Today I start my journey to get my CDL! Wish me luck! Any tips are appreciated!! So excited!

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    ExoGeniVI, Jun 16, 2023
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    Once you obtain the CDL never do a Lease purchase contract!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    GOOD LUCK !!
     
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    Alright. Whats that and why should avoid that?
     
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    use the search area and read the horror stories.
     
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    Congratulations - and , never stop asking questions, especially ones like these.
     
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    Don't quit or get sidetracked...until you actually DO get that CDL. Get the class "A" CDL. Don't bother with the other.

    -- Lual
     
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    Get as many endorsements as you can in the beginning
     
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    Do I just ask for endorsements during my 3-4 week stay at the CDL school? Which one's would really benefit me?
     
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    I would get them all (I never wanted bus) and test for them all.. get your background and Hazmat done.. it opens a lot more options.. and since you're going to be testing anyway.. may as well knock them out.

    Study and write down the in cab air brake test.. I have had to fail more people on that single thing that literally anything
     
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