Overview - Military CDL Skills Test Waiver
In May 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration finalized
the Commercial Learner's Permit rule. Within that rule is a provision that
gives State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) the authority to substitute
two years of CMV safe driving experience in military equivalents of commercial
motor vehicles, for the skills test portion of the commercial driver license
skills test. Military drivers must apply within one year of separation from
active duty.
The regulation, 49 CFR 383.77, provides guidance for SDLAs that requires the applicant to certify:
- His/ her safe driving experience;
- That he or she has not held more than one license (except a military DL) in the past two years;
- Has not had his/her base State issued driver license suspended, revoked or cancelled; and,
- Has not had convictions in any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying CDL offenses listed elsewhere in the regulations.
There are also other requirements that States must recognize in order to take advantage of this Skills Test Waiver, but the process allows States to assist veterans and active duty personnel in their transition from their military occupation to a civilian career. As more and more of our military troops return home from active duty, the Department of Transportation and FMCSA have joined with the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs to ease this process.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
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.
Get Started - Get YOUR Military CDL Skills Test Waiver
FMCSA, in collaboration with the US Army, Department of Defense and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, has generated a standardized Application for Military Skills Test Waiver form. This document addresses all of the issues captured in the new regulation including:
- Which violations can deny the waiver;
- Identifying the specific type(s) of vehicle which the service member was licensed to drive; and,
- An endorsement by the service member's commanding officer of the safe driving record.
ALL states currently offer the skills test waiver for military drivers.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR CDL?
Prepare for YOUR CDL Tests NOW . . .
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
"I just want to thank you for your program. Much better than expected. I got my Class B permit on my first try. I am now studying your CDL skills tests material before I start my hands-on training.
" - M.K., Lakeland, FL
"My friend told me how hard the tests were . . . he finally passed on his third try. He couldn't believe how well I did in such a short time with your CDL Course. He wishes that he used your product.
" - D.I., Mobile, AL
"Our firm has been using your CDL test prep program for over two years. All of our employees have passed on their first try so far. In the past, many had to take their tests two and three times.
" - D.L., Scranton, PA
"Just what I needed. Prepared me for my Class B CDL. It was fast and efficient. I passed my CDL written tests on my first try. Helped me get a handle on the skills tests so that it went much easier.
" - A.H., Des Moines, IA
