This bill requires commercial truck drivers to demonstrate English language proficiency in order to operate motor vehicles legally. Beginning two years after the law takes effect, drivers must prove they can read and understand traffic signs in English, communicate with law enforcement and checkpoint officers in English, and give and receive directions in English. The legislation prohibits commercial motor vehicle knowledge tests from being administered in any language other than English, effectively eliminating multilingual testing options currently available. The Department of Transportation has two years to update its regulations to enforce these new English-only testing requirements. The bill affects anyone seeking to obtain or maintain a commercial motor vehicle license in the United States.
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