Loophole to remove Automatic Restriction

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by DesperateCDLstudent, May 6, 2022.

  1. DesperateCDLstudent

    DesperateCDLstudent Light Load Member

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    This applies even with the new regulations. Get a new CDL permit, learn how to drive manual (of course), then take the CDL exam. Okay, so what’s the loophole?

    You only have to take the road test portion, and you can take it in a Class A or Class B vehicle, AND you can even do it as a Bobtail.

    You may have to pushback on some examiners if they don’t know the rules, but this is an actual fact. Just thought I’d share.
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    So just how does one get around this requirement?

    (2) The person must pass a driving or skills test in accordance with the standards contained in subparts F, G, and H of this part taken in a motor vehicle that is representative of the type of motor vehicle the person operates or expects to operate; or provide evidence that he/she has successfully passed a driving test administered by an authorized third party.

    A bobtail isn't representative of a class a vehicle....
     
  4. DesperateCDLstudent

    DesperateCDLstudent Light Load Member

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    I’m just telling you what I know and have seen first hand. I will note that the excerpt you provided does not mention a class. It mentions a motor vehicle that is representative of.
     
  5. DesperateCDLstudent

    DesperateCDLstudent Light Load Member

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    I agree but if you already have your CDL with a restriction, you can drive it. This is just to get the restriction off without going through the entire process again. I saw people at my old school that work as fuel haulers in the same class as me, doing the same stuff, when they could have just went and tested out.
     
  6. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    as mentioned in #3, just take the class, and tests in a stick shift truck. all this nonsense of so many that only want to drive automatics, is taking a huge bite out of thier butts (and wallets) to retest.

    if the school one goes to ONLY has automatics?

    seek out another school.

    yeah, simple to say i know, but then again, it ain't my problem if anyone has any restrictions.

    i think it's called the dumbing down of America, where so many want an easy way into something.
     
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  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    100%. I straight up told the school I went to that I'm not interested in an auto. If they couldn't put me in a manual I'd go elsewhere. Fortunately all the trucks they had were 18 speeds.
     
  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    The vehicle type (auto/manual) you take your road test in is what determines your license restrictions.
     
  9. rockeee

    rockeee Medium Load Member

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    Do you have a link to this info?
     
  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Does anyone remember the words to the Serenity Prayer?
     
  11. DesperateCDLstudent

    DesperateCDLstudent Light Load Member

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    Yes. But if you have a restriction you can use this loophole to test in a manual to remove it without doing the whole thing over.
     
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