How long is the written test usually good for?

First you need to go pass a DOT Physical...

Then To get a CDL you have to get a permit first, So you go to the DMV and you take the "General Knowledge" "Air Brakes" and "Combination Vehicles" test, If you pass all three they will give you a CDL Permit.

Then once you finish school or are ready to test you go back to the DMV (if your not tested at your school) and You will do a Pre-Trip, then a Backing test, and then the road test and if you pass all three of those they hand you a CDL!

Permits are good for anywhere from 30 days to 2 years it depends on your state...


American Trucker

 

Your referring to the test for your CDL Permit, correct? In TN it is good for a year, you would have to ask you DMV how long it is goof for in your state. In TN you take the Hazardous test same time you take the other tests for your permit but you actually don't get the Hazerdous endorsment until after you get your actual liscense.

SheepDog

 

Yes you do your DOT physical first there usually $25-$100 you can get one done at almost any clinic, and as long as your in good health its good for 2 years.

Then you go to school, make sure you call companies you want to work for to see if they hire out of the school you want to go to before you go to school. Some companies wont hire students from certain Schools.



American Trucker

 

your DOT physical is good for 2 yrs. the rest is right

 

american-trucker has fast fingers when typing or do you have voice typing.

 

lol no I'm just young and fast!



American Trucker

 

okay,,,
step 1; DOT Physical
step 2; permit(study commercial drivers book from DMV)
BOTH GOOD for as long as WA allows
step 3; school
step 4; CDL liscense, actual test at DMV's
step 5; company driver.....Best of luck to you

SheepDog