Florida wants waiver from certain CDL skills testing regs
Summary
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has applied for an exemption from a CDL skills testing regulation. FLHSMV said it believes the exemption would not compromise safety, because the decision to continue with the test would reside with certified, experienced testers. The FLHSMV also noted that, with the implementation of the federal Entry-Level Driver Training regulations, most applicants being tested have been certified as proficient in operating commercial motor vehicles, having completed behind-the-wheel training that prepares them to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle during the on-road portion of the CDL skills test. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents state that an engine that does not return to idle quickly enough after the accelerator pedal position sensor is disconnected can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. “Sine wave is the same power as you get at home – meaning the voltage is consistent without spikes or drops,” said Mitul Chandrani, VP of Marketing for Mission Critical Electronics, the parent company of Xantrex.