After Class A, Class B a no-brainer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Roadrunnergal, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. Roadrunnergal

    Roadrunnergal Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I'm new and just about to become a student. I want to do all this right just so as not to spend xtra $$$ that doesn't need to get spent.

    My question is:

    If I get training to pass my Class A CDL, (california), do I really need training to pass a Class B? Can't I do it on my own?

    Thanks for any answers/advice you can give me.

    RRGal
     
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  3. T-Lady

    T-Lady Medium Load Member

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    I got my class B half a lifetime ago...when you get your class A, it's going to cover everything (except motorcycles) smaller than a tractor-trailer.
     
  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Class A supercedes B, so you have it covered.
     
  5. Roadrunnergal

    Roadrunnergal Bobtail Member

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  6. AZS

    AZS Honk if anything falls off

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    Motorcycle is an endorsement anyway.
     
  7. samurai

    samurai Heavy Load Member

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    i know. after i get my cdl A the only licence i will need is a pilot licence..lol
     
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  8. Roadrunnergal

    Roadrunnergal Bobtail Member

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    Ha ha ha! Samurai, that's exactly what I just told everyone in my class yesterday! I just passed all the written tests for Class A and all endorsements. Monday I start training out at the yard. I'm very excited!
     
  9. Crusty

    Crusty <b>Just Plain Crusty</b>

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    I have class AM-TX. Does that mean I can only drive a motorcycle that bends in the middle while pulling a trailer with an extra gas tank?
     
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  10. samurai

    samurai Heavy Load Member

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    that would be a very weird ride.
     
  11. Roadrunnergal

    Roadrunnergal Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for that visual Crusty!
     
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