383.135—Minimum passing scores.
(a)
The driver applicant must correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions on each knowledge test in order to achieve a passing score on such knowledge test.
(b)
To achieve a passing score on the skills test, the driver applicant must demonstrate that he/she can successfully perform all of the skills listed in § 383.113.
(c)
If the driver applicant does not obey traffic laws, or causes an accident during the test, he/she shall automatically fail the test.
(d)
The scoring of the basic knowledge and skills tests shall be adjusted as follows to allow for the air brake restriction ( § 383.95 ):
(1)
If the applicant scores less than 80 percent on the air brake component of the basic knowledge test as described in § 383.111(g), the driver will have failed the air brake component and, if the driver is issued a CDL, an air brake restriction shall be indicated on the license; and
(2)
If the applicant performs the skills test in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes, the driver will have omitted the air brake component as described in § 383.113(c) and, if the driver is issued a CDL, the air brake restriction shall be indicated on the license.