What does it take to get a CDL

[diablo rojo]

OK. He needs a class A. Is there a practice test online?

CRST has a practice test on their site.

[diablo rojo]

I don't think so, i only have to take the haz mat when i renew my lic. Now the friggen $100 for fbi fingerprints is bullshit. Hasn't been mentioned yet but DOT physical is required for CDL-A.

I think he meant all the reasons they can take it away from you.

[OreoStang]

I don't think so, i only have to take the haz mat when i renew my lic. Now the friggen $100 for fbi fingerprints is bullshit. Hasn't been mentioned yet but DOT physical is required for CDL-A.

U need a physical for both A and B. I had to get one when I got my B

That's not exactly a straight forward question. Will he need a Class B or Class A? Any endorsements?

If it's a B, it's four written tests and a simple driving test. If it's an A, there are some additional tests and the driving test is pretty much the same. Adding any endorsements just means more testing. My best suggestion, study up. There are plenty of resources online. CRST has a good "mock test" that will prepare him.

Get to the DMV early for the driving test....they only do so many per day. And practice the air brake test a lot.

As far as the tests it is air brakes, general knowledge, pre-trip, and combinations for class A. I think there is another one but can't remember

[Wish4svts]

Whats sad is how easy it is to obtain a class A here in Texas. Its scary to know some of these guys will be on the road and still really not knowing what the hell they're doing.

[Captain Crawfish]

Whats sad is how easy it is to obtain a class A here in Texas. Its scary to know some of these guys will be on the road and still really not knowing what the hell they're doing.

it wont take them long to find out. most new drivers dont go 6 weeks without screwing something up. a new driver has alot to learn and most of it will be learned by messing up

[Racewerx]

Whats sad is how easy it is to obtain a class A here in Texas. Its scary to know some of these guys will be on the road and still really not knowing what the hell they're doing.

This is truth. I could write a novel on the subject.

[347Mike]

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[MattB]

Even I have a class A CDL! Not very hard at all.