Georgia CDL Handbook

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DDS MISSION & CORE VALUES GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES 4 ELDT Our Mission To provide secure driver and identity credentials to our customers with excellence and respect Messages 5 8 Introduction Our Core Values: Driving Safely 17 •Trusted Service •Ethical Actions Transporting Cargo Safely 43 •Accountable to All Transporting Passengers Safely 45 •Motivated to Excellence #ReimaginingDriverServices2023 Air Brakes 47 Title VI Policy Statement Combination Vehicles 53 The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related nondiscrimination au­ thorities. DDS assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, low-income, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. DDS further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities, whether or not those programs and activities are federally funded. In addition, DDS will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. Finally, DDS agrees to abide by the Title VI Program Assurances and to ensure that written agree­ ments with any party for federally funded programs or services will include the applicable Title VI language as provided in the litle VI Program Assurances. The DDS Title VI Program Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the Title VI Program and ensuring compliance with the requirements provided in 49 Doubles and Triples 61 Tank Vehicles 64 Hazardous Materials 66 School Bus 78

Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) Part 21 and 49 C.F.R. Part 303. The Title VI Program Coordinator and all Division Directors are authorized to effectively implement the Title VI Program on behalf of the Department. Traditional CDL Testing Study Guide Pre-trip Inspection 84 Basic Control Skills Test 91 On-Road Driving 92

Modernization CDL Testing STUDY GUIDE Vehicle Inspection ......................................................... 97 Basic Control Skills Test ............................................... 110

For more information visit the DDS website at: Commercial Driver's Study Guide

dds.georgia.gov and like DDS on Social Media The new Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles ( CMV s) successfully complete ELDT prior to being eligible for commercial driver license ( CD L) skills testing. ELDT includes theory and behind the wheel instruction at a training provider listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Register. For more information, please visit dds.georgia.gov.

ELDT is required to: • Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time; • Upgrade an existing CDL to a higher Class; • Obtain a School Bus (S), Passenger (P) or Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement for the first time.

What is an Entry Level Driver Training provider and where can Ifind one?

ELDT providers can be found at tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov and include, but are not limited to, training schools, educational institutions, rural electric cooperatives, motor carriers, State/ local governments, school districts, joint labor management programs, owner operators and individuals. What must drivers do to meet the ELDT requirements?

Complete training with a registered training provider.

Entry-level drivers must select a training provider that is listed on the Training Provider Registry. Only registered training providers will be able to submit certification of a drivers completion of entry-level driver training to the Training Provider Registry.

When am I eligible to take my CDL skills test or knowledge test?

ELDT training must be completed before taking a CDL skills test, or if the driver is applying for the H endorsement, the knowledge test.

If the state driver licensing agency cannot electronically verify that these requirements are met, the State is not permitted to administer the CD L skills or Hazmat endorsement knowledge test to the driver.

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What is Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT)?

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration "I wish you safe passage and encourage you to exercise good judgment, follow driving laws, and prioritize safety for yourself, fellow motorists, and passengers." Brian P. Kemp Governor

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"Operating a commercial vehicle is a tremendous responsibility and requires the development of spe­ cial skills and the knowledge of numerous safety standards. By obeying all traffic laws and never driving distracted, we can ensure that our roads are safer for CDL drivers and other travelers alike. " David W. Connell Tony Guisasola - Member Rachel Little - Member Christie Moore - Member Bob Pierce - Member Sheriff Frank Reynolds - Member Kat Satterfield - Member Chair Jeff Markey Vice Chair Britt Fleck Secretary Spencer R. Moore Commissioner The Department of Driver Services (DDS) Board of Directors would like to remind our customers that driving in Georgia is a privilege that carries many responsibilities. Please be a safe and dependable driver to ensure that this privilege will not be lost. This manual has two main purposes:

(1) to help you qualify for a Georgia commercial driver's license; and (2) to help you become a safe driver. This guide is designed to provide you with the information to ob­

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tain and keep this type of license. Other manuals are available for noncommercial drivers, motorcycle operators, and teens learning

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DDS is working toward transitioning to the new Federal Modernized Testing Format at all CDL testing locations statewide.

For the latest information, please visit www.dds.georgia.gov to select a location and secure a reservation.

Beginning r 2023, these DDS Customer Service Center (CSC) locations will be offering the Modernized Skills Test. The ModernizedCDL Test Study Guide for this new testing process begins on page 95 of this guide.

Between Modernized Testing and Original CDL Testing Forsyth Modernized Testing and Original CDL Testing

• All other CSCs will offer the Original CDL Testing but will transition to the Modernized Testing in the future.

• Customers that begin a skills test and fail a section must retest with the same type test.

CDL Road Testing Options

Traditional CDL Testing

Study Guide

Determining Class of CDL Required

Yes ls theGCWR 26,001 or more pounds? ..... Yes ..... Class"N' This Section Covers Is the GVWR of the trailer/towed unit 10,001 General Qualification of Drivers ....................... 1.1 Commercial Driver License Tests ............................... 1.2 or more pounds?

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Yes ..... Class"B" Driver Disqualifications .. 1.3 Is the GVWR of the power unit 26,001 or Other Safety Rules ........ 1.4 more pounds? International Registration Plan International Fuel Tax Agreement .............. 1.5 Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) Means the value specified by the manufacturer of the power unit, if the value unit is displayed on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) certificate label; or the sum of the gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) QI the gross vehicle weights (GVWs) of the power unit and the towed unit(s), or any combination thereof, that produces the highest value. Yes ..... Class"C" Medical Documentation Requirements ................ 1.6 Is the vehicle transporting hazardous materials in a placardable quantity? There is a federal requirement that each state have minimum standards for the licensing of commercial drivers. Yes ..... Class"C" This manual provides driver license test­ ing information for drivers who wish to have a commercial driver license (CDL). This manual does NOT provide information on all the federal and state requirements needed before you can drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). You may have to contact your state driver licensing authority for additional information. Is the vehicle designed to transport 16 or more (Tne underlined and italicized text above is for use by roadside enforcement only for the purpose of determining whether the driver/vehicle is subject to COL regulations. It is not used to determine whether a vehicle is representative for the purposes of Skills testing.) passengers including the driver?

