NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. a) In what year did a federal rule require commercial drivers to speak and read English proficiently take effect?
b) Which president changed this requirement? How did he change the rule?
c) Why do you think he changed this requirement?

2. For what reason did President Trump reinstate the English proficiency requirement for truckers?

3. Name the three states that could lose some DOT funding. For what reason are the states in jeopardy of losing this funding?

4. What is supposed to happen to truckers who cannot demonstrate English proficiency?

5. How much time is Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy giving states to comply with the English proficiency requirement?

6. a) What do you think? Should drivers be proficient in English (to be able to read and understand road signs, emergency signs, traffic laws etc.) in order to obtain a commercial truck drivers license? Explain your answer.
b) Should illegal immigrants be given commercial drivers licenses? Explain your answer.
c) Ask a parent the same questions.