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question about getting your A from a B

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Johnk27, Oct 1, 2021.

  1. Oct 1, 2021 #1
    Johnk27

    Johnk27 Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone. i have a class B license and i got a job at a town and they need me to get my A so im studying for the permit. since i already have my B do i need to retake the general knowledge portion or just the combinations? im from MA if that matters. thanks!
     
    Johnk27, Oct 1, 2021
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  3. Oct 1, 2021 #2
    Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Call your dmv.

    Here it depends on what SoS you go to, some require everything if your cdl is over 2 years old and others don’t give a crap.

    The written exam is so easy, relax and take it.
     
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  4. Oct 2, 2021 #3
    aramil248

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    You pretty much do whatever you see on that electronic screen on test day. You would need to do a road test in a class A truck atleast
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2021 #4
    Packmule_Delphi

    Packmule_Delphi Bobtail Member

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    I just went through this exact thing. In PA all I had to take was the combination test to get my permit.
     
    Packmule_Delphi, Oct 3, 2021
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  7. Oct 3, 2021 #5
    abyliks

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    You have to do the whole test completely over with combination, pre trip, air brakes, etc
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2021 #6
    Packmule_Delphi

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    pretrip, basic parking, and then road test.
     
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