You must have a CDL to operate: •Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. •A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of No CDL required.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Means the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle. NOTE: A bus may be Class A, B, or C depending on whether the GVWR is over 26,001 pounds or is a combination vehicle. 10,000 pounds. •A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver). •Any size vehicle which requires hazardous material placards or is carrying material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73. Federal regulations through the Department of Homeland Security require a background check and fingerprinting for the Hazardous Materials endorsement. The background check can take up to six weeks. Contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at https://universalenroll.dhs.gov or your local DDS Customer Service Center for more information. Figure 1.1 1.1 - General qualification of drivers: 1.2 - Commercial Driver License Tests l.Is at least 18 years old; 1.2.1 - Knowledge Tests A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) means a permit issued to an individual, which, when carried with a valid driver's license issued by the same State or jurisdiction, authorizes the individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL for purposes of behind-the-wheel training. When issued to a CDL holder, a CLP serves as authorization for accompanied behind-the-wheel training in a commercial motor vehicle for which the holder's current CDL is not valid. 2.Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general pub­ lic to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records; To get a CDL, you must pass knowledge and skills tests. This manual will help you pass the tests. This manual is not a substitute for a truck driver training class or program. Formal training is the most reliable way to learn the many special skills required for safely driving a large commercial vehicle and becoming a pro­ fessional driver in the trucking industry. Figure 1.1 helps you determine if you need a CDL. 3.Can, by reason of experience, training, or both, safely operate the type of commercial motor vehicle he/she drives; A CLP is considered a valid CDL for purposes of behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways, if all of the following minimum conditions are met: 4.Is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with CFR 391.41 5.Has a currently valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or CDL issued by only one State or jurisdiction;

INTRODUCTION

•The CLP holder is at all times accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL who has the 6.Is not disqualified to drive a commercial mo­ tor vehicle •The COL holder must at all times be physically present in the front seat of the vehicle next to the CLP holder or, in the case of a passenger vehicle, directly behind or in the first row be­ hind the driver and must have the CLP holder under observation and direct supervision. •The doubles/triples test, required if you want to pull double or triple trailers. (NOTE: This endorsement is not eligible to be on the CLP.) Skills Test fee is now required for each testing attempt. All fees retained by the department pursuant to this Code section shall be remitted to the general fund. •The School Bus test is required if you want to drive a school bus. The school bus skills test must be taken and passed by all applicants in order to obtain this en­ dorsement. The issuance of a CLP is a precondition to the initial issuance of a CDL. The issuance of a CLP is also a precondition to the upgrade of a CDL if the upgrade requires a skills test. The CLP holder is not eligible to take the CDL skills test in the first 14 days after initial issuance of the CLP. If you change CLP Class or add one of 3 endorsements (P-S-N) your initial issuance changes. If you pass the required knowledge test(s), You can take the COL roadtest. Here are three types of general skills that will be tested: pre­ tnp insJ?ection, basic vehicle control, ana on­ road dnving. You must take these tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed. Any vehicle that has components marked or labeled cannot be used for the Pre­ trip Inspection Test. The passing score for all ki\owledge tes is So%

With the exception of adding the Passenger (P) endorsement or the School Bus (S) endors ment, a driver who already has the require license class may add the endorsement(s) after passing written tests requisite to th endorsement(s) being applied for. To obtain Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsement, the driver must pass both CDL knowledge an skills tests. Each person applying for a commercial or noncommercial instructional (learner's) permit for Class A, B, C, or M driver's license shall pay the applicable license fee prior to attempting the knowledge test for the instructional (learner's) permit sought. If said person fails to achieve a passing score on the knowledge test, the license fee paid shall be considered a testing fee and retained by the department. Any person failing to achieve a passing score on the knowledge test for an instructional (learner's) permit shall pay the applicable license fee on each subsequent attempt until successful, at which time the fee shall be his or her license fee. You are required to complete Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) before being allowed to take the CDL Skills tests. The CLP cannot be held for more than one year (365) days. If you fail any part of the skills tests you can apply to reschedule the retest after the waiting If you do not have the license class require for an endorsement but are seeking that clas while also seeking the endorsement,the en dorsement is only granted if the knowledg test for the endorsement is passed and al other requirements for the license class als are met. period as follows: • 1st failure and subsequent failures -two days.

If you fail an endorsement test, but hav otherwise passed the knowledge tests fo the license class, you can still take th applicable skills tests. If you pass the skill You will have to take one or more knowledge tests, depending on what class of license and what endorsements you need. To qualify for a license permit, a person must obtain a passing score on all knowledge tests required for that class. The CDL knowledge tests are all multiple­ choice and include: The following restrictions will be placed on your license if the test is this type of vehicle: •If an applicant performs the skills test in a ve­ hicle equipped with an automatic transmis­ sion, that person is restricted from operating a CMV equipped with a manual transmis­ sion. (No manual transmission equipped CMV) tests, you should be given the appropriat license, but without the endorsement. Yo can then retake the endorsement test late without further skills testing except fo obtaining a P or S endorsement (P and endorsements require a skills test be performe in a bus). •The general knowledge test, taken by all applicants. •The passenger transport test, taken by all bus driver applicants. The passenger transport skills test must be taken and passed by all applicants in order to ob­ tain this endorsement. •Tractor-trailer - If an applicant performs the skills test in a combination vehicle for a Group A CDL with the power unit and towed unit connected with a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, that person is restricted from operating a tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel that requires a Group A CDL. (No tractor trailer CMV) Upon request the examiner will provid you with your score for each knowledge tes taken. All test material is derived from the CD Drivers Manual. After you have passed the knowledge test(s) for a license class, you then must pass the s tests. No class of CDL or CDL upgrade is grant ed solely on the basis of passing the knowledg tests. If a driver fails one or more of the knowl edge tests required for a license class, you mus retake and pass the failed test(s) befor taking the skills tests. •The air brakes test, which you must take if your vehicle has air brakes, including air over hydraulic brakes. •If an applicant performs the skills test in a passenger vehicle requiring a Group B CDL, that person is restricted from operating a passenger vehicle requiring a Group A CDL. (No Class A passenger busses) •The combination vehicles test, which is required if you want to drive combina­ tion vehicles. •The hazardous materials test, required if you want to haul hazardous materials, as The retest waiting period is: •1st failure and subsequent failures - two days •If an applicant performs the skills test in a passenger vehicle requiring a Group C CDL, that person is restricted from operating a passenger vehicle requiring a Group B CDL. (No class A or B passenger busses) defined in 49 CFR 383.5. In order to obtain this endorsement you are also re­ quired to pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check (go to https://universalenroll.dhs.gov for additional information). (NOTE: This en­ dorsement is not eligible to be on the CLP.) Knowledge test failures also affect the retest waiting period for skills test. Current active Duty Military, Guard and Re­ serve members or military personnel that have not been out of the military more than one (1) year can apply for a Military Skills Test Waiver. Please visit the DDS website at dds.georgia.gov to download the Military Skills Test Waiver application. •If an applicant performs the skills test in a vehicle that does not have air brakes they will be restricted from operating a CMV with air brakes. (No air brake equipped CMV)

