CDL permit

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  1. procharged392

    procharged392 Bobtail Member

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    I just got back from the DMV to do my general knowledge test. Can someone clarify if the airbrake test is mandatory for hot shotting? I just thought it was the general knowledge, skills and over the road. Maybe I misunderstood, but hoping someone can confirm.
     
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  3. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    I doubt it. The air brake test should only be for those driving equipment with air brakes. Semi trucks and trailers and most Penske trucks have air brakes.
     

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  4. Ridlingdj

    Ridlingdj Medium Load Member

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    No it is not mandatory but you will have a restriction on your license just go ahead and get the air brake test and you can drive anything
     
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  5. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    if you plan on staying hot shot, then you do not need the air-brakes.

    however, someday you may want to "move up" to larger vehicles and if they have air-brakes, then you will need it.

    but also be forewarned.....when you go for your DMV road test, and you took the air brake endorsement..??, you will need an air-brake vehicle at that time. otherwise it can be an instant failure.
     
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  6. procharged392

    procharged392 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks everyone for the response!

    I was going for the Class A with restrictions. I’m only considering hotshotting. On my app, it’s written VP, WT/F, GK, A, AB. GK is checked off and passed.
     
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  7. procharged392

    procharged392 Bobtail Member

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    Dang, per the DMV I need to take the written combination test. Wish they told me while I was there. Now another 3-4 hrs waiting at the DMV again.
     
  8. Rokko 78

    Rokko 78 Bobtail Member

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    I passed the cdl written test and it was the general knowledge, pre trip and combination vehicles. I did not have to take air brakes..that is for 18 wheelers.
     
  9. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Not necessarily.

    UHaul in town gave me a 28 foot box with airbraking under my CDL A with airbraking as a rental about 5 years ago. You would be surprised.

    It actually failed the DOT mandated airbrake check plus leak check failed as well as the buzzer being failed. Fail fail fail.

    I turned the truck back in and told the man he needs to have that towed to a shop big enough to fix that problem and hand me a little van. I'll make do.

    If you can dig up a airbrake vehicle for testing in towing a trailer at the 5th wheel then you might be golden. You never know when you need that to run some big stuff someday.
     
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