"What Are The Other Requirements For A CDL?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require drivers to be at least 21 years old and pass a physical examination once every 2 years. The main physical requirements include good hearing, 20/40 vision with or without glasses or corrective lenses, and a 70-degree field of vision in each eye. Drivers must not be colorblind."
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Can the 9th Curcus overule that by fiat? Don't think so.
Who cares? These folks just wan't to drive the little brown vans. They don't need a CDL for that.
A very good point, which means if they can get the license then they meet the requirements.