Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 17 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVER LICENSING AND IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Chapter 11.17.14 - Driver Knowledge and Skills Tests
Section 11.17.14.14 - Appropriate Motor Vehicle for Noncommercial Skills Tests

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 11.17.14.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Each applicant for a noncommercial driver's license shall provide a motor vehicle of a type appropriate to test the applicant's ability to drive vehicles of the license class for which applied.

B. Class A Noncommercial Driver's License Skills Tests.

(1) For a Class A noncommercial driver's license skills test, the applicant shall provide a Class A combination of vehicles as follows:
(a) A Class F (tractor) and a Class G (trailer); or

(b) Other than a Class F (tractor) and a Class G (trailer), the vehicles shall have a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds, with the towed vehicle and trailer having a GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds.

(2) The Administration shall restrict an applicant to:
(a) Combinations of vehicles other than tractors and trailers if the combination of vehicles described in §B(1)(b) of this regulation is provided; or

(b) Vehicles without air brakes if the combination of vehicles provided is not equipped with air brakes.

(3) If the vehicle is equipped with a rear driving position and pivoting rear wheels, the tillerman shall:
(a) Be required to hold the wheels which the tillerman controls in a centered position during the skills test; and

(b) Have a valid driver's license in the tillerman's possession.

C. Class B Noncommercial Driver's License Skills Tests.

(1) For a Class B noncommercial driver's license skills test, the applicant shall provide a:
(a) Single, noncommercial motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds; or

(b) Combination of motor vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds with the towed vehicle not to exceed a GVWR of 10,000 pounds.

(2) If the vehicle is not equipped with air brakes, the Administration shall restrict the applicant to vehicles without air brakes.

D. Class C Noncommercial Driver's License Skills Tests. For a Class C noncommercial driver's license skills test, the applicant shall provide an automobile, station wagon, light truck, or any motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds.

E. Class M Noncommercial Driver's License Skills Tests.

(1) For a Class M noncommercial driver's license skills test, the applicant shall provide a motorcycle.

(2) The Administration shall restrict the applicant to:
(a) A motorcycle with a sidecar if provided by the applicant; or

(b) A three-wheeled motorcycle if provided by the applicant.

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