Can't Speak English, Yet Has a CDL!

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  1. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    Yall ARE aware that the united states does NOT have a federal language right?

    Is it probably a good idea to speak the most common language here, yes, but its not actually a requirement.
     
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  3. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    The burden is placed upon the carriers unfortunately. That’s who’s liable if the driver doesn’t/isn’t capable of the basic English requirement.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    One time on Interstate-10 in Alabama a state trooper pulled a driver over for something. He was ticketed, after a quickie inspection, for not speaking English. He only spoke Spanish. Anyway, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Yes, he's a legal US Citizen.
     
  5. The_vett

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    There was a tragic crash that had fatalities, where there had been signs for runways to stop trucks in trouble. ( you may be talking of this one)When I read that my thoughts were if the man had been able to read English, he would have hopefully used one of them. Maybe it would have not made a bit of difference, but he would have at least been aware he had choices other than killing people.

    I would like to know this as well ,if a Driver can't read English, weather Canadian, Mexican, or anyone how could they even pass a USA driving test? Anyone not being able to read English would be a danger. They wouldn't be able to see any of the temporary warnings of "next exit closed" or "traffic stopped ahead" "road closed take exit ____. Many more it is just common sense one would have to be able to read English if a Driver is driving in USA.
    If there are simple answers and im just asking dumb questions I apologize. I don't get into most conversations because it doesn't include me but this is a subject for all who operate any motor vehicle.

    Thank You cuzzin it, I am shocked to say the least. Unbelievable, when so many rulings and laws have been put in place for the "sake of safety" onto the Truck Driving Industry, to a non-professional like myself, looking in from the outside. I have no words.

    I had no idea , you answered before I asked.
     
  6. Last Call

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    Then that’s on him for not taking the initiative to learn and speak the native language of the country he was born in
    Personal I’am glad to hear he got ticketed
     
  7. Chinatown

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    People from Kentucky speak Pig-Latin and no one complains.. Just ask @Frank Speak.
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    Pig Latin is a language, argot, or can't in which words in English are altered, usually by adding a fabricated suffix or by moving the onset or initial consonant or consonant cluster of a word to the end of the word and adding a vocalic syllable to create such a suffix.
     
  8. The_vett

    The_vett Medium Load Member

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    You are funny , he he
    igpay atinlay?

    or this
    ilafig alafaytilafinalafay ?

    They both say pig latin , not sure if it is the same.

    I am not from Kentucky though not that far from it.
     
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  9. TurkeyCreekJackJohnson

    TurkeyCreekJackJohnson Light Load Member

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    Let me ask this...

    Are the FMCSA regs, the CFRs, State Statutes, County and Local Ordinances, etc, etc drafted in any other languages? No they are not. They are drafted in English and as a driver you cannot claim ignorance to them for any reason. Know the rules, know the laws, abide by them or else go flip burgers. Anything else is an attempt to duck the responsibility or to place the blame where it doesn't belong. There is no excuse for this to be happening. None, zero, end of story.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Please answer Post #19....in Pig-Latin
     
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