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Representative Ted Gorski urges English‑only CDL knowledge test, citing safety concerns
Summary
Rep. Ted Gorski introduced HB 12‑52 to require that the Department of Safety administer the commercial driver knowledge test only in English (with an American Sign Language carve‑out). DMV officials and industry witnesses debated logistics, federal alignment and a proposed 90‑day retest for drivers who used other languages.
Representative Ted Gorski (Bedford District 2) introduced House Bill 12‑52, which would require the Department of Safety to administer the commercial driver knowledge test only in English and prohibit translators during the test, with a carve‑out for American Sign Language. "This bill as amended would make it that the knowledge test would only be conducted in English," Gorski told the Transportation Committee.
Supporters framed the change as a safety measure. Joe Scully, president of the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, cited federal rules and argued state policy should align with them. "49 CFR 391.11(b)(2…says that truck drivers need to be able to…
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