53-3-408. Qualifications for commercial driver instruction permit.
(1) The division may issue a CDIP to a person who: is 18 years of age or older; holds a valid license; has at least one year of driving experience; and has passed the vision and knowledge test for the class of license for which the person is applying.
(2) The division may issue a CDIP only for a period not to exceed 180 days.
(3) The holder of a CDIP may drive a commercial motor vehicle on a highway only when accompanied by a person who: holds a CDL valid for the class and endorsements of commercial motor vehicle driven; or is certified by the division to administer driver licensing examinations to CDL applicants; and occupies a seat beside the individual for the purpose of: giving the driver instruction regarding the driving of the commercial motor vehicle; or administering a driver licensing examination to a CDL applicant.
(4) A CDL or CDIP may not be issued to a person: subject to disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle; or whose license is suspended, revoked, or canceled in any state.
(5) A CDL or CDIP may not be issued to a person until the person has surrendered all license certificates the person holds to the division for cancellation.