How to Get Your CDL in Utah and Minnesota

How to Get Your CDL in Utah and MinnesotaThis is a guide to help you to get a CDL in Utah and Minnesota. If you want to learn about applying for a CDL in other states, check out this guide on applying for a CDL in all states of the country. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832551951-0) ) UtahTo obtain a CDL in Utah, you mustreceive training with the vehicle you wish to driveobtain a medical certificateapply for your license in person at a field arbeitszimmer of the Driver License Division of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS)After you have completed any preparation and training you feel you need to do before you take your tests,you will have to take all appropriateknowledge tests (which are written) and skills tests (which are on-the-road tests).Knowledge TestsThe knowledge tests you take will depend on the type of license and endorsements you are seek.All applicants must take the General Knowledge test.Bus driver applicants take the Passenger T ransport test.If your vehicle has air brakes, you musttake the Air Brakes test.If you drive a combination vehicle, you must take the Combination Vehicles test.If you want to haul hazardous material or waste in amounts which require placarding, you must take the Hazardous Materials testIf you want to haul liquids in bulk, you must take the Tanker testIf you want to pull double or triple trailers, you musttake the Doubles/Triples testLearners PermitsOnce you get a medical certificate and pass the knowledge tests, you may receive a learners permit. Anyone in possession of a learners permit can legally practice for the driving skills test in a commercial vehicle, as long as a commercial operator with the appropriate license and endorsements rides with you.Skills TestsAfter youve passed the knowledge tests and have practiced on the road with your learners permit, you can take the skills tests. During the skills tests, you drive in the type of vehicle you seek alicense for.You will be tes ted in pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving.When applying for a new CDL, bring the following documentsYour current Utah driver licenseYour Social Security cardYour valid DOT medical card or Long FormIf you took the skills test from a third-party tester, bring your Certificate of Driver CompetencyYour application form (you can fill this out at the driver license field office)Required application/testing feesMinnesotaYou must have a CDL to operate any of the following commercial motor vehiclesA set ofvehicles in which the gross combination weight is 26,000+ pounds and the towed unit has a gross vehicle weight of 10,000+A single vehicle with a GVW of26,000+ poundsA vehicle designed to transport 15+ people, including the driverAny size vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards (the age requirement is usually21 to transport hazardous materials)Any size vehicle outwardly equipped and identified as a school busAfter you have completed any preparation and training you feel you need to do before you take your tests,you will have to take all appropriateknowledge tests (which are written) and skills tests (which are on-the-road tests).Knowledge TestsThe knowledge tests you take will depend on the type of license and endorsements you are seek.All applicants must take the General Knowledge test.Bus driver applicants take the Passenger Transport test.If your vehicle has air brakes, you musttake the Air Brakes test.If you drive a combination vehicle, you must take the Combination Vehicles test.If you want to haul hazardous material or waste in amounts which require placarding, you must take the Hazardous Materials testIf you want to haul liquids in bulk, you must take the Tanker testIf you want to pull double or triple trailers, you musttake the Doubles/Triples testYou must be at least 18 years old, pass your knowledge tests, and have a valid Minnesota drivers license in order to obtain a commercial learner permit (CLP). You must obtain a a CLP and hold it for 14 days before you cantake yourCDL road tests.Skills TestsThe CDL skills test is broken into three phases (1) the pre-trip inspection (2) the basic control skills and (3) the road test. You must take these tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed.