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Passenger endorsement

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GS4, Apr 19, 2011.

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  1. Apr 19, 2011 #1
    GS4

    GS4 Bobtail Member

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    OK so I have this question I currently have (A) class, but im taking my PE next week, set up the appointment today, but im taking my road test on a 20,000 26 passenger bus, now the guy told me that was a class (C) vehicle, my permit says class (B) on it, now will i be able to driver a charter bus in the future or do i have to take another road test with a heavier bus? I live in the state if Rhode Island. im a bit confused by this.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2011 #2
    lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    will you need a bus endorsement?a class A will be fine to drive with Passendorsement
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2011 #3
    GS4

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    so as long as I have a class A with the passenger on my license I can operate any size and weight bus correct?
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2011 #4
    lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    Correct........................
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2011 #5
    Flying Dutchman

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    That does depend on the rule of your state. Here in CA, whatver size van/bus you test in, is what your maximum size allowable vehicle is.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2011 #6
    GS4

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    I was told that it doesn't matter, is like testing for your CDL -A on a 28' pup and driving a 53' trailer. the P Endorsement will still be on your A class license.
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2011 #7
    rodknocker

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    You need a passenger endorsement operating any vehicle that can carry more than 15 people. A school bus requires another endorsement. Class A license will only cover the weight and airbrake part of it. So I'm told
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2011 #8
    Flying Dutchman

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    Must be nice! I was going to get the P endorsement just b/c I have easy access to the 15 passenger vans...but I would be restricted to that size van until I upgraded to a larger bus and tested in it.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2011 #9
    123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    So,

    in texas, if you pull double 28' pups.....







    how many illegals can you haul ?????


    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2011 #10
    Flying Dutchman

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    That entirely depends if it is to or from their home country....
     
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    123456 Thanks this.
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