What does Preamble of S 1284 do?

This bill aims to permanently extend an exemption for school bus drivers regarding the engine compartment portion of pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing. The bill's stated purpose is to extend this exemption and includes 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1284 do?

This bill is formally titled the Driving Forward Act.

What does PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXEMPTION FROM UNDER-THE-HOOD INSPECTION of S 1284 do?

This section makes permanent an exemption from pre-trip vehicle inspection skills test requirements for certain school bus drivers. The exemption is based on a notice published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024. States participating in the exemption must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Transportation for six years following the Act's enactment. These reports must describe the number of drivers obtaining a commercial driver's license under the exemption.

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Driving Forward Act — S. 1284

Last updated: 4/3/2025 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill permanently exempts certain school bus drivers from the engine compartment portion of pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing, as outlined in a Federal Register notice.
States utilizing this exemption must annually report data on drivers obtaining commercial driver's licenses to the Secretary of Transportation for six years.
The bill's purpose is to extend this exemption and includes other, unspecified purposes.

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