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If you are interesting in earning your commercial drivers\u2019 license, it may help to review some basic information about the process. Continue below to learn the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about obtaining a CDL.<\/font><\/h3>\n

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\nA commercial drivers\u2019 license opens up a broad range of vocational opportunities within several different industries, from automotive and aviation, to maritime, construction, and more. You can become a truck driver, wrecker operator, construction equipment operative, parcel truck driver, and much more. The pay is great and the benefits are even better, so it is no surprise that so many people, both women and men, are looking to earn a commercial drivers\u2019 license. Below, you\u2019ll find some frequently asked questions and answers that will help you along the way.<\/p>\n

What is a CDL?<\/h1>\n

The acronym, \u201cCDL\u201d stands for commercial drivers\u2019 license<\/em>. Similar to a standard drivers\u2019 license, a CDL certifies and permits a person to operate larger motorized commodities, such as trucks, semi\u2019s, buses, construction equipment, and more. <\/p>\n

What Does It Take To Get a CDL?<\/h1>\n

In Indiana, you must be 18 years old and have had a valid drivers\u2019 license for more than one year to qualify as an applicant. Furthermore, it is helpful to take the necessary courses to get your CLP (commercial learners permit) prior to applying for a CDL. To be approved for a CDL, the process is similar to the drivers\u2019 education courses we took as adolescents. The major difference is that CDL testing is more complex and rigorous, and the standards are set much higher. To obtain a CDL, applicants must pass a series of tests, both written and field testing, to prove their knowledge and skills. These tests typically cover general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles. <\/p>\n

How Do I Get My CDL?<\/h1>\n

The first step in applying for a Class A CDL is to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles. They will provide all the information you need to begin the application and testing process. In Indiana, applicants fill out all forms in a DMV that is a certified state CDL testing site, pay a $35 non-refundable application fee, and go on to schedule their tests for the following day or day after. <\/p>\n

How Do I Prepare for My CDL Tests?<\/h1>\n

To study, you can get a manual online or at your local drivers\u2019 branch. You can also take practice tests for a small fee at your DVM branch. However, it is strongly encouraged to go to an Indiana CDL school where you will get to learn everything you need to know about commercial driving and get hands-on training and experience, all in a classroom setting. This is where you will earn your commercial learners\u2019 permit (CPL). These classes are affordable and incredibly respected. If you are serious about obtaining a CDL, do what\u2019s best and sign up for the proper courses.<\/p>\n

Visit http:\/\/www.dmv.org\/in-indiana\/apply-cdl.php<\/a> to find out what you need to get your CDL in Indiana!<\/em><\/p>\n

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