California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 2.1 - Commercial Driver Licenses
Section 25.12 - Driver Training Program
Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 25.12
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Every employer shall establish a driver training program for its commercial drivers.
(b) Prior to testing employees for certification purposes under the Employer Testing Program, the employer must provide the employee commercial driver training that includes the following critical elements:
(1) Conducting a
vehicle pre-trip safety inspection.
(2) Placing the vehicle or a combination of
vehicles in operation.
(3) Using
vehicle controls and emergency equipment.
(4) Operating the vehicle in traffic on
public roads, and while passing other vehicles.
(5) Turning the vehicle.
(6) Braking and slowing the vehicle by means
other than braking.
(7) Backing and
parking the vehicle.
1. New section filed 1-5-2004; operative 2-4-2004 (Register 2004, No. 2).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 12804.9 and 15250, Vehicle Code; and Part 383, of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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