I agree it should be a requirement.

When the testing officer approached me on getting the first endorsement for over 26,000 lbs, he had me study a manual and take a test. He was in the office when I was taking the test andhe was on the phone with Albany DMV. He told me to rip up the test and said all he had to do was t give a road test. He even had to run the computer for the clerks to get the endorsement to appear on my license.

Oh well, he just wanted a ride in my coach.