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Getting Class B by myself (Tampa, FL)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Hmshood, Mar 21, 2018.

  1. Mar 21, 2018 #1
    Hmshood

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    I know I'll have to rent a truck with air brakes, is the test pretty easy compared to a Class A? I took the class A and aced the pretrip and backing, but for the road test but I hit a curb which is an automatic failure. I can't seem to figure out what is involved for a class B test

    Thanks for any advice
     
    Hmshood, Mar 21, 2018
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  3. Mar 21, 2018 #2
    ChaoSS

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    Why don't you try to retake the test?
     
    ChaoSS, Mar 21, 2018
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  4. Mar 21, 2018 #3
    Hmshood

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    I don't have the money to rent a semi, and I only want a class B anyway
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2018 #4
    ChaoSS

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    Well then, the test is the same. The skills test is the same, except you have less room to move around since your aren't dragging a trailer. Obviously be pretrip on the trailer. But you will need need a vehicle to take that test.


    If you plan on getting a p endorsement there is more to the tests.
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2018 #5
    Pobos33

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  8. Mar 21, 2018 #6
    Pobos33

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    Don' waste your time on a class b it' not worth it...just retake the class a just remember to make wider turns & slow down... good luck
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2018 #7
    Ridgeline

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    Many ALL rental companies require you to have a CDL to rent a truck that is over 26,000 lbs gvw which is needed to take a class B test.
     
    Ridgeline, Mar 21, 2018
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  10. Mar 21, 2018 #8
    Dumdriver

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    I know it takes more than that with the major companies (Ryder, Penske etc etc) now. They all require you have a corporate account set up with them.
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2018 #9
    ChaoSS

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    There are companies that will rent out trucks just for a test, generally with a guy who will sit in the passenger seat when legally required.
     
    ChaoSS, Mar 21, 2018
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