NEW DRIVER TRAINING RULES New Entry-Level Driving Training Rules Kick In 2/7/2022 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations are set to take effect on February 7, 2022. These regulations are intended to enhance the safety of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations on our nation’s highways by establishing new minimum training requirements for individuals who want to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL); upgrade a CDL; or obtain a passenger (P), school bus (S) or hazardous materials (H) endorsement. The requirements for those who instruct these individuals are also changing. We've prepared the information below to help you understand the ELDT rule, who it affects, and the compliance deadline, and have provided useful resources to help answer your questions. GENERAL INFORMATION Key Requirements > Learn More Who Is Subject To The ELDT Requirements? > Learn More What Is The Compliance Date? > Learn More When Will The Training Provider Registry Be Operable? > Learn More Who Can Provide Entry-Level Driver Training? > Learn More Can Theory And BTW Training Be Provided By Separate Training Providers? > Learn More Is There A Mandatory Order In Which The Training Must Be Administered? > Learn More What Impact Do The ELDT Regulations Have On State Requirements? > Learn More THEORY (KNOWLEDGE TRAINING) What Is The Minimum Number Of Theory Instruction Hours Required? > Learn More What Areas/Topics Must Be Covered In The Class A Or Class B CDL Theory Training? > Learn More What Topics Must Be Covered In The Theory Training To Obtain A Passenger (P) Endorsement? > Learn More What Topics Must Be Covered In The Theory Training For A School Bus (S) Endorsement? > Learn More What Topics Must Be Covered In The Theory Training To Obtain A Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement? > Learn More What Is The Minimum Score Driver-Trainees Must Achieve On The Theory Assessment? > Learn More BEHIND-THE-WHEEL TRAINING (RANGE AND PUBLIC ROAD) What Is The Minimum Number Of BTW Instruction Hours Required? > Learn More In What Class Of CMV Must The BTW Training Be Conducted? > Learn More What Topics Must Be Covered In The Class A Or Class B CDL BTW Training? > Learn More What Topics Must Be Covered In The BTW Training For A Passenger (P) Endorsement? > Learn More What Topics Must Be Covered In The BTW Training For A School Bus Endorsement? > Learn More COMPLETION OF TRAINING What Happens When A CDL Applicant Completes The Training? > Learn More TRAINING PROVIDER REGISTRY How Does The Training Provider Registry Support ELDT? > Learn More What Types Of Entities Can Apply To Be Listed In The Training Provider Registry? > Learn More How Can An Entity Become Eligible To Be Listed On The TPR? > Learn More USEFUL ELDT RESOURCES > Learn More QUESTIONS? For further assistance regarding the ELDT final rule, please contact us online at Lancer SafetyLink Hotline or call 800-664-7222. Also of Interest Insurance for Driver Training SchoolsDriver Training EventFMCSA Opens Training Provider Registry Registration LANCER CLASSIFIEDS INDUSTRY RESOURCES CAREERS PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS HOME