Cdl A and CDL C, how to remove automatic restriction?

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  1. Chebbydriver7195

    Chebbydriver7195 Light Load Member

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    So I have a class A cdl with an automatic restriction. Could I take another test in say a straight truck (think box truck) with a manual to have that restriction removed?
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    No. Unfortunately.
     
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  4. Chebbydriver7195

    Chebbydriver7195 Light Load Member

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    So I'd have to do the test in a tractor trailer combo. I couldn't just do it in a commercial box truck?
     
  5. Cam Roberts

    Cam Roberts Road Train Member

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    Take test in box truck with manual, you will get a class b.
    You must take test in vehicle for what you want on license. Even if you have class a with automatic.
    With that said, must be a 18 wheeler with a Eaton fuller and you best have your stuff together. The minute you start grinding and missing gears, is the minute the examiner has you pull the truck over and makes you ride back to the yard in the seat of shame.
    Unfortunately, yeah you must retake the whole exam to get the restriction removed. That’s why it is stressed on this site to never get a cdl in a automatic unless you plan on driving for a mega for the rest of your life. However, a lot of locals are adding autos to their fleets these days becuase they can’t find drivers.
     
  6. x1Heavy

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    No.
     
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  7. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Yes. Tractor trailer.
     
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  8. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I tell people thinking about trucking that has to be in a manual 18 wheeler to test for CDLA until Blue in my face.
     
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  10. Cam Roberts

    Cam Roberts Road Train Member

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    Diarrhea is bad
     
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  11. Flat Earth Trucker

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    Are you that Asian fill in guy for the Blue Man Group? :biggrin_25525:
     
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