Commercial truck drivers would need to pass an English test to get or renew their license.
This bill would require anyone applying for a new or renewed commercial driver's license or learner's permit to pass a standardized English language test. This change aims to improve safety on the roads by ensuring drivers can understand road signs and communicate effectively. The new rules would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.
Today, federal law does not explicitly require commercial driver's license applicants to pass a standardized English language proficiency test. If this bill becomes law, all individuals applying for a new or renewed commercial driver's license or learner's permit would be required to pass a standardized English language proficiency test approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, starting 12 months after the bill's enactment.
HR 5800 · 119th Congress · October 21, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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