South Dakota SB83 mandates English language proficiency for commercial driver license applicants and holders.
South Dakota SB83 requires applicants for commercial driver licenses to demonstrate English language proficiency through an oral interview. The bill mandates that the Department of Public Safety administer these interviews in English. Applicants must pass the interview to obtain a license. The bill also stipulates that the Department cannot issue a commercial learner's permit or license to individuals disqualified from driving commercial vehicles or those with suspended, revoked, or canceled licenses.
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