Intrastate drivers must submit medical waivers requests to the Minnesota Department of transportation (Mn/DOT), Office of Motor Carrier Services. Details for medical examinations are found in 49 CFR 391.43.Ī commercial driver may be granted a waiver from the following physical qualification requirements: vision, insulin-dependent diabetes, deaf and hard of hearing and limb impairment. Under the driver qualification rules, a driver is required to have in possession, while driving, a current and valid medical certificate showing that s/he is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle. An offset backing diagram is included in the 2010 Commercial Driver’s Manual on page 3 of Section 11.

The offset backing skill requires the driver to back the vehicle, either to the right or left, into an adjacent lane. In the basic control section of the CDL skills (road) test, new regulations add offset backing to the required skills demonstrations. You must take the CDL road test in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed. The CDL skills (road) test consists of the pre-trip inspection, the basic control skills and the road test. Skills Tests: When you pass the required knowledge (written) tests, you are eligible to take the CDL skills (road) test. Drivers who have an unrestricted air brake CDL do not need to retake the air brake knowledge test. A currently licensed CDL driver who wishes to upgrade to a higher class of license must take all applicable knowledge (written) tests. All applicants for a CDL will obtain a 6-month, non-renewable permit. Instruction Permits: You must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license in order to obtain a CDL instruction permit. You may attempt each knowledge (written) test once per day. Knowledge (Written) Tests: You will take one or more CDL knowledge (written) tests, depending on class of license and endorsements. New pre-trip checklists are available at driver exam stations and in the Minnesota Commercial Driver’s Manual. During the pre-trip inspection phase, the driver will be required to complete a full walk-around vehicle inspection. 1, 2010, new road-testing procedures go into effect.

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