----SECTION f: INTRODUCTION Note: Since 2/7 /22 Formal Training is required before you will be able to get the TSA background check. skills test. If said person fails to appear for his or her scheduled skills test appointment the license fee paid shall be considered a testing fee and retained by the department. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §40-5-25 and DDS Rule 1-1-.10(7), the $50.00 Commercial Driver's License (COL) Road proper CDL group and endorsement(s) necessary to operate the CMV.

•The tanker test is required if you want to haul a liquid or gaseous materials in a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gal­ lons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or chassis. To have a restriction(s) removed you must obtain a CLP for the Class of vehicle you will be operating that does not have the restriction(s) on it. The permit is considered valid for purposes of behind-the-wheel training on public roads or highways if at all times accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL who has the proper CDL 1.2.2 - Skills Tests Each person applying for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver's license shall pay the ap­ plicable license fee at the time that he or she schedules his or her appointment for said License Type Endorsement IIIIIIMtMiitllllial?HM:i·M-11 0 X X X EI X X X X X X D X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X Pre-trip Inspection. You will be tested to see if you know whether your vehicle is safe to drive. You will be asked to do a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle and explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why. (This will require you to physically maneuver/crawl under the hood or under the vehicle.) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X *Study section 5 if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes. Figure 1.2 Basic Vehicle Control. You will be tested on your skill to control the vehicle. You will be asked to move your vehicle forward, backward, and turn it within a defined area. These areas may be marked with traffic lanes, cones, barri­ ers, or something similar. The examiner will tell you how each control test is to be done. •Causing a fatality through negligent opera­ tion of a CMV. •For at least three years if you have committed three or more violations of an out-of-service order. You will lose your COL for at least three years if the offense occurs while you are operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous materials. 1.3.5 -Railroad-highway Grade Crossing Violations You will lose your CDL: On-road Test. You will be tested on your skill to safely drive your vehicle in a variety of traffic situations. The situations may include left and right turns, intersections, railroad crossings, curves, up and down grades, single or multi­ lane roads, streets, or highways. The examiner will tell you where to drive. You will lose your CDL for life for a second offense. •For at least 60 days for your first violation. You will lose your CDL for life if you use a CMV to commit a felony involving controlled •For at least 120 days for your second violation within a three-year period. substances. You will be put out-of-service for 24 hours if you have any detectable amount of alcohol under .04%. •For at least one year for your third violation within a three-year period. Figure 1.2 details which sections of this man­ ual you should study for each particular class of license and for each endorsement. 1.3.3 - Serious Traffic Violations Serious traffic violation means conviction of any of the following offenses or a conviction of any law or ordinance equivalent thereto in this state, in any other state, or in any foreign juris­ diction, when operating either a commercial motor vehicle or unless otherwise specified, a non-commercial vehicle: These violations include violation of a fed­ eral, state or local law or regulation pertaining to one of the following six offenses at a railroad­ highway grade crossing: 1.3 - CDL Disqualifications •For drivers who are not required to always stop, failing to stop before reaching the cross­ ing if the tracks are not clear. 1.3.1 -General You may not drive a commercial motor ve­ hicle if you are disqualified for any reason. Serious traffic violations are excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit), reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following a vehicle too closely, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents, driving a CMV with­ out obtaining a CDL or having a CDL in the driver's possession, and driving a CMV without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements. •For drivers who are not required to always stop, failing to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train. 1.3.2-Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Commission of a Felony It is illegal to operate a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .04% or more. If you operate a CMV, you shall be deemed to have given your consent to alcohol testing. •For drivers who are always required to stop, failing to stop before driving onto the crossing. •For all drivers failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping. You will lose your CDL for at least one year for a first offense for: You will lose your CDL: •For all drivers failing to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the crossing. •For at least 60 days if you have committed two serious traffic violations within a three­ year period. •Driving a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration is .04% or higher. •For all drivers failing to negotiate a crossing be­ cause of insufficient undercarriage clearance. •Driving a CMV under the influence of alcohol. •For at least 120 days if convicted of a third or subsequent serious traffic violation. •Refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing. 1.3.6 -Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Check and Disqualifications If you require a hazardous materials endorse­ ment you will be required to submit your fin­ gerprints and be subject to a background check. 1.3.4 -Violation of Out-of-Service Orders You will lose your CDL: •Driving a CMV while under the influence of a controlled substance. •Leaving the scene of an accident involving aCMV. •For at least 180 days if you have committed your first violation of an out-of-service order. •Committing a felony involving the use of aCMV. You will be denied or you will lose your haz­ ardous materials endorsement if you: •For at least two years if you have commit­ ted two violations of out-of-service orders in separate incidences. •Driving a CMV when the CDL is suspended.

WHAT SECTIONS SHOULD YOU STUDY? group and endorsement(s) necessary to operate the CMV. The CDL holder must at all times be physically present in the front seat of the vehicle next to the CLP holder or, in the case of a pas­ senger vehicle, directly behind or in the first row behind the driver and must have the CLP holder under observation and direct supervi­ sion. You will also be required to take the road test (i.e. vehicle inspection, basic skills and on­ the-road driving test) again in a vehicle that is not configured and/or equipped the same as the one that resulted in the restriction(s) originally being placed on the license.

