Self Certification
This domain tests the self-certification a CDL driver files with the Nebraska DMV. The driver declares the type of operation and whether federal or state medical requirements apply. School bus drivers must choose accurately because the wrong category can create a medical or compliance problem.
The four categories
- Non-excepted interstate (NI): the driver operates across state lines and is subject to federal medical requirements; a medical examiner's certificate is required.
- Non-excepted intrastate (NA): the driver operates only within Nebraska and is subject to Nebraska's medical requirements.
- Excepted interstate (EI): the driver operates across state lines only in an excepted operation.
- Excepted intrastate (EA): the driver operates only within Nebraska in an excepted operation.
Core rules
- File the self-certification with the DMV and keep it current.
- Update it if the driver changes from intrastate to interstate operation or from non-excepted to excepted operation.
- Do not select an excepted category merely because the vehicle is a school bus; the categories depend on the operating type and applicable exceptions.
- A school bus driver who crosses state lines may be non-excepted interstate and must provide a medical certificate.
Worked example
A driver operates only a Nebraska school route for a private school and never crosses state lines. The driver certifies non-excepted intrastate. Later the driver accepts a charter trip that crosses into Iowa. The driver must change the self-certification to non-excepted interstate and provide a current medical examiner's certificate. Continuing under the old intrastate certification would misstate the operation.
Traps that cost marks
- Choosing an excepted category to avoid the medical certificate while still operating interstate.
- Forgetting to update self-certification after a job or route change.
- Confusing self-certification with the medical examiner's certificate.
- Assuming all school bus work is automatically excepted.
- Filing the form once and never reviewing it.