examiner reviews and evaluates this form and other available   information   regarding   the   physical condition of the applicant and determines if a physical examination is required. Operators  must  have  no physical defects or emotional instability that render them a hazard to themselves or others. The medical department  conducts  all  physical  examinations  of applicants referred by the licensing examiner, and the results arc recorded in the appropriate portion of the application   form. The  SF-47  is  retained  in  the applicant file and replaced with a new one each time the license is renewed or upon request of the license examiner. Physical  examinations  are  required  for opertators assigned to transport explosives. LICENSE TEST Applicants   must   pass   a   written   examination before  taking  the  performance  qualification  tests. The   written   test   is   based   on   traffic   laws   and regulations,  accident  reporting  procedures,  operator’s maintenance responsibilities, safe driving practices, and  the  characteristics  and  limitations  of  the  types  of equipment  for  which  the  test  is  being  given. information  particular  to  a  piece  of  equipment  is obtained from the operator's manual located in the Technical  Library. Written examination questions are prepared by the  license  examiner  and  are  approved  by  the equipment officer and at least two written tests should be  developed  for  each  type  of  equipment.  Written examinations, blank license, and answer sheets are stored  in  a  secure  location  under  lock  and  key. Numerous sample written tests for construction and weight-handling  equipment  are  contained  in  the Testing  and  Licensing  of  Construction  Equipment Operators, NAVFAC P-306. Applicants should study the operator’s manual when preparing for written and performance  examinations. Examinations  and  tests  for  military  personnel applying  for  a  license  to  operate  general-purpose vehicles   up   to   10,000   pounds   GVW   is   normally waived   if   the   applicant   possesses   a   valid   state operator’s license for the type vehicle involved. Performance  Qualification  Tests All  performance  qualification  tests  (excluding cranes) must be given by the license examiner. All applicants who pass the written test must successfully pass an operational performance or road test and per- form  pre  and  post  operational  operator  maintenance, as   outlined   in   the   operator’s   manual.   The   per- formance  qualification  test  enables  a  qualified examiner  to  evaluate  the  operating  skills  of  each applicant. The   examiner   must   terminate   any performance  test  that  becomes  hazardous  or  when  an applicant   demonstrates   a   lack   of   skill,   undue nervousness,   speeding,   inattentiveness,   or   other unfavorable  actions.  Personnel  failing  to  qualify  for  a license should not be reexamined until after further training  or  instruction.  The  specific  reason  for  failure is noted on the application and filed in the license file of the applicant. Automotive  Tests Applicants  for  an  OF-346  must  pass  a  locally created  driver  skill  test  before  being  given  a  road  test to  determine  their  reactions  under  varying  traffic conditions.  The  road  test  is  administered  in  the largest capacity vehicle for which the license is to be issued.  A  locally  devised  checklist  that  reflects  the requirements for the local conditions is used for the evaluation. Materials-Handling Equipment Tests Applicants  for  the  materials-handling  equipment (MHE)  license  are  operationally  tested  and  scored  as prescribed  in   Storage   and   Materials   Handling, DODINST  4145.19-R-1.  This  publication  contains sample MHE test questions. Construction Equipment Tests Applicants for a NAVFAC 11260/2 license must be  familiar  with  the  standard  Navy  hand  signals before  taking  a  performance  qualification  test.  A wide  variety  of  construction  and  weight-handling equipment  is  used  by  the  Navy.  For  this  reason, standard Navy-wide performance qualification tests are not practical; therefore, the local examiner must prepare  such  operational  tests  as  required.  Numerous samples  of  operational  tests  are  contained  in  the NAVFAC  P-306. LICENSE  FORMS After  an  applicant  satisfactorily  completes  all  the required tests, the examiner issues a license that lists each type of vehicle the license holder is authorized to operate. Any restrictions imposed on the license are also  listed. 1-44