•Are not a lawful permanent resident of the United States. •Are wanted or under indictment for certain felonies. •Have a conviction in military or civilian court for certain felonies. •Refusing to submit to a state administered chemical test requested by a law enforce­ ment officer. •Have been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution. •Using a CMV in the commission of a felony involving traffickingof persons (Permanent, lifetime disqualification) •Are considered to pose a security threat as determined by the Transportation Security Administration. The background check procedures vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Your licensing agen­ cy will provide you with all the information you need to complete the required TSA back­ ground check procedures. (The TSA website can provide additional information - https:// universalenroll.dhs.gov.) If one of the offenses above occurs while you are operating a CMV that is placarded for haz­ardous materials, you will be disqualified from driving a CMV for at least three years. You will be disqualified from driving a com­mercial motor vehicle for life if convicted of a second or subsequent major traffic violation or any combination of such violations from the list above. 1.3.7 -Traffic Violations in Your Personal Vehicle The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA) of 1999 requires a CDL holder to be disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle if the CDL holder has been convicted of certain types of moving violations in their personal vehicle. 1.3.9 Georgia Traffic Laws •When the department determines a road shall have limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions, notice shall be given to motorists through posted signage that motor vehicles must be equipped with tire chains, four-wheel drive with adequate tires for existing condi­ tions, or snow tires with a manufacturer's all weather rating in order to proceed. If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended due to violations of traffic control laws (other than parking violations) you will also lose your CDL driving privileges. Commercial motor vehicles shall affix tire chains to each of the outermost drive wheel tires. Bus and motor coach operators shall af­ fix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheel tires before proceeding on a road with limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions. If your privilege to operate your personal ve­ hicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended due to alcohol, controlled substance or felony viola­ tions, you will lose your CDL for 1 year. If you are convicted of a second violation in your personal vehicle or CMV you will lose your CDL for life. A driver of a motor vehicle who causes an accident or blocks the flow of traffic while failing to comply with the require­ ments of this code section shall be fined up to $1,000.00. If your license to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended you may not obtain a "hardship" license to operate a CMV.

1.3.8 -Major Traffic Violations

You will be disqualified from driving a CMV for not less than one year if convicted of any of the following offenses when operating either a commercial motor vehicle or, unless otherwise specified, a noncommercial motor vehicle: •Commercial Motor Vehicles and any other motor vehicle with more than six wheels is prohibited from traveling along GA 400 and interstate routes inside I-285 unless the driver of such motor vehicle is: »Engaging in a pick up or delivery to or •Driving a vehicle under the influence in vio­ lation of Code Section 40-6-391. from a shipper located inside the arc of Interstate 285 »Traveling to or from such motor vehicle's •Hit and run or leaving the scene of an acci­ dent; failing to report striking an unattended vehicle, failure to report striking a fixed ob­ject, or failure to report an accident. terminal facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285 »Traveling to or from a repair facility lo­ cated inside the arc of Interstate 285 for service; or »Traveling to or from his or her residence •Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used. •Driving a commercial motor vehicle while the person's commercial driver's license or commercial driving privilege is revoked, suspended, canceled, or disqualified. which is located inside the arc of Inter­ state 285.

•Homicide by vehicle. •Racing on highways or streets. •Using a motor vehicle in fleeing or attempting to elude an officer.

•Renounce your United States citizenship. •Theft of a vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo or any appurtenance thereto or the cargo being transported therein or thereon. or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is the property of another with the intention of depriving such other person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the prop­ erty is taken or appropriated; or(2) Any trailer, semitrailer, container, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is deployed by or used by a law enforcement agency, which is the property of another with the intention of depriving such other person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the prop­ erty is taken or appropriated.(c) The value of a vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo and any appurtenance thereto and the cargo being transported which is taken or unlawfully appropriated shall be based on the fair market value of such vehicle, appur­ tenances, and cargo taken or unlawfully ap­ propriated.(d) (1) If the property taken is one or more controlled substances as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 with a collective value of less than $10,000.00, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both.(2) If the property taken is one or more controlled substances as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 with a collective value of at least $10,000.00 but less than $1 million, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 25 years, a fine of not less than $50,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both.(3) If the property taken is one or more controlled substances as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 with a collective value of $1 million or more, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years, a fine of not less than $100,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both.(e) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code sec­ tion, if the property taken has a collective value of $1,500.00 or less, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of more than $1,500.00 but less than $10,000.00, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be pun­ ished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both. (3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of at least $10,000.00 but less than $1 million, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be pun­ ished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years, a fine of not less than $50,000.00 nor more than $1 million, or both. (4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the property taken has a collective value of $1 million or more, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years, •Cargo theft - GA Code 16-8-22 (a) For pur­ poses of this Code section, the term "vehicle" includes, without limitation, any railcar.(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, a person commits the offense of cargo theft when he or she unlawfully takes or, being in lawful possession thereof, unlaw­ fully appropriates:(1) Any vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo or any appurtenance thereto, including, without limitation, any trailer, semitrailer, container, •Fraudulent or fictitious use of, or application for, a license. •Operating a motor vehicle with a revoked, canceled, or suspended registration.

