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WHAT IS THE PASSING SCORE FOR THE COMMERCIAL RULES KNOWLEDGE TEST?
70%
ALL OTHER KNOWLEDGE TESTS MUST BE PASSED WITH AN 80% OR BETTER.
200
HOW SOON CAN A DRIVER RENEW THEIR CDL LICENSE?
FMCSA confirmed a CDL can only be renewed ONE YEAR PRIOR to the actual expiration date of the current CDL, because a CDL cannot be effective for no more than eight years and 364 days.
400
CAN THOSE WHO HOLD A NON-DOMICILE CDL APPLY FOR A HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT?
NO.
NON-RESIDENT CDL HOLDERS CAN NOT APPLY FOR THE HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT.
400
CAN A NON-DOMICILE CDL BE RENEWED?
A non-domicile CDL may be renewed and will expire on the date their lawful presence expires.
400
CAN AN OUT OF STATE CLP GET TRANSFERRED TO TEXAS?
CLP's from OOS cannot be transferred, applicable knowledge tests must be completed.
400
WHAT IS A P-18 RESTRICTION ON A CDL DRIVERS LICENSE?
IF CMV, ONLY TRANSPORTING PERSONAL PROPERTY.
If individual is driving a commercial vehicle, Individual is restricted to CDL vehicles solely for the purpose of transporting personal property
600
WHAT IS A P-27 RESTRICTION ON A CDL DRIVERS LICENSE?
IT IS THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT.
600
WHAT DOES GVWR MEAN?
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
IS THE VALUE SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS THE LOADED WEIGHT OF A SINGLE VEHICLE.
600
WHAT ENDORSEMENTS CAN A DRIVER APPLY FOR WITH A CLASS C CDL?
PASSENGER OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
800
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A NON-DOMICILE CLP?
Applicants for a Non-Resident CLP are required to present a valid:
- Unexpired Foreign Passport,
- Social Security Card,
- Employment Authorization Card (EAC), or an I-94 document (stamp, arrival/departure, I-797)
- Residency documents
1000
WHAT RESTRICTIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE CDL LICENSE IF THE DRIVER TESTS IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE?
E- NO MANUAL TRANSMISSION
L- NO AIR BRAKES
O- NO TRACTOR TRAILER
1000
ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING (ELDT) BECAME EFFECTIVE ON WHAT DATE?
FEBRUARY 7TH 2022
ELDT is a single, national standard for obtaining a commercial driver's license. ELDT regulations apply to drivers seeking to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade an existing CDL to a Class B or A, or obtain a new hazmat, passenger, or school bus endorsement. Each state must electronically verify that an applicant completed the required training and certification process before administering a CDL skills test or prior to taking the knowledge test for a hazmat endorsement.
1000
WHAT IS THE "X" RESCTRICTION MEAN ON A CLP?
NO CARGO IN CMV TANK
1000
HOW MANY NON CDL EXEMPT VEHICLES ARE THERE? AND CAN YOU NAME THEM ALL?
THERE ARE 6!
1.FARMING
2. FIRE FIGHTING/ EMERGENCY VEHICLES
3. MILITARY VEHICLES
4. RECREATIONAL
5. AIR CARRIERS
6. VEHICLES THAT TRANSPORT COTTON OR BURRS
1000
IF THE COMBINATION VEHICLE THAT IS USED FOR TESTING IS NOT A TRUCK-TRACTOR OR SEMI- TRAILER THEN WHAT RESTRICTION WILL BE ADDED TO THE LICENSE?
THE "O" RESTRICTION
NO TRACTOR TRAILER