CDL License

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Exit310, Jun 10, 2012.

  1. Exit310

    Exit310 Medium Load Member

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    Attending community college for my cdl training, how long does it take to receive your license with all endorsements including hazmat?
     
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    Not sure about your training program--but for me it took only as
    long as I was dedicated to study for each test. I knew I needed
    General Knowledge, Airbrake and Combination to get the PERMIT so I studied those first
    and took one at a time, although I live near the testing (DMV) station.
    As I passed each one I'd study for te next and so on until I passed them all.
    The three listed above were necessary before starting school--so check with your
    community college. Since I had the time I also took tanker, doubles/triples and
    haz mat. For Haz you will need to also pay a fee and submit fingerprints for a background
    check, which could take 4 weeks.

    So to answer your question--get your state testing manual and start studying. There are also
    sites online that help you prepare for the tests (see toolbar above--CDL Practice Tests)
    I suppose you could get them all in one day if you were to study your butt off.
    You won't get your CDL A until you finish school and take your driving test.
    The 1st hurdle is to pass your knowledge tests to get your permit!

    As I recall the general knowledge was like 50 questions and almost all the others
    were like 25 questions. That may differ from state to state.

    Good Luck to you!
     
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    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    also.. if you take all your written test at once,then it would only cost you one fee. if you take one at a time,it would cost more.
     
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    We will be taking the endorsement tests when we go for our permit within the first week, then it will be about 3 weeks later when the class tests for Inspection and road test. You will want to check with your instructor on the time line for everything.