How to Get a CDL License in New York
Getting a CDL license in New York provides you many employment opportunities otherwise not available in this tough recession. Although the CDL license in New York process is more involved than getting a regular driver's license, it is still a similar process with the exception of the extra training required to pass the CDL version of the tests.
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Instructions
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Review the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual, which can be downloaded from the New York DMV. The requirements for the CDL License in New York are listed in the first section manual.
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Enroll in a commercial truck or bus driving school or get a job that provides commercial driver's training. If you do not have a job offer that includes commercial driver's training, it's ok to enroll in a commercial truck or bus driving school since your employment opportunities will be much grater with a CDL license in New York.
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Take the New York DMV CDL written test to get a CDL learner's permit.
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Pass the vision and medical exams.
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Pass the New York DMV CDL driving test.
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Tips & Warnings
It is not possible to get a CDL License in New York without training from a bus or truck driving school or employer. For one thing, you need a commercial vehicle from the school or employer to take the driving test. Secondly, you need to get the skills from somewhere. Begin investigating driving schools and pick one before you get too deep into getting the CDL License in New York.
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