DOT Medical Card question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hoovified, Apr 27, 2015.

  1. hoovified

    hoovified Bobtail Member

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    Hello,

    I will (hopefully!) be going to school in July. I would like to get my medical card before I do so, because I would hate to spend $6000 on a course just to find out I can't pass the medical portion of it and then be out all of that money. I will probably be studying for my permit awhile (and probably getting it) to make it easier on myself while in school.

    Do I need to have a medical card and then go for my permit? Or do I get my permit and then go for my medical card? I can't find any information on the order of which to do things, besides permit and then license (duh lol).

    I live in Pennsylvania. I will be attending LCCC, for those wondering :)

    Thank you in advance.
     
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  3. sharkswitlazers

    sharkswitlazers Bobtail Member

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    It might be the same elsewhere, but I'm not sure.
    In California you need the med card before you can even get your CDL permit. I was actually just reading this on the DMV website
     
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  4. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    Same here in my state. DOT medical first, permit second.
     
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  5. hoovified

    hoovified Bobtail Member

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    Okay, that was what I was thinking but found it strange I couldn't find it any where. I Googled it and even have the Commercial Driver's Manual sitting right here and can't find it any where. It does make the most sense that way, which is why I was thinking it might be different LOL
     
  6. Steel Maverick

    Steel Maverick Light Load Member

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    Do they still give medical 'cards'? I got mine about 6 weeks ago and they told me that they only give you a medical form. There is no card to put in your wallet? Maybe only in California?
     
  7. hoovified

    hoovified Bobtail Member

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    My ex boyfriend got a card... that wasn't very long ago. I don't know. I thought you needed a card, I think you get a temporary one and then a real one in the mail? Maybe someone who is an actual driver can answer that, as obviously I am not LOL
     
  8. TLeaHeart

    TLeaHeart Road Train Member

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    no medical card anymore. It is now part of your license.
     
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  9. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Idk I did that med card merge thingy but I went back to get an endorsement and the dmv ask for my med card just to make sure everything is up to date...so I still carry mind
     
  10. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    I just had to renew my medical card. At the DMV I was asked for it, and gave it to the gal, then she gave it back to me, once she scanned it.
     
  11. jbee

    jbee Medium Load Member

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    IN PA, according to PennDOT, you have to "Self Certify" before either getting a learners permit or transferring your CDL to the state.

    Meaning, yes, you have to obtain a DOT Physical first and provide it when applying for your learners permit.

    I'm sure in PA, like most schools, they schedule you for an exam right at the beginning.
     
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