CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
Class A Overview
In most states, this license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles. This also includes any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds (provided that the GVWR of the towed vehicle is in excess of 10,000 pounds). A Class A CDL is required for:
- Drivers towing trailers with more than 10,000 pounds of GVWR Also allows the holder to operate Class B and C vehicles Depending on the state, additional endorsements may be required. Drivers may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.
Tractor-trailers (also known as Semi, Big Rig, or 18-wheeler), Truck and trailer combinations, Tanker vehicles, Livestock carriers, and Flatbeds. Most Class B and Class C vehicles, depending on endorsement requirements
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION
Class A Automatic
Class A Automatic
Class A Automatic
Before training:
1. Medical Card (Physical exam with doctor)
2. Permit (Practice Test): https://floridacdl.com/practical-test
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes
- Vehicle Combination
3. ELDT Theory: https://www.cdleldtprep.com
Training:
- Vehicle Inspection Guide
- Vehicle Control Skills
- Road Control Skills
Training Guide: What is Included?
- Complete Training Guide document (online/printed)
- The student will be given a Study Guide document that covers the training course.
- Instructor V.I Presentation
- The instructor will perform a vehicle inspection on the designated vehicle same as what the student will be doing.
- Student V.I Evaluation
- The student will be evaluated several times before examination day on their V.I.
- Road Control Skill
- The student will be able to see and practice on the road with the designated vehicle.
- Road practice with an automatic transmission vehicle.
Class A Manual
Class A Automatic
Class A Automatic
Before training:
1. Medical Card (Physical exam with doctor)
2. Permit (Practice Test): https://floridacdl.com/practical-test
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes Vehicle
- Combination
3. ELDT Theory: https://www.cdleldtprep.com
Training:
- Vehicle Inspection Guide
- Vehicle Control Skills
- Road Control Skill
Training Guide: What is Included?
- Complete Training Guide document (online/printed)
- The student will be given a Study Guide document that covers the training course.
- Instructor V.I Presentation
- The instructor will perform a vehicle inspection on the designated vehicle same as what the student will be doing.
- Student V.I Evaluation
- The student will be evaluated several times before examination day on their V.I.
- Road Control Skill
- The student will be able to see and practice on the road with the designated vehicle.
- The student should have a basic understanding of a manual transmission vehicle.
- Road practice with a manual transmission vehicle.
