![]() ![]() This amended rule applies only to Class B CDL holders. * On March 5, 2019, the FMCSA amended the level of theory training for individuals who are upgrading from a Class B to Class A CDL by removing eight topics within the area of “Non-Driving Activities.” However, Class B CDL holders upgrading to a Class A CDL are free to choose to complete the Class A theory instruction standard curriculum. Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions.Vehicle Systems and Reporting Malfunctions Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other EmergenciesĤ.The five areas of theory instruction and the training topics for Class A or Class B CDL applicants are: ![]() The State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) must verify that the entry-level driver has completed the required training by checking information stored in the TPR before allowing the driver to proceed with testing.įurthermore, any school, employer, union, or individual providing training must register their program with the FMCSA and self-certify that they meet all ELDT requirements, including the requirements for training curricula outlined in 49 CFR Part 380 Appendices A through E, in addition to all federal, state, and local laws. ![]() The training must be provided by an entity listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). In the case of a hazardous materials (H) endorsement, the driver must complete mandatory theory training prior to taking the knowledge test for the H endorsement. Under the new requirements, no entry-level driver may take a CDL skills test to receive a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, passenger (P) endorsement, or school bus (S) endorsement unless the driver has successfully completed a mandatory theory (knowledge) and behind-the-wheel (BTW) ( range and public road) training program as outlined in 49 CFR Part 380 Appendices A through F. ![]()
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