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Class C Commercial Driver's License The class C commercial driving license (CDL) which is also known as a trucker's permit, provides a variety of vehicle types. From recreational vehicles and buses to passenger vans, as well as hazardous transport vehicles it is one of the most versatile CDLs that are available. You can drive straight trucks, box truck dump trucks, buses and other vehicles that can carry 16 or more people, including the driver. Passenger Vehicles New York drivers can choose from a range of license classes. The classes are designed to accommodate different driving styles and vehicle types. Understanding the various classes is important, whether you want to drive down Broadway in your parents' 1986 Toyota Corolla, or pilot a truck through the Adirondacks. If you are looking to drive passenger vehicles such as sedans and station wagons the non-CDL class C license is ideal. This permits the operation of single vehicles with a GVWR of up to 26,001 pounds. You may also tow vehicles that have a maximum trailer weight of 10,000 pounds. prawo jazdy a1 can add endorsements on their class C license to gain greater employment opportunities. These endorsements include tanks (P), passenger (P) tanks (T) and hazardous materials (H). Adding these endorsements typically involves passing additional knowledge tests as well as specific skills tests. The maximum number of passengers that can be transported in a vehicle for passengers with a class C non CDL license is 16 including the driver. Drivers are also required to limit number of passengers under the age of 18 they transport to one unless the passengers being transported are family members of the immediate family or are over 18. Teen drivers who have a class C driver's licence and are not yet 18 must always have a parent in the vehicle. To get a class C non-CDL license you must be 18 years old and pass a medical examination in order to be eligible for driving. Additionally, you must meet federal requirements to drive on interstates or for the transportation of hazardous materials. A class M license is offered to those who wish to drive motorcycles or mopeds. This is only available to drivers in junior years, and is only valid in New York. Class M drivers are only able to use motorized two-wheeled vehicles. New York teens are required to complete a training program and log practice time before they are able to obtain their class M license. The license for teens will have restrictions, such as the driver not transporting anyone under 21 and cannot drive between 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Combination Vehicles If your job requires driving a combination vehicle, Class C is the license for you. It allows you to operate vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or greater with trailer(s) that weigh 10,000 pounds or less. This includes small delivery trucks, hazmat vehicles and passenger vans. It also lets you drive a school bus, in the event that you possess the necessary endorsements and pass the background checks and medical exams required for this type of vehicle. Many states have added regulations and rules for drivers with this class of license. One requirement is to keep a logbook which lists the number of hours you've driven and the type(s) you're carrying. Failure to maintain this log book may result in fines or even the possibility of a CDL suspension. In some cases you may have to apply for oversized load permits when you're transporting cargo that exceeds certain limits. You must be at least 18 years old in order to obtain a Class C license. To move up to a higher-level CDL you must pass the knowledge and skills tests for that category and finish any required training or on-the-job training. You must also be at least 21 years old to drive a vehicle across state lines and to transport hazardous materials. You must pass a medical examination and undergo a background investigation which includes a criminal history check, to be eligible for a Class C license. You also must pass a drug test. Certain states might require you to attend driver's education classes or attend truck safety courses before they will issue a CDL. In addition to these conditions, there are additional restrictions you must satisfy to operate a commercial vehicle with an CC license. Some restrictions are based on age as well as upon the kind of vehicle you're driving or the passengers you're carrying. Certain states do not permit non-family members younger than 21 to travel with you, while others limit their number to one. Some endorsements you can add to your class C license are the P-passenger endorsement, the double or triple trailer endorsement for California and the H-hazardous materials endorsement. In order to add these endorsements, you must passing an additional knowledge test, and sometimes an additional test of skills. Towing Vehicles A category C + E license is among the most comprehensive HGV licences that you can obtain that allows drivers to operate a range of large vehicles and trailers. This includes double and single trailers that have an authorized maximum mass (MAM) up to 8,250kg. It also allows drivers to drive articulated vehicles such as lorries and coaches, and also the more basic drawbar vehicle referred to as an artic or tipper truck. In addition to passenger cars and trucks, drivers with the category C license are able to operate small commercial vehicles such as dump trucks, vans, and straight or box trucks. If they have the necessary endorsements, they are also able to drive buses that carry 16 passengers or more for hire, as well as vehicles that transport dangerous materials. Tow truck drivers are another category of drivers that require a category C license. Tow truck operators typically employ tow trucks with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds. They can tow other vehicles so long as the vehicle's GVWR is less or equivalent to the tow truck. If the tow vehicle is GVWR over 26,001 pounds, or the driver plans to transport dangerous materials or passengers, they will require an upper level CDL. There are two levels of tow truck operators licenses which are level 1 and 2. Level 2 certification requires at minimum one year experience as a driver of a tow vehicle. This certification is required for tow vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds GVWR, regardless of whether they are not towing or transporting passengers for compensation. Drivers who have the category C license may also apply for an additional licence called a T endorsement that permits them to drive triple or double-trailer vehicles. They must pass a written and practical test as well as a test of their driving ability. It is an optional addition to the category C licence and some employers only require their drivers to have a T licence for certain job. Other drivers choose to have it to increase their opportunities in the workplace and prove that they can operate a more sophisticated vehicle. Hazardous Materials A Class C commercial driver's license is required to operate a vehicle designed to carry more than 16 passengers, including the driver. HazMat vehicles are also included in this category. In addition to passenger vans and small HAZMAT vehicles in this category, there are also vehicles that are used for general transportation of freight such as trucks equipped with tanks that are rated. The person who holds a class C CDL must have an endorsement for tanks, and may be required to pass the hazard material test. Hazardous materials refer to any chemical, explosive, gas or other substance classified as hazardous in 49 CFR Part 172. It is defined as any material that poses a significant risk of death, serious injury, severe property damage or a significant risk to the health, safety or welfare of individuals or the environment. It is transported using a vehicle other than a rail car, airplane or vessel. A person who is a carrier of a dangerous material in commerce includes any department, agency or instrumentality of the United States, a State or political subdivision of a State or an Indian tribe that transports hazardous substances. The DOT has created specific rules for the transportation of hazardous substances. These rules contain the requirements for shipping labels, papers placards, labels and many other subjects. Drivers who do not comply with these rules can be held accountable for a DOT violation, which could result in fines and penalties. To be eligible for a Class C Commercial Driver's License you must meet the following conditions: You must be at least 21 years of age and have an excellent driving record to be eligible for a Class C commercial driver's license. You must be physically fit to drive the vehicle that you intend to drive. This means passing a medical exam and passing an alcohol test. In certain instances, you could be required to undergo a background screening and fingerprinting. Also, you must meet DOT's basic requirements which include the requirement for a classroom and on-road training. Certain companies require their drivers to go through specialized hazardous material training, which is an additional cost in addition to a class C commercial driver's licence.