Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 761 - Transportation Department
Driver Licenses
Chapter 607 - Commercial Driver Licensing
Rule 761-607.27 - Knowledge Tests
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024
(1) General knowledge test. The general knowledge test for a commercial driver's license is a written test of topics such as vehicle inspection, operation, safety and control in accordance with 49 CFR Section 383.111.
(2)Additional tests. In addition to the general knowledge test for a commercial driver's license, an additional knowledge test is required for each of the following:
(3)Test methods. All knowledge tests shall be administered in compliance with 49 CFR Section 383.133(b). All tests other than the hazardous material endorsement test may be administered in written form, verbally, or in automated format and can be administered in a foreign language, provided no interpreter is used in administering the test. A verbal test shall be offered only at specified locations. Information about the locations is available at any driver's license service center.
(4)Waiver. A waiver of any knowledge test is permitted only as provided in Iowa Code section 321.188(5) and this chapter. The burden of proof of having passed the hazardous material endorsement test within the preceding 24 months rests with the applicant.
(5)Military waiver. The department may waive the requirement that an applicant pass a required knowledge test for an applicant who is a current or former military service member as defined in 49 CFR Section 383.5. An applicant for a waiver of the knowledge test under this subrule shall certify and provide evidence, as required by the department, that the following apply:
(6)Requirement. An applicant must pass the applicable knowledge test(s) before taking the skills test. Passing scores for a knowledge test shall meet the standards contained in 49 CFR Section 383.135(a).
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.186 and 321.188.