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New Rule: All Commercial Drivers Must Take Tests in English, Starting Immediately Nationwide

The US Department of Transportation has announced that all commercial driver's license tests must be taken in English, as part of a broader effort to enhance safety in the trucking industry.

The US Department of Transportation has announced that all truckers and passenger drivers will be required to take their commercial driver's license tests in English, as part of an effort to improve safety in the industry. This expansion is part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities on roads. The new rule applies to all CDL tests administered after a certain date, with the goal of ensuring that drivers can communicate effectively with law enforcement and other authorities.

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