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Examples: Medical Form, 391.53, 391
 
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Subpart A - Longer combination vehicle (LCV) driver-training and driver-instructor requirements

Code of Federal Regulationsยง 380.105Definitions.(a) The definitions in part 383 of this subchapter apply to this part, except where otherwise specifically noted.(b) As used in this part:Classroom instructor means a qualified LCV driver-instructor who provides knowledge instruction that does not involve the actual operation of a longer combination vehicle or its components. Instruction may take place in a parking lot, garage, or any other facility suitable for instruction. Longer combination vehicle (LCV) means any combination of a truck-tractor and two or more trailers or semi-trailers, which operate on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) greater than 36,288 kilograms (80,000 pounds). LCV Double means an LCV consisting of a truck-tractor in combination with two trailers and/or semi-trailers. LCV Triple means an LCV consisting of a truck-tractor in combination with three trailers and/or semi-trailers. Qualified LCV driver-instructor means an instructor meeting the requirements contained in subpart C of this part. There are two types of qualified LCV driver-instructors: (1) classroom instructor and (2) skills instructor.
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Skills instructor means a qualified LCV driver-instructor who provides behind-the-wheel instruction involving the actual operation of a longer combination vehicle or its components outside a classroom. Training institution means any technical or vocational school accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A motor carrier's training program for its drivers or an entity that exclusively offers services to a single motor carrier is not a training institution.

 
 
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