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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The department of transportation:
(a) shall develop and implement an entry-level driver training program, including theory and behind-the-wheel training, that complies with federal requirements for class A and class B commercial driver's licenses, excluding endorsements;
(b) shall make available to the public the entry-level driver training program provided for in subsection (1)(a), which must be free of cost to Montana residents eligible to receive a commercial driver's license and must be available in each of the transportation commission districts established in 2-15-2502;
(c) may utilize various formats of entry-level driver trainings, including in-person training and asynchronous or synchronous virtual training; and
(d) may coordinate with other state agencies or organizations to develop and implement entry-level driver training.
(2) An entry-level driver training program developed by the department of transportation must include use of facilities, vehicles, and instructors sufficient to issue a commercial driver's license.
(3) The department of transportation may establish rules for the development and administration of an entry-level driver training program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 61. Motor Vehicles § 61-5-151. Entry-level driver training--requirements--responsibilities of department of transportation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-61-motor-vehicles/mt-st-61-5-151/
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