harleyrk5510 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Moderator, if I have put this in the wrong place, my apologies. I figured these folks would probably have the most exposure to this topic. I am interested in any information concerning obtaining a Class A Non-CDL from the Livingston Tx Dl office. In speaking with a rep on the ph he stated only Sec 14 in the CDL handbook needs to be studied....? Also any information on the driving test etc is appreciated....i.e. parallel parking etc. How soon must the driving test be taken in relation to the written etc etc.....Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Do a search and you'll find more info than you can read in a night. !!!!!! 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtgeodog Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 When I upgraded to a class "A" non-commercial a couple of years ago in Midland. I took the driving test immediately after passing the written test. The driving test consisted of driving a couple of miles, making both right and left turns, answering a couple of verbal questions about air pressure and PARALLEL PARKING the rig. ShortyO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 If you take the test in Livingston you probably will not be asked to parallel park. Back straight - yes. But I know of no one that has had to parallel park. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I am in Collin County and had to parallel park, sort of. It was more like aim for the curb just don't hit it. I had all the space in the world I needed, not like when I first got my license and you had to park between 2 poles. As I was straightening the rig out after backing in the tester asked me why I was still moving. Told her so I can get closer to the curb. She asked why because I already passed but I was still over 2 feet from the curb. Did not argue and just rolled with her depth perception issue. Honestly the test is not a big deal. Just the thought of having to test again is since for most of us it has been many years since the last time we had too. I was told by the tester, the test was more about operating the vehicle comfortably and safely and not the little details they would fail you on way back when. 2017 Entegra Anthem 44A SOLD - 2004 Volvo 780. 465hp and 10sp Auto Shift (from 2010~2017) SOLD - 2009 Montana 3400RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyrk5510 Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thank-you for these replies. I have downloaded the CDL handbook and will begin the studies. I hear ya on the testing thing.....been awhile. I'm sure this will be the transition to eye-wear also...bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sailor Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I got my Class A in NC, Written test same as CDL, driving test same day with rig half hour around town and back in to parking space, not too hard, just stressful. Good Luck, the sailor the sailor & his Lady 1998 Volvo 610 "Big Red" 2006 Newmar Kountry Aire "Mother Goose" 2013 Smart Car "Lil' Red" " If you aren't living on the edge, you are just taking up space " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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