Difference Between Class A And Class B Testing?
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Are you going to be driving a School Bus or Passenger bus? If so, Go to the CDL Practice Tests tab on the home page. Study Air Brakes, Transporting Passengers, Driving Rules and Regulations and Safe Driving. I believe you will need to refer to your State CDL manual for School Bus Specific information. The practice tests on this site will help you breeze through your written tests. Good luck.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Ok. Scratch Passenger. BUT utilize all of the Cdl practice tests on this site that pertain to your Class B. I studied them extensively for several months, and ACED all of my written tests including all endorsements.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
But do you take the same test for class B as you do for class A?
Yes, same tests. Just don't need Combination Vehicles endorsement. If your Straight Truck has Hydraulic Brakes you don't need Air Brakes endorsement either, I would still get the AB endorsement anyways. Also will need to learn Pre Trip Inspection
Combination Vehicle:
A vehicle with two separate parts - the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. Tractor-trailers are considered combination vehicles.
Angie, Does your company also run Combination Vehicles? You may want to Get your Class A, as long as your company will train you how to drive and back it. The written tests are really pretty easy if you study.
Combination Vehicle:
A vehicle with two separate parts - the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. Tractor-trailers are considered combination vehicles.
Your'e welcome. When I say study I don't mean memorize the right answers. Spend several weeks of your life and learn the material. It will stick with you for life! Kinda' like your ABC'S. Good luck!
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I am applying for my class B license. Is there a difference in test questions between the A and the B class as far as exam questions are. I know I will not need some of the endorsements eg combination etc
Thank you