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transfering states

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GS4, Mar 8, 2011.

  1. Mar 8, 2011 #1
    GS4

    GS4 Bobtail Member

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    Ok so I have recently got my license in the state of Rhode Island I have a few endorsements like tankers/doubles triples and trying to get my passengers need the road test for this one, will also get my Hazmat, but me and my wife are looking into moving to the state of Florida next year, I currently don't drive for a living, but was wondering how easy will transferring all these endorsements be to the new state?
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2011 #2
    ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    One of the benefits of a CDL--same everywhere--just go to DMV in Fl and exchange--they will accept your current license--they will have you take a BS eye exam--and if you already have your haz-mat(depending on how long since last hazmat reqaulify)may have you retake written--no biggie--BUT if you aare going to FLA--make an APPOINTMENT--if you are in any larger areas--or you will be there all day!
    just my $.02
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2011 #3
    Pete07

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    I moved from Iowa to Texas and everything transferred except my Hazmat. I needed to retest for it but I just let it go since I wouldn't be using it while down here. I'll take the test again when I move back to Iowa
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2011 #4
    turnanburn

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    Some states now require you to retest to get a CDL in them. No transfers. Stupid hassle. Hopefully not Florida.
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2011 #5
    Lilbit

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    I don't know if Florida has changed, but in 2000 when I moved there, the only thing I had to retest on was my hazmat.
     
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