Section 26.03 - Commercial Driver's License Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements(a) Upon the effective date of the applicable federal regulations, a person must complete the entry level driver training prescribed in Parts 380, 383, and 384 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations before taking the skills test for a Class A or B commercial driver's license for the first time, a skills test for a passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time, or the knowledge test for a hazardous materials endorsement for the first time. The training must be administered by a provider listed on the Training Provider Registry maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.(b) Upon the effective date of the applicable federal regulations, an applicant for an original Class A or Class B commercial driver's license shall provide proof to the department of having met the 15 hours behind the wheel driving, as required by Vehicle Code section 15250.1, by submitting a California Commercial Driver Behind the Wheel Training Certification, form DL 1236, (Rev. 8/2021), which is hereby incorporated by reference.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 26.03
1. New section filed 5-27-2020; operative 7-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 22).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 7-28-2022; operative 7-28-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 15250.1, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 15250.1, Vehicle Code; and Parts 380, 383, 384, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.
1. New section filed 5-27-2020; operative 7/1/2020 (Register 2020, No. 22).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 7-28-2022; operative 7/28/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30).