2033.