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new road test req'd for going from class B to class A?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chromdome, Dec 30, 2011.

  1. Dec 30, 2011 #1
    chromdome

    chromdome Bobtail Member

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    I have been driving on my Class B for about 16 months/ over 100,000 miles. I now want to upgrade to the Class A. I need to know if a new road test with a trailer will be required...or, will I only have a quiz to take at the DMV?
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2011 #2
    hellomcflywakeup

    hellomcflywakeup Light Load Member

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    you have to road test
     
    hellomcflywakeup, Dec 30, 2011
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  4. Dec 30, 2011 #3
    Bill104

    Bill104 <b>Pepsiholic</b>

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    Road and skill, with a pretrip I beleave,
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2011 #4
    chromdome

    chromdome Bobtail Member

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    That's what I figured. I just needed a confirmation. I'm switching jobs and want to be able to use my current employers vehicles to go test in(FREE!)... then, pass, then go to my new place/job! Lol.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2011 #5
    Skip1965

    Skip1965 Medium Load Member

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    You will likely have to redo drivers school as well.

    I had a guy in my class that had a class B and decide to try driving a school bus, so he had to go back to school to get the class C. After driving school bus for a year he knew it was not for him. He decided to drive regional and had to go to school to get class A.

    Now, this is Ohio and it is difficult to find a place to practice or test unless you are enrolled in school due to insurance requirements. DMV test sites will not let you test unless you are specifically covered by insurance.

    You may find it different where you are, but most states have the insurance hurdle to contend with.

    Good luck
     
    Skip1965, Dec 30, 2011
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  8. Dec 31, 2011 #6
    roadreeler57

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    Written & driving skills test definately....Tractor trailer is a whole diffent ball game & your class B experience wont help you a bit...Sorry about the bad news..
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2011 #7
    REXHOUND

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    U need take 20 guestion combo test, and road test with a combo truck that meets the proper weights. Then u must show u can eat 4 cans of beans, 2 bottle hot sauce, and i raw fish b4 test, and be able to not use the bathroom for an hour while u test, one wet fart=auto fail... then the instructor may let u in the A club. Good luck:biggrin_25525:
     
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