I live in Texas and I have a Class A Permit

in school we never kept logs with a permit
but physical was first day

 

Yes yes yes ...your supv. should be able to direct you. If you're going to practice driving with your shiny new permit you have to be legal at all times. Enjoy and be safe.

 

Just dont drive outside the state of texas unless your 21 or over lol

 

According to my instructor ( he only drove for 38 years...), to strictly be legal, you need to keep a log book.
Since we drive around Ft Worth hauling a 48" trailer that advertises "Professional CDL Training" in 3' high letters chances of us getting stopped are pretty remote unless one of us hits something....but if you're working for someone, to be safe you should carry a medical certificate, your permit and an up to date logbook.
We started our logbooks day one of class, and turn them in everyday... ok, the next morning.... but carry them in the truck.
If you're just sitting in the passenger seat, you're not driving, you don't need anything but written permission to be there.
IF you drive at all, you need to be legal=all documents.

What's amazing is how far straight up a person can bounce a truck when they forget to clutch....

Y'all take care,
Mary

 

KrashdrGon is right but also be sure your instructor is in the passenger seat at all times while you are driving under a permit. If you get stopped under permit and instructor isn't present in the front seat, it could mean for big trouble.