Summary
A Kansas senator proposed a new law requiring commercial drivers to pass an English language test before obtaining a license. This comes after incidents involving drivers who could not understand road signs resulted in fatal accidents. The senator argues that ensuring drivers can read signs and communicate effectively will improve road safety.
Key Facts
- A video went viral showing a U.S. truck driver confronting a foreign driver on the wrong side of the road.
- Two crashes involving drivers unable to read English road signs resulted in four deaths and six injuries.
- The proposed Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act would mandate English language tests for commercial driver’s licenses.
- Some drivers have been able to obtain licenses without English proficiency due to state loopholes.
- A fatal crash in Florida involved a driver who failed the current licensing test multiple times.
- Under President Trump, enforcement around CDL standards and English requirements was strengthened.
- The senator believes Congress should make these standards permanent to ensure road safety.
