# Plain Language Summary: LICENSE Act of 2022

This bill makes three changes to how commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) are tested and issued across the United States. Commercial driver's licenses are required for people who drive large trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles for work. Right now, the rules around testing these drivers are pretty strict, and this bill loosens some of those restrictions to make the process faster and more flexible.

The first change deals with who can give the written knowledge test to people applying for a commercial license. Currently, examiners have to meet certain training requirements, but the rules are unclear about exactly what training they need. This bill clarifies that examiners must have valid certification and complete specific training courses, which should make the testing process more consistent and reliable across different states. The second change affects the practical driving test. When someone with a commercial learner's permit is practicing, they need a licensed commercial driver in the vehicle with them. Right now, that supervisor has to sit in the front seat next to the driver. This bill allows the supervisor to sit anywhere in the cab of the vehicle, giving more flexibility during training. The third change lets states test commercial driver applicants no matter where they live or where they received their training. Previously, there were restrictions based on where someone was from or trained, which could create delays and inconvenience for people trying to get licensed in a different state.

Overall, this bill aims to streamline the commercial driver licensing process by removing unnecessary restrictions and clarifying requirements. For trucking companies and people entering the trucking industry, this could mean faster licensing times and fewer bureaucratic obstacles. For states administering these tests, it provides clearer guidelines about what examiners need to do their jobs properly.

LICENSE Act of 2022

LaHood, Darin

Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act of 2022 or the LICENSE Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for waivers of training, testing, and other requirements for commercial driver's licenses that were issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.