61:25:01:02Requirements for English language proficiency.

Any individual who applies for a commercial driver license must: (1) Be able to understand and continue an effective conversation in English with driver licensing staff and third-party testers; (2) Complete all written testing in English only, without an interpreter present; and (3) Complete all drive testing in English only. If the individual fails to understand or cannot continue an effective conversation in English with driver licensing staff or a third-party tester, the testing or renewal of the individual's license must be denied for a period of thirty days.

Source: 53 SDR 22, effective September 8, 2026.