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Getting ready for school....

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TJA, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. Jul 23, 2007 #1
    TJA

    TJA Bobtail Member

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    So, I've registered for driving school at local technical school that starts in mid-September and before it starts I have to have my CDL permit and a DOT physical.
    The permit is no problem, I know how to get it, but the DOT physical is a bit confusing. Is it a basic physical I can get at any doctor's office, my GP for example or do I need to look a DOT certified MD up in the phonebook or something?
    Also, the said I didn't need a drug test, that they would do it in school. Seems kind of weird I guess that I have to get the physical on my own, but not the drug test before they let us start driving the trucks in school. Should I just go ahead and get the drug test or do they want to do it to make sure your own MD doesn't "fix it" so you pass?

    Thanks all.
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2007 #2
    FozzyNOK

    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    I haven't followed the new driver area here that much, but a first priority is to apply and get approved for the company of your choice and possibly several. THEN go to the schools that they will accept.

    Your own physician could possibly do the physical with the forms that the have at most state's DMV. You may have to ask for one. Most "walk in" clinics do a lot of DOT physicals and they are reasonably priced
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2007 #3
    ddog

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    You might check if votech has a deal with a local MD for $38 vs $70 for DOT test. And yes, votech wants to make sure you don't get high after DOT test before you drive their equipment. If it were my equipment, it would seem like a reasonable precaution to have one last check right before school.

    Have fun taking it up and down those mountains between you and Chattanooga.
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2007 #4
    TJA

    TJA Bobtail Member

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    Good points. Looking forward to the mountain driving, is it tough?
     
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