-COMMERCIAL CLASSIFICATIONS Type Term Fee CDL License Class A, B 8years $32 E No Manual Transmission Equipped CMV

CDL Learner's Permit AP, BP $10 365 days K Intrastate Commerce Only L Without Air-Brakes CDL Application $35 M No Class A Passenger Buses $50 CDL Road Skills Test* N No Class A or B Passenger Buses CDL Endorsements "Term of License w/o Hazmat" $5 each 0 No Tractor Trailer CMV NOTE: If you possess a Hazmat Endorsement, it will expire on the Threat Assessment Date which is a maximum of 5 years. The fee is $20. *After Feb. 7, 2022, applicants must complete ELDT before taking a road skills test or the Hazmat endorsement knowledge exam. p No Passengers in CMV bus V Medical Variance COMMERCIAL CLASSES M36MW Purpose X No Cargo in CMV Tank Vehicle y Hearing Aid Required z No Full Air Brake Truck trailer or tractor-semi trailer combination in which the combination weight exceeds 26,001 pounds and the unit being towed exceeds 10,000 pounds. Class A driver may operate vehicles in Class B and C with required endorsements. Ap- Class A plicants must possess a Class C driver's license before obtaining a Class A and be at least 18 years of age. COMMERCIAL CLASS ENDORSEMENTS A single driver's license, with a combination of classifications, will be issued to qualified persons who wish to drive various types of vehicles. C For-Hire Class AP Class A Commercial Learner's Permit p Passenger Vehicles (sixteen or more, including driver) Single vehicles weighing 26,001 or more pounds and the unit being towed is less than 10,000 pounds. A class B driver may operate motor vehicles included Class B within Class C. T Double/Triple-Trailers X Tanker and Hazardous (not qualified for Permits) Applicants must possess a Class C driver's license prior to obtaining a Class B driver's license and be at least 18 years of age. Hazardous Materials Haulers H (not qualified for Permits) Class BP Class B Commercial Learner's Permit Class 'C' Commercial Driver's Licenses are issued only if the vehicle is designed to Class C transport sixteen or more passengers (including the driver), or utilized to transport hazardous materials in quantities that require placarding. S School Bus N Tank Vehicles

THE ''MOVE OVER!I!, LAW Georgia's "Move Over" Law helps ensure highway safety for motorists, emergency personnel, active sanitation workers, and utility service workers when their vehicles are stopped on the side of the roadway. How does the "Move Over" Law make a difference?

This law was created to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities to police officers, paramedics, firefighters, wrecker operators, and high­ way maintenance workers by maintaining an open buffer lane between passing highway traffic and authorized roadside emergency vehicles displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, or blue lights. It was amended to include active sanitation workers and utility service workers who are utilizing traffic cones and/or vehicles displaying flashing lights. •Thirty percent of all crashes occur as the result of another crash. •Providing a buffer lane for these vehicles parked on the roadway shoulder actually reduces the risk of another crash. In Georgia, this law requires motorists to: •When the required clearance is given to roadside these types of vehicles, the margin of safety is increased, not only for public safety, emergency personnel, active sanitation workers, and utility service workers, but for motorists and their passengers as well. It's the Law! •Move Over to the next lane if safely possible; •If unable to Move Over, then Slow Down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. Safely change lanes when approaching any emergency, sanitation, or utility service vehicle. This law applies to any emergency vehicle, sanitation, or utility service parked on the shoulder of the roadway. t • ' Why was the "Move Over" Law Passed?

•Because it saves lives. The "Move Over" Law helps maintain traffic flow and protect the safety of motorists, emergency personnel, active sanitation workers, and •More police officers are killed by traffic crashes than in •Violations can result in a fine of no more than $500 for the first offense. any other line-of-duty cause of death. More than one fourth of those killed are struck by passing vehicles while they work outside their patrol cars. •The "Move Over" Law is another reason to slow down on the highways and, interstates, and roadways. utility service workers. •Vehicles parked on the side of the roadway are vulnerable to crashes even when emergency lights are flashing.

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION COMMERCIAL LICENSE & PERMIT FEES RESTRICTION CODES

cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is deployed by or used by a law en­ forcement agency, regardless of its value, a person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $100,000.00, or both.(g) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section may also be punished by, if applicable, the revocation of Under the IRP, jurisdictions must register apportioned vehicles which includes issuing license plates and cab cards or proper creden­ tials, calculate, collect and distribute IRP fees, audit carriers for accuracy of reported distance and fees and enforce IRP requirements. You are not allowed to hold a mobile tele­ phone to conduct a voice communication or dial a mobile telephone by pressing more than a single button when driving. You are not allowed to send or read text mes­ sages while driving. Registrant responsibilities under the Plan include applying for IRP registration with base jurisdiction, providing proper documentation for registration, paying appropriate IRP registration fees, properly displaying registration credentials, maintaining accurate distance records, and mak­ ing records available for jurisdiction review. the defendant's commercial driver's license in accordance with Code Section 40-5-151. Penalties for False Information •Pursuant to 49 CFR 383.73G), if a State deter­ mines, in its check of an applicant's license status and record prior to issuing a CLP or COL, or at any time after the CLP or COL is issued, that the applicant has falsified infor­ mation contained in subpart J of this part, in any of the certifications required in§ 383.71(b) or (g), or in any of the documents required to be submitted by § 383.71(h), the State must at a minimum disqualify the person's CLP or COL or his/her pending application, or disqualify the person from operating a com­ mercial motor vehicle for a period of at least 60 consecutive days. 1.4- Other CDL Rules There are other federal and state rules that affect drivers operating CMVs in all states. Among them are: The basic concept behind IFTA is to allow a licensee (motor carrier) to license in a base jurisdiction for the reporting and payment of motor fuel use taxes. •You cannot have more than one license. If you break this rule, a court may fine you up to $5,000 or put you in jail Under the IFTA, a licensee is issued one set of credentials which will authorize operations through all IFTA member jurisdictions. The fuel use taxes collected pursuant to the IFTA are calculated based on the number of miles (kilometers) traveled and the number of gallons (liters) consumed in the member jurisdictions. The licensee files one quarterly tax return with the base jurisdiction by which the licensee will report all operations through all IFTA member jurisdictions. •You must notify your employer within 30 days of conviction for any traffic violations (except parking). This is true no matter what type of vehicle you were driving. •You must notify your motor vehicle licensing agency within 30 days if you are convicted in any other jurisdiction of any traffic violation (except parking). This is true no matter what type of vehicle you were driving. •Pursuant to 49 CFR 383.73(k)(l), the State must have policies in effect that result, at a minimum, in the disqualification of the CLP or COL of a person who has been convicted of fraud related to the issuance of that CLP or COL. The application of a person so con­ victed who seeks to renew, transfer, or up­ grade the fraudulently obtained CLP or COL must also, at a minimum, be disqualified. The It is the base jurisdiction's responsibility to remit the taxes collected to other member ju­ risdictions and to represent the other member jurisdictions in the tax collection process, in­ cluding the performance of audits. •You must notify your employer within two business days if your license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, or if you are disqualified from driving. An IFTA licensee must retain records to support the information reported on the IFTA quarterly tax return •You must give your employer information on all driving jobs you have held for the past 10 years. You must do this when you apply for a commercial driving job. State must record any such withdrawal in the person's driving record. The person may not reapply for a new COL for at least 1 year. The IRP registrant and the IFTA licensee may be the vehicle owner or the vehicle op­ erator. •Pursuant to 49 CFR 383.73(k)(2), if a State re­ ceives credible information that a CLP-or COL-holder is suspected, but has not been convicted, of fraud related to the issuance of his/her CLP or CDL, the State must re­ quire the driver to re-take the skills and/or knowledge tests. Within 30 days of receiving notification from the State that re-testing is necessary, the affected CLP-or COL-holder must make an appointment or otherwise schedule to take the next available test. If the CLP- or COL-holder fails to make an appoint­ ment within 30 days, the State must disqualify his/her CLP or CDL. If the driver fails either the knowledge or skills test or does not take the test, the State must disqualify his/her CLP or COL. Once a CLP- or COL-holder's CLP or COL has been disqualified, he/she must reap­ ply for a CLP or COL under State procedures applicable to all CLP and COL applicants. •No one can drive a commercial motor vehicle without a COL. A court may fine you up to $5,000 or put you in jail for breaking this rule. The requirement for acquiring IRP plates for a vehicle and IFTA license for a motor carrier is determined by the definitions from the IRP Plan and the IFTA for Qualified Vehicle and Qualified Motor Vehicle. For purposes of IRP: •If you have a hazardous materials endorse­ ment you must notify and surrender your hazardous materials endorsement to the state that issued your COL within 24 hours of any conviction or indictment in any jurisdiction, civilian or military, for, or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a disqualifying crime listed in 49 CFR 1572.103; who is adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a men­ tal institution as specified in 49 CFR 1572.109; or who renounces his or her U. S. citizenship; •A Qualified Vehicle is (except as provided below) any Power Unit that is used or in­ tended for use in two or more Member Juris­ dictions and that is used for the transporta­ tion of persons for hire or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property, and: 1.has two Axles and a gross Vehicle weight or registered gross Vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds (11,793.401 kilo­ grams), or 2.has three or more Axles, regardless of weight, or 3.is used in combination, when the gross Ve­ hicle weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds (11,793.401 kilograms). •Your employer may not let you drive a com­ mercial motor vehicle if you have more than one license or if you're COL is suspended or revoked. A court may fine the employer up to $5,000 or put him/her in jail for breaking this rule.

