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Can you take the CDL road test in an automatic truck with air brakes?
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∙ 9y ago
A new (as of June 2014) Federal regulation requires states to put a "no manual transmission" restriction on the CDL of anyone who road tests in a truck that doesn't have a fully manual transmission.
There are two other new restrictions: if you road test in a vehicle that has "air over hydraulic" brakes (kinda like the power brake system in a car, but the booster chamber runs on air instead of vacuum because diesel engines have no usable vacuum) you will receive a "no air brakes" restriction, and if you road test in a combination vehicle that connects the trailer any other way than via fifth wheel you will receive a "no tractor trailer" restriction.
OTOH there is, so far as I know, no rule setting the minimum length of the trailer you must use in your road test.
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Yes, you can. USXpress Enterprises uses automatic trucks, and hosts their own driving school. However, I would advise against this - if you're going to be driving commercial vehicles, learning how to shift an unsynchronised transmission is going to be an important skill to know, and it's a lot different than shifting in a normal passenger vehicle. If you go to take a road test for a company which uses manual shift trucks, and you're constantly grinding gears, show yourself to be unable to downshift proficiently, can't do basic gear recovery, etc., you're not going to get the job, because no company wants to hire drivers who they know will end up destroying their transmissions.
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How do you get a dump truck to take a test in for class b?
Find someone who'll employ you once you have a CDL, and will offer their truck for the road test. It doesn't have to be a dump truck. You could rent a 33k single axle truck from Penske with an automatic and air brakes, and, according to the DOT, it would qualify you to drive a Class 8 dump truck.
Have CDL just need air brake endorsement for an automatic truck with air brakes that picks up dumpsters in New Mexico.?
There isn't an air brake endorsement. If you haven't completed and passed the written air brakes test at the DMV and conducted your road test in an air brake equipped CMV, then you have a restriction prohibiting you from operating a CMV equipped with air brakes. You take the written test and do the road test in an air brake equipped vehicle.
Do you have to take test with a truck that has air brakes to get air brake endorsement?
On a US licence, there is no air brake endorsement - there is only a restriction for CDL drivers from operating a commercial vehicle equipped with air brakes if they don't complete the written test AND road test in a vehicle equipped with air brakes.
Where are air brakes located on a car?
Air brakes are located in the front of a truck or trailer. There are many parts to an air brake. If you suspect a problem, you need to take your truck to get fixed.
How many feet will it take to stop a 35 ton truck traveling at 45 mph?
The distance travelled will depend on many factors other than the mass and speed of the truck. For example, the road conditions (wet/dry), the state of the tyres and the brakes.
Can you take an automatic truck for a dz license test?
Yes. As long as it has a saftey on it , you can take it,.
What kind of transmission does a 1988 Chevy truck take?
700r4 if its an automatic
Can you take the class a cdl road test in Wisconsin in a aoutomatic truck?
Yes, but there is a caveat - if you do this, the state of Wisconsin will put an "E" restriction on your license, which restricts you to CMVs equipped with automatic transmissions.
Do you have to have a truck with air brakes to take your cdl driving test?
The answer can be yes or no here, situation dependent. If you intend to operate a CMV equipped with air brakes, the answer is yes - if one does not pass the written air brakes test and perform their road test in an air brake equipped vehicle, they get a restriction on their license prohibiting them from operating commercial vehicles equipped with air brakes.
Do you have to take all 3 written test add air brakes to your cdl?
If you already have a CDL, you take the written air brakes test, then do a road test in a vehicle of the appropriate class which is equipped with air brakes.
Why does my truck bounce when I apply the brakes?
I had the same issue on my Sierra 1500 and it ended up being the rotors, take your truck to a brakes specialist or any other place you take your vehicle for a brake inspection and its most likely your rotors are warped meaning bent out of shape.
Do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?
Both air brakes and hydraulic brakes are capable of locking up the wheels. It would depend on the weight of the vehicle, tires and road conditions.
