Instructor Mad As A Wet Hen
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Good luck Mikky!
Thanx Richard! How are you liking school so far?
This is the best place to prepare for the cdl written exam. I studied here every night and when I went to take the tests they were as easy as I thought they would be. You really are able to retain alot of what you learn by studying in this format.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
If you haven't noticed by now, this site and The High Road are the best training available anywhere online. I got to school well prepared (even though I had not completed every part of THR) and fairly well ahead of my classmates. Did very well on the permit and endorsements (took all but Hazmat so far) and have started back on the Log Book and Weight & Balance sections now that I have moved off the yard and onto the road. The info from here can totally prepare you for your written exams and give you a real leg up when you get into the practical portion of class as well. Even so, you must stay humble. Understand that we will never know everything (especially at this stage of the game) and we can never stop learning. I didn't come here to be a Super Trucker, I came here to get the best info on how to be a safe and efficient trucker. If you did too, then you will not be disappointed.
To Brett, all the moderators, and contributors here; I thank you for what you have given me. I can't repay it so I will make sure to pay it forward.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Congrats Mikki!
And thanks Frank and Harvey!
Love hearing the success stories!
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Thanks so much! I was so nervous. Way easier than I expected. But...... I studied A LOT lol