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To obtain a commercial drivers license
(CDL), depending on the Class and type of truck you will be
driving, the following will be needed to obtain such license.
The "written" exams consist of the
knowledge portion of your CDL exams. There are seven
different written exams. Which ones you will be required to take
and pass depends upon the type of commercial vehicle that you will
be driving. A description of these written exams follows . . .
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General Knowledge
Test - Must be taken and passed by ALL CDL applicants no matter
what Class of CDL or Type of Endorsement(s) are needed. You WILL
take this written test. You WILL pass this written test if you are
to obtain a CDL.
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Air Brakes Test
- Must be taken and passed if any vehicle you drive has air
brakes.
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Combination Vehicles
Test - Must be taken and passed if you drive combination
vehicles requiring a Class "A" CDL.
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Passenger Transport
(P) Test - Must be taken and passed by all bus driver
applicants. An additional written test may be required if
transporting children to and from school.
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Hazardous Materials (H) Test - Must be taken
and passed if you transport hazardous materials requiring
"placarding".
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Tank Vehicles (N)
Test - Must be taken and passed if you drive a "tank" with a
capacity of more than 1000 gallons.
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Doubles &
Triples (T) Test - Must be taken and passed if you pull double
or triple trailers.
The "skills" exams consist of the practical portion of your CDL
exams. They consist of three parts as follows . . .
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Pre-Trip Vehicle
Inspection Test - You will be tested to see if you know whether
your vehicle is safe to drive. The examiner will score each item
that you correctly inspect and explain.
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Basic Vehicle
Control Test - You will be tested on your basic skills in
controlling the vehicle . . . including moving your vehicle
forward, backward, and turning within a defined area. You will be
scored on how well you stay within the boundaries and how may
pull-ups you make.
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On-Road Test - You will be tested on your
skill to safely drive your vehicle in several different
situations.
The skills exams are taken in the same "type" vehicle that you will
be licensed in.
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