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Class AP vs Class BP

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BobDog, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. Jun 19, 2013 #1
    BobDog

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    I realized today that in spite of my telling the DDS worker that I wanted to take the test for the Class A permit, it's showing "Class BP" on my permit. Does anyone know why they issued me the Class B permit instead? I took the General Knowledge exam, which was 50 questions and the Airbrakes exam, which 25 questions. Will I have to take the exams again and get my Class A permit before I'm able to get my Class A CDL? I'm in Georgia.
     
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  3. Jun 19, 2013 #2
    BobDog

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    I'm sorry. I believe my question belongs in the Trucking Regulations forum.
     
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  4. Jun 19, 2013 #3
    White Dog

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    The answer is simple my friend....you did not take the "Combinations" test.

    General Knowledge
    Air Brakes
    Combination Vehicle
    Those are the three minimum tests for a Class A (atleast in Iowa).
     
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  5. Jun 19, 2013 #4
    wulfman75

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    Same everywhere. need to do the Combination test
     
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  7. Jun 19, 2013 #5
    HotH2o

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    Yep. Not to beat a dead horse but you have to take the combination test as well.
     
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  8. Jun 19, 2013 #6
    BobDog

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    Thanks for the responses. I hate to have to go back, as last time, I had to wait 3 1/2 hours at the DDS (or DMV) before I was administered my test. I'll probably just wait until I start CDL school. Anyway, thanks, again!
     
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  9. Jun 20, 2013 #7
    White Dog

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    So; your school requires you to take the written test on your own...and THEN come to school?
     
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  10. Jun 20, 2013 #8
    BobDog

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    No, but I just wanted to get it out of the way, since you're supposed to pass it your first week of school, anyway.
     
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  11. Jun 20, 2013 #9
    White Dog

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    I'll bet you a dollar to a doughnut they make you test over at school...then you will have paid for the test twice.
    I understand the excitement....but dude, don't pay twice for something you only need once. Take a breath.
     
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