CDT CDT Licensing & Certification Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which entity is responsible for verifying that a CDT instructor meets qualifications to deliver ELDT theory instruction?
- The student's employer
- The training provider registered on the FMCSA TPR (Correct answer)
- NHTSA regional field offices
- The state motor vehicle dealer association
Correct answer: The training provider registered on the FMCSA TPR
Under FMCSA ELDT rules, the registered training provider is responsible for ensuring that all instructors meet the required qualifications.
Question 2: What minimum CDL holding period is typically required for a CDT instructor who will conduct behind-the-wheel training for Class A CDL students?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
FMCSA ELDT regulations require CDT instructors conducting BTW training to have held a valid CDL for at least two years.
Question 3: Which of the following would disqualify an individual from serving as a CDT instructor under federal ELDT regulations?
- Having completed a defensive driving course within the past year
- Having a disqualifying offense on their motor vehicle record within the past two years (Correct answer)
- Holding a CDL in a state other than where they teach
- Having experience teaching in a classroom setting only
Correct answer: Having a disqualifying offense on their motor vehicle record within the past two years
FMCSA regulations bar individuals with certain motor vehicle record disqualifying offenses from serving as CDT instructors.
Question 4: Under FMCSA ELDT, what is the minimum required number of behind-the-wheel (BTW) range hours for Class A CDL applicants?
- 10 hours
- 15 hours (Correct answer)
- 30 hours
- 6 hours
Correct answer: 15 hours
FMCSA requires a minimum of 15 hours of BTW range training for Class A CDL entry-level applicants.
Question 5: A CDT program wants to offer hazardous materials (H) endorsement theory training. Which additional requirement must the program meet?
- Provide a Department of Transportation (DOT) placard training vehicle
- Ensure curriculum covers TSA security threat assessment requirements and HazMat regulations (Correct answer)
- Obtain a separate FMCSA operating license for HazMat programs
- Require students to complete 40 hours of supervised road driving first
Correct answer: Ensure curriculum covers TSA security threat assessment requirements and HazMat regulations
H endorsement ELDT must cover TSA security threat assessment and applicable HazMat regulations as part of the required curriculum.
Question 6: When a CDT training provider updates their curriculum, what action is required under FMCSA TPR rules?
- No action needed if the changes are minor
- The provider must update their TPR registration to reflect the curriculum changes (Correct answer)
- The provider must re-apply for full TPR registration from scratch
- Notify students enrolled at the time of the change by email only
Correct answer: The provider must update their TPR registration to reflect the curriculum changes
FMCSA requires registered training providers to keep their TPR profile accurate and up to date, including any curriculum changes.
CDT CDT Licensing & Certification Requirements 2
Which entity is responsible for verifying that a CDT instructor meets qualifications to deliver ELDT theory instruction?