Road Test For Florida Permit??

Hi all, I’m a Florida resident. I have my medical certificate, and have passed the general knowledge, air-brakes, and combinations tests at the DMV. Only today was I told I need to schedule a driving test up in Miami to actually be issued the permit!

Anyone here familiar with the process in Florida? Is this a newbie DMV employee’s misinformation? I thought the whole idea was to get a permit so I can *learn* to drive a truck.

I’m sweating it a little, because my intention was to go to a school orientation tomorrow with a fresh permit in hand.

Thanks for any input.

 

Thanks for the help guys. I’m definitely calling someone at another location to get the real scoop.

When I heard that, I immediately felt it was a case of putting the cart before the horse. I will update!

 

Sure enough it’s nonsense. I called someone at another DMV location who knows what they’re talking about and was told I should be issued a permit - no road test required. And that I should call them if I have trouble.

That sure is a relief to me!

 

I’ll be attending Sheridan Technical College in Pembroke Pines, a little northeast of Miami. A school that was recommended to me by a member on Truckers Report I should add. I’m driving up from the Keys for orientation tomorrow.

I plan to study and test for X and T endorsements between now and when my class begins on January 8th.

Almost forgot, I picked up my permit an hour ago!

 

Thanks, I think so. It’s surely the biggest professional move I’ve made yet. I’ve spent almost a year researching the industry, and deciding on the path I want to carve in trucking.

You @Chinatown have offered a wealth of knowledge since day one.