rocket man
Well-Known Member
(w) h a t was the question.
More accurate than Upstate. To be fair, Deaf folks whose first language is American Sign Language are less fluent in English. English is primary learned by hearing spoken English - obviously the Deaf can't take advantage of this. Additionally, ASL is not simply "signed" English, it's an entirely different language with a different grammar/sentence structure (ASL uses "topic comment" rather than the verb/noun structure of English)More like an inarticulate rant.
Simple.If upstatenyupser can post here and tieguy can't I don't see why not.
I agree, why else would they do such a comprehensive test during the physical?I may be wrong but i dont think dot will allow that.
Let's say you are a driver in a area that is all Spanish and most don't speak a lick of English. What's the difference.I am going to agree with you on this one.
Let's say you are a driver in a area that is all Spanish and most don't speak a lick of English. What's the difference.
So, would that apply to UPS package car drivers? I could get off the blood pressure meds!In a historic victory for deaf and hard of hearing truckers, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today, after decades of prohibition, that deaf drivers can operate commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks. Today, the DOT granted 40 applications filed by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) seeking exemption from the hearing standard that has barred deaf drivers from obtaining commercial drivers’ licenses (CDLs). In announcing this historic decision, the DOT cited research demonstrating that deaf drivers are as safe as hearing drivers. In addition to granting the 40 exemptions, the DOT recognized that the NAD has filed a petition to remove the hearing standard in its entirety from the regulation. That petition is currently under consideration by the DOT. From National Association of the Deaf website, dated 2/1/13.
It has been proven that in the US deaf people have a better safety record than hearing people.
So, would that apply to UPS package car drivers? I could get off the blood pressure meds!