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Driving experience before starting training

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Diedrich, Feb 18, 2014.

  1. Feb 18, 2014 #1
    Diedrich

    Diedrich Bobtail Member

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    I,m 30 and I am looking into truck training.I have lots of driving experience, no criminal record and a clean driving record but I've never had my own insurance.I don't have a car right now but when I did it was insured under my dads name.I have two brothers that let me use their cars, so I still drive sometimes.I feel like I'm a good driver.Is it possible for me to get accepted into a truck training school like this and get a job?, or do I need to get a car insured under my name first to verify driving experience?
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2014 #2
    crxdc

    crxdc Road Train Member

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    As long as you have a regular drivers license you will be ok. I had 3 guys that were homeless that were getting the CDL to get off the streets.
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2014 #3
    Drivers girl

    Drivers girl Medium Load Member

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    We don't own a car and my bf went through school and is driving. Owning a vehicle doesn't show driving experience at all. That's why your driving record is attached to your license not anything else.
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2014 #4
    Moon_beam

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    I doubt that any company would know if you currently own a vehicle or have ever owned a vehicle. They will need to know your driving record and criminal record. They may ask how long you have lived at your current address and if less than perhaps 5 years what your prior address was.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2014 #5
    Diedrich

    Diedrich Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the help I feel a lot better now.Yes I do have a regular drivers license
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2014 #6
    blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Matters not. Valid license and pulse are the main thing.
     
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