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(d)
(1)Not later than December 31, 2016, the Secretary shall modify the regulations prescribed under subsections (a) and (c) to—
(A)exempt a covered individual from all or a portion of a driving test if the covered individual had experience in the armed forces or reserve components driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle;
(B)ensure that a covered individual may apply for an exemption under subparagraph (A)—
(i)while serving in the armed forces or reserve components; and
(ii)during the 1-year period beginning on the date on which such individual separates from service in the armed forces or reserve components; and
(C)credit the training and knowledge a covered individual received in the armed forces or reserve components driving vehicles similar to a commercial motor vehicle for purposes of satisfying minimum standards for training and knowledge.
(2)In this subsection, the following definitions apply:
(A)The term “armed forces” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10.
(B)The term “covered individual” means an individual over the age of 21 years who is—
(i)a current or former member of the armed forces; or
(ii)a current or former member of one of the reserve components.
(C)The term “reserve components” means—
(i)the Army National Guard of the United States;
(ii)the Army Reserve;
(iii)the Navy Reserve;
(iv)the Marine Corps Reserve;
(v)the Air National Guard of the United States;
(vi)the Air Force Reserve; and
(vii)the Coast Guard Reserve.
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