a fine of not less than $100,000.00 not more than $1 million, or both.(f) Notwithstanding subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section, if the property taken is a trailer, semitrailer, con­ tainer, or other associated equipment, or the International Registration Plan (IRP) and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). These federally mandated programs provide for the equitable collection and distribution of vehicle license fees and motor fuels taxes for vehicles traveling throughout the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. You must be properly restrained by a safety belt at all times while operating a commercial motor vehicle. The safety belt design holds the driver securely behind the wheel during a crash, helping the driver to control the vehicle and reduces the chance of serious injury or death. If you do not wear a safety belt, you are four times more likely to be fatally injured if you are thrown from the vehicle.

1.5 -International Registration

Plan International Fuel Tax Agreement If you operate a COL required vehicle in interstate commerce, the vehicle, with few ex­ ceptions, is required to be registered under the •All states are connected to one computerized system to share information about CDL driv­ ers. The states will check on drivers' accident records to be sure that drivers do not have more than one COL. •While similar, the Qualified Motor Vehicle in IFTA means a motor vehicle used, designed, or maintained for transportation of persons or property and:

The Georgia Department of Public Safety, Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD), promotes Georgia Targeting Aggressive Cars and Trucks (GTACT), a positive message to the motoring public to "Leave More Space". This is accom­ plished by conducting enforcement activity in High Crash Corridors and Outreach activities in selected geographical locations. GTACT is a partnership between MCCD, Federal Motor Car­ rier Safety Administration, Georgia Motor Truck­ ing Association, state and local law enforcement.

1.Having two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds or 11,797 kilo­ grams; or

• 2. Is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds or -.025 Price per gallon or liter or total There are different routes that a driver may take, and most of the miles may be within one state or province. Whether or not the distance you travel is primarily in one jurisdiction or spread among several jurisdictions, all information for the trip must be recorded. This includes the dates, the routes, odometer readings and fuel purchases. amount of sale -.030 Unit number or other unique ve­ hicle identifier -.035 Purchaser's name An example of an IVDR that must be com­ pleted in its entirety for each trip can be found in Figure 1.3 below. Each individual IVDR should be filled out for only one vehicle. The rules to follow when trying to determine how and when to log an odometer reading are the following: 11,797 kilograms gross vehicle or registered gross vehicle weight. Qualified Motor Ve­ hicle does not include recreational vehicles. By completing this document in full and keeping all records required by both the IRP and the IFTA, you will have ensured that you and your company are in compliance with all State and Provincial laws surrounding fuel and distance record keeping requirements. If the vehicle you operate is registered under IRP and you are a motor carrier licensed under IFfA, then you are required to comply with the mandatory record keeping requirements for operating the vehicle. A universally accepted method of capturing this information is through the completion of an Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR), sometimes times referred to as a Driver Trip Report. This document reflects the •At the beginning of the day The IVDR serves as the source document for the calculation of fees and taxes that are pay­ able to the jurisdictions in which the vehicle is operated, so these original records must be maintained for a minimum of four years. •When leaving the state or province •At the end of the trip/day Not only do the trips need to be logged, but the fuel purchases need to be documented as well. You must obtain a receipt for all fueling and include it with your completed IVDR. In addition, these records are subject to audit by the taxing jurisdictions. Failure to maintain complete and accurate records could result in fines, penalties and suspension or revocation of IRP registrations and IFfA licenses. distance traveled and fuel purchased for a ve­ hicle that operates interstate under apportioned (IRP) registration and IFTA fuel tax credentials. Make sure that any trips that you enter are always filled out in descending order and that your trips include all state/provinces that you traveled through on your route. Although the actual format of the IVOR may vary, the information that is required for proper record keeping does not. In order to satisfy the requirements for Indi­ vidual Vehicle Distance Records, these docu­ ments must include the following information: Jndnrid11.:1I Vchime Mil And cl. Reaondl •Distance. Per Article IV of the IRP Plan
• 1. Date of trip (starting and ending)
• 2. Trip origin and destination -City and State or Province
• 3. Route(s) of travel 4.Beginning and ending odometer or hubodometer reading of the trip
• 5. Total distance traveled
• 6. In-Jurisdiction distance 7.Power unit number or vehicle identifica­ tion number.

