No. Targeted ELP training teaches a driver the specific vocabulary, document terminology, sign comprehension, and conversational patterns required to pass the four-function test in 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2). It is highly effective as a focused supplement for drivers with moderate English who need to learn the operational and inspection-specific vocabulary. It is not a substitute for general English language learning. A driver with no functional English will not pass a targeted ELP course in a short timeframe and should be in a longer-term language program before being dispatched. The carrier remains responsible under §391.11(a) for verifying that each dispatched driver meets the qualification.
