(a) The employer must establish a driving test program for certification purposes under the Employer Testing Program, which includes the utilization of the Commercial Driver License Driving Performance Evaluation criteria established by the department, in all driving tests used for certification purposes.

(b) All driving tests must be conducted by an Examiner who has been authorized by the department to conduct driving tests for the Employer Testing Program.

(c) All driving tests must be conducted on an employer's department approved route, with no deviations from the approved route.

(d) If the employer utilizes a commercial vehicle with special equipment plates during the driving test, a trip permit is required at the time of the test.