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include, but shall not be limited to, the following: .005 Date of purchase -.010 Seller's name and address -.015 Number of gallons or liters pur-

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION GEORGIA TARGETING AGGRESSNE CARS AND TRUCKS (GTACTJ

chased; -.020 Fuel type Figure 1.3 -Individual Vehicle Mileage & Fuel Record (Example) •As Federal, State or local government em­ployees; •To transport human corpses or sick or injured persons;

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Important information about your certificates: For additional information on IFTA and the requirements related to IFTA, contact the appropriate agency in your base jurisdiction. You will also find useful information about the Agreement at the official repository of IFTA at http://www.iftach.org/index.php. 1.Each individual holding a CDL permit or CDL license will be responsible for providing new copies of Medical Examiner Certificates and any applicable variances ((i.e. Vision waivers, Skills Performance waivers, Diabetic waivers) prior to the expiration of those documents. Effective May 21, 2014, all new USOOT physi­ cals must be performed by a qualified health professional listed on the National Registry 1.6- Medical Documentation Requirements Any person applying for a CDL permit or the initial issuance of a CDL will be required to self-certify to a single type of commercial operation and provide a copy of their Medical Certificate and any applicable variance docu­ ments (i.e. Vision waivers, Skills Performance waivers, Diabetic waivers). of Certified Medical Examiners. Cards that are submitted without a National Registry number will not be processed. 2.If you are required to have a "certified" medi­ cal status and fail to provide and keep up-to­ date your medical examiner's certificate, you become 'not-certified'. Beginning June 18, 2025, all CDL Medical Certificates must be submitted directly to FMCSA by the CDL customer’s Medical Examiner. This only applies to CDL customers who are required to have medical certifications. DDS will no longer be permitted to accept hard copy Medical Certificates by mail, fax, email, online or in-person at DDS Customer Service Centers (CSCs) after June 18, 2025. Customers should note: 3.Failure to provide valid medical certificates and/ or variances may require retesting and addi­ tional fees to get your CDL privileges restored. You will need to self-certify based on how you use the CMV. The following information will help you determine how you should self-certify. Do you, or will you, use a CDL to operate a CMV in interstate or intrastate commerce? Interstate commerce is when you drive a CMV: • With the implementation of NRII, medical providers will input the medical information into the National Registry and FMCSA will then transmit it to DDS. • Effective, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, DDS can no longer accept hard copy medical certificates directly from Commercial Motor Vehicle “CMV” drivers in any form, i.e., mailed, paper, faxed, online or in-person at CSCs. To streamline the process, all medical certificates must be submitted electronically to DDS via FMCSA. • Please allow 48 business hours from your medical examination before checking the status of new or updated medical certifications via Online Services. • Customers with existing medical certificates remain valid until the expiration date and do not need to be resubmitted. •From one State to another State or a foreign country; •Between two places within a State, but during part of the trip, the CMV crosses into another State or foreign country; or •Between two places within a State, but the cargo is part of a trip that began or will end in another State or foreign country. Intrastate commerce is The cargo on the vehicle originated in the state and will not leave the state and you do not meet any of the descrip­ tions above for interstate commerce. If you operate in both intrastate commerce and interstate commerce, you must choose interstate commerce. Once you decide you operate or will operate in interstate commerce or intrastate com­ merce, you must decide whether you operate (or expect to operate) in a non-excepted or excepted status. This decision will tell you to which of the four types of commerce you must self-certify. DDS encourages all customers to create an Online Services Account and utilize the new digital driver’s license for an easy way to monitor your personal information 24/7. Many transactions can be initiated online such as ordering a replacement license or an address change without visiting a DDS Center. You operate in excepted interstate commerce when you drive a CMV in interstate commerce only for the following excepted activities: -

For additional information on the IRP and the requirements related to the IRP, contact your base jurisdiction motor vehicle department or IRP, Inc. the official repository for the IRP. Ad­ditional information can be found on the IRP, Inc. website at www.irponline.org. There is a training video on the website home page avail­able in English, Spanish and French If a person wishes to change their self-certi­ fication status, they will be required to visit a DDS Customer Service Center in person. The change may result in restrictions being removed or added to the license which will require a new license be issued at that time. •To transport school children and/or school staff between home and school; •Primarily in the transportation of propane winter heating fuel when responding to an emergency condition requiring immediate response such as damage to a propane gas system after a storm or flooding; If you answered no to all of the above ac­ tivities, you operate in non-excepted inter­ state commerce and are required to provide a current medical examiner's certificate (49 CFR 391.45),commonly referred to as a medical cer­ tificate or DOT card, to DDS. Most CDL hold­ ers who drive CMVs in interstate commerce are non-excepted interstate commerce drivers. •In custom harvesting on a farm or to trans­ port farm machinery and supplies used in the custom harvesting operation to and from a farm or to transport custom harvested crops to storage or market; •In response to a pipeline emergency condi­ tion requiring immediate response such as a pipeline leak or rupture; •Beekeeper in the seasonal transportation of bees; If you operate in both excepted interstate commerce and non-excepted interstate com­ •In custom harvesting on a farm or to trans­ port farm machinery and supplies used in the custom harvesting operation to and from a farm or to transport custom harvested crops to storage or market; •Controlled and operated by a farmer, but is not a combination vehicle (power unit and towed unit), and is used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies (no placardable hazardous materials) to and from a farm and within 150 air-miles of the farm; merce, you must choose non-excepted inter­ state commerce to be qualified to operate in both types of interstate commerce. You operate in excepted intrastate com­ merce when you drive a CMV in intrastate com­ merce only for the following excepted activities: •Beekeeper in the seasonal transportation of bees; •As a private motor carrier of passengers for non-business purposes ; or •Controlled and operated by a farmer, but is not a combination vehicle (power unit and towed unit), and is used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery or farm supplies (no placardable hazardous materials) to and from a farm and within 150 air-miles of the farm; •To transport school children and/or school staff between home and school; •To transport migrant workers. •As Federal, State or local government em­ ployees; •Occasional transportation of personal property. You operate in non-excepted intrastate com­ merce when you drive a CMV only in intrastate commerce and are required to meet your State of licensure's medical certification requirements. •To transport human corpses or sick or injured persons;vv •As a private motor carrier of passengers for non-business purposes ; or •Fire truck or rescue vehicle drivers during emergencies and other related activities; If you operate in both excepted intrastate commerce and non-excepted intrastate com­ merce, you must choose non-excepted intra­ state commerce. •To transport migrant workers. •Primarily in the transportation of propane winter heating fuel when responding to an •Occasional transportation of personal property If you answered yes to one or more of the above activities as the only operation in which emergency condition requiring immediate response such as damage to a propane gas system after a storm or flooding;

