How many tries did it take you to obtain your CDL?
"I studied very hard for my tests, both written and on the road. I am happy to say that I passed on the first try. Admittedly, I was nervous to make a turn too short and hit a curb, but I pushed those thoughts out of my mind during the test and applied myself the best I could."
CDL is short for Commercial Drivers' License. There are many different classes of CDL including Class A, B, and C. In addition to these; you can add a multitude of endorsements including:
- H Endorsement: for transporting hazardous materials.
- N Endorsement: for operating tank vehicles.
- P Endorsement: for operating a truck with a specified number of passengers.
- S Endorsement: for operating a school bus.
- T Endorsement: for towing a double or triple trailer.
- X Endorsement: for operating a combination of HAZMAT and tank vehicles.
If you did not pass your CDL written or road test the first time, share what mistakes you made, how you have corrected them, and what steps, if any, you have taken to ensure you do not make those mistakes again.
"It took me two tries to pass my CDL written test since the first time I was not as familiar with the DMV book as I could have been. I applied myself much more the second time around and passed with flying colors."
