(b) A biennial behind-the-wheel road test may be conducted during the driver's normal work day schedule. The biennial behind-the-wheel road test shall be conducted in a representative vehicle of the type appropriate to the highest class of vehicle operated by a driver for a particular carrier and such carrier must maintain a record in its files of the vehicle in which such driver was tested and the highest class of vehicle such driver operates for such carrier. If a driver operates a vehicle for more than one carrier, such driver must be tested by each carrier in the highest class vehicle operated by the driver for such carrier. A motor carrier must test a driver within 30 days of hiring or rehiring such driver, in accordance with this subdivision, and then biennially thereafter. Tests, including the pre-trip inspection will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of this section, and the results recorded on the biennial behind-the-wheel road test form (DS-875) as prescribed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The pre-trip inspection shall include a check of air brakes and may also include an inspection of any of the following: validation of vehicle stickers, check lights, horn, heater, defroster, emergency equipment, seats, gauges, mirrors and seat belts.

NOTE:

The biennial behind-the-wheel road test may not be combined with, nor conducted on the same day as the annual defensive driving performance test.