Ca commercial driver test

A driver with an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of any of these conditions, and who cannot demonstrate compensation through a drive test, does not qualify for a commercial driver license. Clinical diagnosis of epilepsy is a key medical factor for determining whether an individual is qualified to obtain a commercial license. A clinical diagnosis of epilepsy will usually require a controlling anti-convulsant medication and the driver will not qualify for interstate driving.

Blackouts of known cause, when the cause is no longer present nor likely to recur, may not be disqualifying such as a lapse of consciousness due to pregnancy, high fever, allergic reaction to prescribed medication, or insect bite. The physician should withhold certification until the driver has fully recovered from the condition.

Mental or functional disorder They have no mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with their ability to drive a motor vehicle safely. Physical disorders often underlie these problems. A variety of functional disorders can cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, weakness, or paralysis that may lead to poor coordination, inattention, loss of control, and susceptibility to accidents while driving.

Physical fatigue, headache, impaired coordination, recurring physical ailments, and chronic pain may be present to such a degree that certification for commercial driving is inadvisable. Medications taken to relieve these disorders, such as pain relievers, tranquilizers, and mood elevators, may produce side effects which would also preclude commercial licensing. Color blind applicants may qualify for both interstate and intrastate commercial driving if the examining doctor determines they are able to distinguish the traffic light colors of red, green, and amber, even if perceived in shades of gray.

Restrictions may not transport passengers or hazardous materials requiring placards, or limited to intrastate commercial driving only are not applied if the doctor determines the driver meets the color vision standard. Hearing They can first perceive a forced whispered voice at not less than five ft in their better ear with or without the use of a hearing aid.

If tested with an audiometric device, they do not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels at Hz, 1, Hz, and 2, Hz in the better ear with or without a hearing aid. Applicants who have a hearing loss in both ears that cannot be corrected to the federal requirements do not qualify for an interstate license, but may qualify for a restricted intrastate license may not transport passengers or hazardous materials requiring placards , if a driving test shows adequate compensation for the deficit.

If the driver meets the criteria by using a hearing aid, the driver must wear the hearing aid and have it in operation at all times while driving, and have a spare power source for the hearing aid in possession. Drugs They do not use an amphetamine, narcotic, or any habit-forming drug. The driver does not have to be addicted or a habitual user to be found unqualified.

A person who takes a drug identified as a Schedule 1 drug in FMCSR Appendix D is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle, except under limited circumstances. Alcoholism They have no current clinical diagnosis of alcoholism. The person must have ceased drinking for a sufficient period of time to: — Have regained good judgment.

Long term use of alcohol may lead to permanent deterioration of mental or physical function. If there is a history of past alcohol abuse, the overall physical condition of the driver should be carefully reviewed. Medical Certificates and Reports plus minus Drivers who are required to meet medical standards must certify that they meet the requirements when they apply for their license and every two years thereafter.

Medical Examination Report Review plus minus DMV reviews the medical report for completeness, legibility, and compliance withmedical standards.

In certain instances, we may also issue the following outcomes: Medically qualified with conditions: When evidence proves the driver may not be medically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle, but the condition appears correctable, the driver will be contacted for further information or a reexamination will be scheduled. Medically qualified with restrictions: Applicants with conditions that are waivable under federal standards vision, hearing, and loss or impairment of limb , or previously licensed commercial drivers with other conditions, may be eligible for a CDL with appropriate restrictions.

Medically disqualified for CDL only: When evidence proves the driver is not qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle, but does qualify for a Class C noncommercial driver license, the driver will be issued only a Class C license.

Medically disqualified for any class driver license: When a medical report indicates the driver does not qualify to drive any motor vehicle safely, revocation of the entire driving privilege is required. Drive Test DMV will conduct a drive test to determine whether the driver compensates for a condition that is waivable under federal standards if the driver has not previously demonstrated compensation.

Exceptions plus minus In certain circumstances, DMV may make exceptions to the medical standards for a commercial driver license. Original Application On original CDL applications, DMV may make rare exceptions to the medical requirements when the driver is able to demonstrate a history of adequate compensation. Factors DMV considers to determine if the medical condition will affect driving include but are not limited to the following: History and length of medical condition.

Scope of commercial driving. Hours of operation. Driving record history. Scope of employment. Side effects of condition. Geographic location. To translate this page, please install the Google Toolbar opens in new window.

Complete an online CDL Application. Provide proof of your social security number SSN. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office. Verify your identity with an acceptable identity document. Your current name needs to match the name on the identity document see the FAQs for more information. Pay the nonrefundable application fee application and fee valid for 12 months. Have your thumbprint scanned.

Pass a vision exam. Have your photo taken. Pass the knowledge test s. You have three attempts to pass each of the required knowledge tests. If you fail the same test three times, your application is no longer valid and you need to reapply.

To allow for sufficient testing time, we do not administer knowledge tests within 30 minutes of closing. We will issue you a CLP after you pass the knowledge test s. The CLP is valid for a maximum of days from the date issued. It can be renewed for an additional days if the expiration date is not more than one year from the initial application date. If you present limited term legal presence documents, your CLP may expire on the same date as your legal presence documents. Employer Testing Program.

How to Apply Learn more about applying for the ETP, renewing your authorization, or modifying your authorization. Apply for the ETP. Can an ETP authorized representative also be an examiner?

How often may DMV conduct inspections? Will DMV provide the examiner contract? Can one examiner test another examiner when upgrading a license? Good luck and drive safely!

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