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CDL Driving test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chuckstyl5, Dec 27, 2019.

  1. Dec 27, 2019 #1
    chuckstyl5

    chuckstyl5 Bobtail Member

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    Ok guys -- Bare with me here.
    I will be driving a F450 dually (14,500 GVW) and trailer (13,200 GVW) total 27,700 GCW

    I need a CDL but not necessarily with airbrakes - I will never be driving a semi

    But to get a manual and airbrakes can I just take a Class B with air brakes driving test?
     
    chuckstyl5, Dec 27, 2019
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  3. Dec 27, 2019 #2
    FozzyNOK

    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    That didn't work for a driver we hired, he had to take everything to upgrade..Pre-trip and driving test. He already had a Class A.. without air brake endorsement
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2019 #3
    x1Heavy

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    No. You are a Combination Vehicle. Thus CDL A
     
    x1Heavy, Dec 27, 2019
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  5. Dec 27, 2019 #4
    kemosabi49

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    To get a Class A with air brakes you must test in a Class A type vehicle WITH air brakes.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2019 #5
    chuckstyl5

    chuckstyl5 Bobtail Member

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    correct but I was going to get it without air brakes
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2019 #6
    chuckstyl5

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    but if I get a class A no air brakes CDL for work purposes first and then go back later with a class B manual vehicle with air brakes for a driving test as I already passed my written test ... does it mean I can drive a class A manual with air brakes??
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2019 #7
    x1Heavy

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    No.

    You are rated according to the vehicle you present to the Revenuer (DMV) for testing in. If it has airbrakes, then you are off to that part of testing. If it does not have air brakes then you will recieve a restriction against it.

    Im not real sure which way it will go if you already or will pass a written on airbraking etc.

    Many truck school graduates present a auto 18 wheeler to the state for testing and then wonder why they are banned from using manual transmission by restriction after.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2019 #8
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Does the air brake test even require a road test? I think you just need an air brake equipped vehicle to demonstrate you know the rules/regs
     
    HillbillyDeluxeTruck, Dec 27, 2019
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  11. Dec 28, 2019 #9
    Fredterbert6666

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    Isnt he taking the road test anyway. The air brake is easy, just memorize a few steps. takes like 5 min
     
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