Road test examiner will follow in second vehicle?

I've developed so many bad habits, the permit holder probably stands a better chance of passing if they take it themselves! Lol

 

I believe we must follow the guidelines set by el presidente and fmcsa.

1.)Make them wear a mask while driving.
2.)Police have gotten the immunity shot, now they are scared?

 

Be afraid... be very afraid.
The only qualification to Medicine Mans shots is they be a toxin.

 

Since April 2020 the FMCSA has allowed this practice although only a handful of states have implemented any of it. This waiver from FMCSA exempts the applicant from having a licensed driver in the cab if the license examiner is following behind in another vehicle and is in constant contact via radio or cell phone. Another option the have is to use a camera to record the road test then review it.

As a former CDL examiner I am not sure how I like this idea, either the camera alone or following in another vehicle. I do like the idea of a camera with the examiner in the cab to keep everyone honest and to be able to double check things. As an examiner I am only himan anf may miss something important that can be the difference between passing and failing the applicant.
Expanded Frequently Asked Questions for State Driver Licensing Agencies and Commercial Drivers Regarding Permissible Actions During the COVID-19 Emergency - April 13, 2020 | FMCSA
Question 13: In light of the current COVID-19 public health emergency and the need to comply with social distancing guidelines, may States leverage technology (e.g., Bluetooth, in-cab cameras, cell phones) to administer the CDL skills test in a way that allows the examiners to not be physically present in the cab of the vehicle with the driver applicant while conducting the on-road test segment?

Answer 13: In accordance with 49 CFR 383.131(b), SDLAs must administer tests using a test examiner information manual that FMCSA determines is comparable to AAMVA’s 2005 CDL Test System Model CDL Manual (AAMVA Model). The AAMVA Model specifies that to complete the on-road segment of the skills test, the examiner must observe a driver applicant’s operation of the vehicle and provide instruction. However, in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, and the need to integrate CDC guidance while ensuring continued movement of emergency supplies and equipment during the public health emergency, FMCSA is encouraging SDLAs to test drivers while practicing social distancing.

As such, FMCSA requests States that wish to administer the skills test without the examiner being physically present in the test vehicle submit a plan to the Agency and explain how their administration of the test will be comparable to the AAMVA model. The plan should detail how the State intends to (i) administer the test without compromising safety, (ii) observe the skills test from a second vehicle, (iii) leverage technology, and (iv) score the road test, along with (v) any other information the State believes will help FMCSA determine whether the test administration is comparable to the AAMVA Model. States may wish to consider, for example, either having two employees in a sufficiently large follow vehicle (seated six feet apart) or else having one employee in a follow vehicle while a recording device that is set up on the vehicle records the test, viewing the applicant’s performance after the examiner has stopped driving, and then immediately deleting the recording. FMCSA will consider such plans until June 30, 2020.

Question 14: A number of States are experiencing greater than normal employee absences or have closed offices of their SDLAs in response to the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to use social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. May States leverage technology (e.g., cameras, video proctoring, cell phones, online testing) to administer the CDL knowledge tests and not be physically present?

Answer 14: In accordance with 49 CFR 383.131(b), SDLAs must administer tests using a test examiner information manual that FMCSA determines is comparable to AAMVA’s 2005 CDL Test System Model CDL Manual (AAMVA Model). FMCSA is encouraging SDLAs to continue to knowledge test drivers while practicing social distancing.

As such, FMCSA requests States that wish to administer the knowledge test without the examiner being physically present to submit a plan to the Agency and explain how their administration of the test will be comparable to the AAMVA model. The plan should detail how the State intends to (i) administer the test without compromising safety, (ii) observe the knowledge test without being physically present, (iii) leverage technology, and (iv) verify a test taker’s identity, along with (v) any other information the State believes will help FMCSA determine whether the test administration is comparable to the AAMVA Model. FMCSA will consider such plans until June 30, 2020.

 

I know if I were giving such a test I would want some way to monitor the driver in regard to mirror use etc. I would also take a few minutes before the test to show the driver the route I want them to follow. I don't think it is unsafe in regard to the public, but in reality, it should be done on a closed course if possible. Interesting concept.

 

To me the whole concept just sounds stupid. But.....so much stupidity exists with the Coronavirus crap, it does not surprise me. In my hometown of Tucson AZ, you can not go downtown and get a building permit of any kind. Must be submitted online. Then the schedule some type of "video inspection" with a "building inspector". In my mind........lazy municipal employees milking this whole thing. "Working from home" lol.......while getting a full paycheck and benefits at the taxpayers expense. Same deal with public school teachers. What a total sham!!