The following rules in this part do not apply to a farm vehicle driver (as defined in § 390.5 of this subchapter) who is 18 years of age or older and who drives an articulated commercial motor vehicle:
(a)Section 391.11(b)(1) and (7) (relating to general qualifications of drivers);
(b)Subpart C (relating to disclosure of, investigation into, and inquiries about the background, character, and driving record of drivers);
(c)Subpart D (relating to road tests); and
(d)Subpart F (relating to maintenance of files and records).