where to get CDL book other than the internet, and where to test

So, went to the DMV today. They didn't have any paper copies of the CDL book for WA.

Also, went to the front desk to ask for info about CDL testing for the written, and driving exams.

They had no clue.

The DMV in Northwest WA no longer runs testing, nor offers training materials (like a paper copy of a CDL book that's updated with the new laws established during December regarding types of cargo distributions etc.) for a person to get his/her Class A, CDL.

I asked if any of them knew where I could get information for it, the people working there, had no idea at all.............

 

The one online was last updated in Feb of 2010. Doesn't have any of the new changes regarding some of the newer breaking systems (different types of the same things) nor the new laws about different cargo distributions for the type of cargo/variety in the trailer. From March 2010-Dec 2010, they made 23 alterations to the WA CDL book. Making parts of it obsolete, and some parts now illegal.

And the actual DMV office itself, didn't have any information at all. They aren't even allowed to do the written even. And had no idea where to go for any testing for either exams. DMV Offices according to the lady at the counter, are no longer "legal" to do testing of anything larger than 14ft long.

 

But how do you get the permit to go to a Trucking School, when the DMV offices can't give out permits?

 

It's the same Licensing Office I've gone too for well over 11 years now. They used to have CDL info and books overloaded on the walls. I'd rather not have to drive all the way down to Bellevue, but if it's what I gotta do...

Argh.....

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So in the Bellevue office they DID let you get that stuff? Does the Bellevue office also provide testing for the written exam? And do they also do the drivers exam? Or is that elsewhere per them?