Question about removing Z restrictions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SteveW48, Oct 16, 2016.

  1. SteveW48

    SteveW48 Bobtail Member

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    I have class A license with Z restrictions (except tractor trailers)...I need to remove this restriction because of my new job. Will I be able to inspect 5th wheel and trailor and do drive test or will I have to take the whole pre trip over from truck to end of trailer?
     
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  3. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    ,sounds like you'll need to test again but I would ask your local dmv.

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    Z

    If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a "Z" no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.

    https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/drivers
     
  4. SteveW48

    SteveW48 Bobtail Member

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  5. SteveW48

    SteveW48 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you
     
    dca Thanks this.
  6. Jubal3

    Jubal3 Heavy Load Member

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    Don't sweat it, review everything from school and be ready to do it right.

    I actually did a full-on 108-point inspection the other day because the truck was running rough and I wanted to make sure I hadn't missed everything.

    felt really wierd testing the horns, etc, but it's not stupid. Actually caught a bad wiper and moderately low brake fluid.
     
  7. RollingRecaps

    RollingRecaps Light Load Member

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    Hmmm I have never found a place to add brake fluid on this Cascadia mind telling us what section of that 108 point inspection it can be found in :)
     
  8. SteveW48

    SteveW48 Bobtail Member

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    I didn't go to school lol. I got my Class A with a air brake dump truck with pintle hook and a 30' electric brakes trailer. Before all this I tested on the general knowledge, air brakes, combination and passes them all.
     
  9. Ke6gwf

    Ke6gwf Medium Load Member

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    It goes in the reservoir right next to the muffler bearing.
    Look for the Headlight Fluid filler, and then look to the right.
     
  10. Ke6gwf

    Ke6gwf Medium Load Member

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    My memory is that for removing an air brake restriction, you have to do the whole driving test again, but you would need to ask your DMV for sure, and get a new handbook, and the right forms while you are there.
     
  11. thejackal

    thejackal Road Train Member

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    Wow..never heard of z before. I thought that was a Canadian thing. Learn something new everyday
     
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