Florida DMV Hazmat rules - don't make my mistake!

That's crazy. I took all my endorsement tests at the same time before I got my CDL

 

I other countries you need 2 years experience to be able to handle Hazmat

 

In Michigan you have to get your finger prints and background check before they will let you take the test.and that can take up to thirty days

 

that's the way it is for my state as well, and no, a student cannot even take the hazmat test, must have the CDL first. usually recommended for a student here to at least get the finger printing and background checks done before graduation and the road test, as the results are valid for 60 days, here.

 

I wouldn't bother trying to change the mind of any DMV employees. Look on the bright side, you didn't give the TSA any money.

 

I just finished my Hazmat and Tanker test in DMV, Clearwater,FL last week
I already had CDL . They my short form, passed vision , then test , then fingerprint , finished with everything in about 2 hours,
Tanker endorsement you get right on a spot . Hazmat after you have been approved from Tallahassee office DMV , they will check your background. Paid 141$ for everything. 135 for background and 6 $ for tests

 

In il u need to pay Atleast 100 or 80 I forgot, fingerprint, get confirm letter, test and then it's on your license, I'm not even sure they even allow permit to have hazmat . Every states different

 

If that's their policy it won't do any good talking to someone hire up.I would keep studying so all of what you learned stays fresh in your mind till you get your CDL.I do think your DMV
should have told you this before you took the test though.That's who I would talking to,the one that gave you the test.She's suppose to know these things.Tell her you want your money back..

 

It's completely ridiculous that something that's supposedly controlled by the Federal Gov't is screwed with so much by the states. Here in VA you just go to the DMV and take the test. When you pass you go back to the counter and get fingerprinted and then you wait for TSA's nonsense. Really no reason for other states to make you go elsewhere for prints OR to ask "permission" which is obviously made up since many states don't do it.

To the OP: YES! Complain! If that's the way FL does it then you shouldn't have been allowed to test. They screwed you out of money plain and simple. COMPLAIN! Do it professionally and preferably in person. You may (should) be able to get the next test waived at least as far as money goes. Being State gov't don't expect much but if they don't do anything for you I'd also file a complaint with your states Attorney General. You'd be amazed what that can do when you have a legit complaint. Be realistic but don't just lay down for them either.