New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 900 - MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY RULES
Part Saf-C 909 - INTRASTATE MEDICAL WAIVER
Section Saf-C 909.08 - Road Skills Evaluation

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 909.08

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Upon initial application, each driver-applicant shall demonstrate to an agent of the department his or her ability to safely drive the motor vehicle(s) he or she intends to operate and to perform normal tasks associated with operation of such commercial motor vehicle(s).

(b) Upon renewal, a driver-applicant whose condition has degraded since his or her last application shall demonstrate to an agent of the department his or her ability to safely drive the motor vehicle(s) he or she intends to operate and to perform normal tasks associated with operation of such commercial motor vehicle(s); and

(c) For the purposes of this rule, "perform normal tasks" includes:

(1) Manipulating knobs and switches;

(2) Holding and maneuvering the steering wheel;

(3) Shifting a manual transmission, if the commercial motor vehicle(s) is so equipped;

(4) Having sufficient strength to operate the brakes;

(5) Having sufficient strength to engage the clutch, if the commercial motor vehicle(s) is so equipped;

(6) Having sufficient neck and head mobility to look over his or her shoulder when backing up, if necessary; and

(7) Having sufficient strength to secure chains or other securement devices, if applicable.

#8404, eff 8-2-05 (from Saf-C 908.08); ss by #10215, eff 10-25-12

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