(1) The division may issue a CDIP to a person who:

1. (a) is 18 years of age or older;
2. (b) holds a valid license;
3. (c) has at least one year of driving experience; and
4. (d) has passed the vision and knowledge test for the class of license for which the person is applying.

(2) A CDIP may be:

1. (a) issued only for a period not to exceed six months; and
2. (b) renewed or issued again only once within a two-year period.

(3) The holder of a CDIP may drive a commercial motor vehicle on a highway only when accompanied by a person who:

1. (a)

   1. (i) holds a CDL valid for the class and endorsements of commercial motor vehicle driven; or
   2. (ii) is certified by the division to administer driver licensing examinations to CDL applicants; and

2. (b) occupies a seat beside the individual for the purpose of:

   1. (i) giving the driver instruction regarding the driving of the commercial motor vehicle; or
   2. (ii) administering a driver licensing examination to a CDL applicant.

(4) A CDL or CDIP may not be issued to a person:

1. (a) subject to disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle; or
2. (b) whose license is suspended, revoked, or canceled in any state.