HI HB1062

Clarifies that commercial learner's permit validity period of 180 days begins from the date the applicant passes the general and required endorsement knowledge tests (or when issued if no knowledge test required)

Requires most commercial driver's license applicants to complete entry-level driver training as specified in title 49 Code of Federal Regulations part 380, subpart F, before taking skills tests for class A or B licenses, passenger endorsement, or school bus endorsement, and before knowledge tests for hazardous materials endorsement

Entry-level driver training requirement applies beginning February 7, 2022, with exemption for drivers who obtained a valid commercial learner's permit or commercial driver's license before that date

Allows commercial learner's permit to be renewed for an additional 180 days without retaking knowledge tests if applicant still meets other requirements

Permits commercial learner's permit holder to take skills test no earlier than 14 days after obtaining the permit