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DOT TEST BEFORE SCHOOL

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DexterSaintJock, Nov 27, 2023.

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  1. Nov 28, 2023 #51
    DexterSaintJock

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    OK awesome because a private school that I might join said they will be charging me extra for those. Should I not do it with them and just do them on my own on the Internet? or how do I do them? Thanx!
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2023 #52
    DexterSaintJock

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    or maybe they will help me get them for free included in my training or what do you think is going to happen? Because you said I can do those on my own right?
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2023 #53
    FullMetalJacket

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    You practice tests on internet (or book/booklets).

    You take the tests at DMV. May be small fee.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2023 #54
    DexterSaintJock

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    So someone told me to get hazmat tankers doubles and triples. Should I get any more than that? I also want to do the certificate for driving passengers if I ever need to....so do I do that on the Internet as well and take that test at the DMV as well? Which certificates are the most expensive?
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2023 #55
    FullMetalJacket

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    Definitely hazmat, tanker & doubles/triples for trucking.

    Makes you that much more versatile & opens up many more load options.

    Even some household/grocery is minor haz. And, van/reefer often get multiple large liquid totes (big box tanks) that require tanker. Even though it is not actually a tanker. Think sloshing liquids/weight in large containers.

    Passenger stuff up to you for buses.
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2023 #56
    DexterSaintJock

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    yeah it's for buses or production vehicles for TV and film or transporting people in need, etc.
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2023 #57
    FullMetalJacket

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    Ah yes,

    Forgot you are coming from entertainment.

    Man, I'm getting closer & closer to deciding to go that way myself.
     
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  10. Nov 28, 2023 #58
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    When I was in school I was told not to go for any endorsements until after passing the driving exam because the examiner could go extra hard on you if they see you have endorsements. Im not sure how true that is.

    The hazmat endorsement is the most expensive. It requires TSA clearance which is around $150 plus the written test.
     
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  11. Nov 28, 2023 #59
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    Interesting,

    Never heard that. Can't imagine how the examiner can go extra hard on you. You ether pass or not. Pretty cut & dry.

    I forgot about TWIC needed. Been awhile. Good mention.
     
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  12. Nov 28, 2023 #60
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    Thats just what they told me when I was in school. It might be the backwards state I took the test in though.

    You dont need TWIC for a hazmat endorsement. The TWIC is something else
     
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