YOUR CDL
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There are THREE types (classifications) of CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
If you possess a Class C CDL, you may not drive Class A or Class B vehicles.
See detailed differences between the
CDL Classification Codes .
Class C CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Requirements
Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition
of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers,
including the driver, or is transporting material that has been designated
as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart
F of 49 CFR Part 172 or is transporting any quantity of a material listed
as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR Part 73. This also includes vehicles
with a tank exceeding 1000 gallons even when the GWVR does not exceed 26,000
pounds.
Employers may require their drivers to possess a Class C CDL as a condition of employment even when not required by statute. This is often due to their insurance carriers requiring this to ensure proper training leading to greater safety and fewer claims.
How to get a Class C CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
Provide documentation and pay fees
Provide Medical Certificate
Pass applicable written test(s) to obtain a CDL C permit (General
Knowledge) plus any applicable endorsement written tests
Pass skills tests in a "representative" type vehicle
For more detailed information, go to
how to get your CDL .
Class C Exam Requirements
To operate vehicles transporting placarded amounts of hazardous materials, or vehicles designed to transport more than 15 persons including the driver with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 26,001 lbs, then a Class C license is needed. The following tests are required:
General Knowledge test
Air Brakes (if applicable)
Pre-Trip (if applicable)
Basic Skills (if applicable)
CDL Road Test
Applicable exams for desired endorsements
You can normally take the required CDL written tests and obtain your your CDL permit without having to make an appointment.
If you need help . . .
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR CDL?
In addition to the CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the CDL and in the free CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
CDL written exams to get your CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
Covers ALL Eight CDL written tests. In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
Covers ALL Three CDL skills tests. In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
670 practice CDL test questions with actual answers.
Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along .
CDL study Quick Reviews.
Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
and much more!
May your new CAREER be prosperous!!!
Michael Hamilton
Director
