English language proficiency
Coverage of English language proficiency in the Nexus archive.
- WATCH: Feds move to close commercial driver's license loophole after deadly Virginia bus crash
Federal authorities are working to close a commercial driver's license (CDL) loophole following a deadly Virginia bus crash. The incident involved a bus driver who did not speak English obtaining a CDL through a complex process, as detailed by Washington Times reporter Susan Ferrechio.
- What qualifications are bus drivers required to have to operate on the roads safely?
A bus crash in Virginia killed five people, including a family of four traveling to a wedding. The driver, Jing Dong, faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Investigations focus on his qualifications, including English language proficiency and adherence to speed and safety regulations.
- Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws
Joe Abraham, father of a woman killed by an illegal immigrant DUI driver, warns about lax driver's license laws. The article highlights fatal crashes involving unvetted illegal immigrant drivers, including cases in Florida and Illinois, and criticizes politicians for neglecting safety measures like English proficiency requirements.