This bill mandates that the skills test for commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) in New Hampshire be administered exclusively in English, aligning with a recent federal requirement. It explicitly prohibits the use of interpreters during the skills test, ensuring that applicants must understand and respond to verbal commands and instructions in English. The bill amends RSA 263:87 to reflect these changes, including a correction in terminology from "sub-parts" to "subparts" in reference to federal regulations.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that both the applicant and the examiner must communicate solely in English during the skills test. The Department of Motor Vehicles retains the authority to authorize various entities to administer the skills test, provided they comply with federal regulations. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:87
HB1252 text: 263:87