FMCSA CERTIFICATIONS (INITIAL BESIDE APPLICABLE STATEMENTS) See Self-Certification Guidelines

A .. ____ Non-Excepted Interstate - I certify that I will operate or expect to operate in interstate or foreign commerce, that I am subject to and meet the FMCSA driver qualification requirements under 49 CFR part 391, and I am required to obtain a medical examiner's certificate. I also certify that I do not have an impairment of an arm, foot, or leg that interferes with the normal tasks associated with the operation of a CMV. (Medical Certificate needed) Self-Certification Categories (Initial One) A, B - Medical Certificate needed. B .. ____ Non-Excepted Intrastate -I certify that I will operate entirely in intra state commerce only and that I meet the FMCSA driver qualification requirements as defined in 49 CFR 391. I also certify that I do not have an impairment of an arm, foot, or leg that interferes with the normal tasks associated with the operation of a CMV.(Medical Certificate needed)

C.____ Excepted Interstate -I certify that I will operate or expect to operate in interstate commerce, but engage exclusively in transportation or operations excepted under 49 CFR §§390.3(f), 391.2, 391.68 or 398.3 from all or parts of the qualification requirements of 49 CFR part 391, and I am therefore not required to obtain a medical examiner's certificate. (Medical Certificate not needed) C, D - Medical Certificate NOT needed.

D .. ____ Excepted Intrastate - I certify that I will operate in city, county, state, or federal vehicle only, and I am exempt from the FMCSA driver qualification requirements of 49 CFR 390.3(f). (Medical Certificate not needed)

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION •Fire truck or rescue vehicle drivers during emergencies and other related activities; you drive, you operate in excepted interstate commerce and do not need a Federal medical examiner's certificate. •In response to a pipeline emergency condi­ tion requiring immediate response such as a pipeline leak or rupture;

Sample - Self-certification requirements (driver would initial A, B, C or D) NOTE: Please visit a DDS Customer Service Center to complete a new self-certification form if there is a change in driving status. 2.1.1 -Why Inspect Safety is the most important reason you in­ spect your vehicle, safety for yourself and for other road users. This Section Covers Hot Weather Driving ...................... 2.14 Vehicle Inspection ..... 2.1 A vehicle defect found during an inspection could save you problems later. You could have a breakdown on the road that will cost time and dollars, or even worse, a crash caused by the defect. Railroad-highway Crossings ................. 2.15 Basic Control of Your Vehicle ............... 2.2 Mountain Driving ...... 2.16 Shifting Gears ............ 2.3 Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspec­ tors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge the vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it "out of service" until it is fixed. Driving Emergencies ............ 2.17 Seeing ......................... 2.4 Communicating .......... 2.4 Antilock Braking Systems .................... 2.18 2.1.2 -Types of Vehicle Inspection Space Management ... 2.5 Pre-trip Inspection. A pre-trip inspection will help you find problems that could cause a crash or breakdown. Controlling Your Speed ......................... 2.6 Skid Control and Recovery ........... 2.19 During a Trip. For safety you should: Managing Space ......... 2.7 •Watch gauges for signs of trouble. Accident •Use your senses to check for problems (look, listen, smell, feel). Seeing Hazards .......... 2.8 Procedures ............... 2.20 Distracted Driving ...... 2.9 Fires .......................... 2.21 •Check critical items when you stop: » Tires, wheels and rims. »Brakes. » Lights and reflectors. » Brake and electrical connections to trailer. » Trailer coupling devices. » Cargo securement devices. Aggressive Drivers/ Road Rage ................. 2.10 Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving ............... 2.22 Night Driving ............ 2.11 Staying Alert and Fit to Drive ..................... 2.23 Driving in Fog ........... 2.12 After-trip Inspection and Report. You should do an after-trip inspection at the end of the trip, day, or tour of duty on each vehicle you operated. It may include filling out a ve­ hicle condition report listing any problems you find. The inspection report helps a motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs. Hazardous Materials Rules ......................... 2.23 Winter Driving .......... 2.13

This section contains knowledge and safe driving information that all commercial drivers should know. You must pass a test on this information to get a CDL. This section does not have specific information on air brakes, combination vehicles, doubles, or passenger vehicles. When preparing for the Pre-trip Inspection Test, you must review the material in Section 11 in addition to the infor­ mation in this section. This section does have basic information on hazardous materials (HazMat) that all drivers should know. If you need a HazMat endorsement, you should study Section 9. 2.1.3-What to Look For Tire Problems •Too much or too little air pressure. •Bad wear. You need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall. •Cuts or other damage. •Tread separation. •Dual tires that come in contact with each other or parts of the vehicle. •Mismatched sizes. •Radial and bias-ply tires used together. •Cut or cracked valve stems. •Regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires on the front wheels of a bus. These are prohib­ ited. Wheel and Rim Problems •Damaged rims/wheels •Rust around wheel nuts may mean the nuts are loose--check tightness. After a tire has

2.1 - Vehicle Inspection

DRIVING SAFETY