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A flexible ELog solution. Acceptable lawful presence documents include:. Social Security Card —Bring your social security number or the original card issued by the Social Security Administration. Your social security number will be verified. You will be required to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. Liability Signer —If you are under 18 years old, you need to have a birth parent listed on birth certificate or legal guardian with you to sign consent for you to be licensed.
The identity of the liability signer will be verified. School Enrollment or Completion —If you are under 18 years old, you will need to provide acceptable proof of enrollment and attendance in or graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent program.
Territory, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia. What tests will I need to take? You will need to provide one or more of the following certified documents, dated after the current record, as acceptable proof of a legal name change:. When can I renew my license? A Class D license renewal is valid for either four years or eight years. If you are between the ages of 21 and 62, you may choose the eight-year renewal. If your CDL is expired for 25 months or more and you wish to retain CDL privileges, you will need to take the written knowledge test for class D, all written tests pertinent to the CDL, and a skills test in the class of vehicle that matches the class of CDL you are applying for.
What else should I know? If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may be a donor but must have parental permission to be on the donor registry. If you want to make limitations, change, or update your donor status, you may do so at www. Selective Service Registration —Federal law requires all males who are 18 to 25 years of age to register with the Selective Services System. Additionally, the Selective Service System receives notification of all applicants who decline the opportunity to register.
Address Change: Idaho law requires you to notify the DMV of any address change no more than 30 days after the move. It also allows law enforcement personnel to notify you or your family if there is an emergency. You can renew your license up to 25 months in advance of its expiration date. If the expiration date printed on your license is more than 25 months away, and you anticipate being on active duty or out of state when your license expires, you can download the following form and renew by mail.
See the following guidance to learn more details and to review the list of military documents. Your driving record must be clear in all states. The Idaho Transportation Department ITD provides an exemption from the requirement to take a skills test with a CDL Examiner and the knowledge test for persons with experience operating military equivalent commercial vehicles while in military service.
Application for these waivers may be submitted to ITD at any time during active duty and within one year of separation from Military Service. Interested persons should review and complete the most applicable of the two forms below. For more information contact a CDL Specialist at Passenger car and motorcycle registrations can typically be renewed up to 12 months early.
Expiring registrations for passenger cars or motorcycles can be renewed for a one- or two-year period. There are no provisions in Idaho statute allowing the extension of vehicle registrations for military personnel. You can also renew vehicle registrations online if your home county participates in the internet registration renewal process and the owners listed for the vehicle, have an Idaho-issued driver licenses or Idaho-issued identification cards.
For specialty plates information go to Military license plates and forms. On trailers, it may be found anywhere but is commonly found on the front of the trailer on the trailer tongue or frame. Other states may use other definitions. Even if your vehicle is a commercial vehicle according to the definition above, you may qualify for one of the CDL exemptions. There are four categories of CDL exemptions.
Recreational vehicle exemption — applies to drivers of vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for non-business or recreational purposes.
Military vehicle exemption — applies to military vehicle operators who are considered active-duty military personnel and to civilians who are required to wear uniforms and are subject to the Code of Military Justice. Emergency vehicle exemption — applies to drivers of firefighting or other emergency equipment used in response to emergencies involving the preservation of life or property.
Farm vehicle exemption — applies to drivers of farm vehicles, including family members and farm hands, under certain conditions only. The farm exemption applies to drivers of farm vehicles which are:. The farm exemption is intended for small farm-to-market operations only. Unless Idaho is involved in a reciprocity agreement with the other state s , the farm exemption does not extend beyond the boundaries of Idaho.
Drivers with a Class A license may, with the proper endorsements, operate vehicles requiring a Class B, C or D license. A driver with a Class B license may, with the proper endorsements, operate vehicles requiring a Class C or D license.
Class C is strictly for vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people including the driver , or carrying hazardous materials requiring the vehicle to display placards. A driver with a Class C license may also operate vehicles requiring a Class D license. You must have the appropriate endorsement on your CDL if you haul hazardous materials, pull double or triple trailers, or drive tank or passenger vehicles.
Hazardous materials H — Required for drivers of vehicles transporting hazardous materials requiring placards per the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.
A written test and Transportation Security Administration threat assessment clearance background check are required to obtain the hazmat endorsement, and at each driver license renewal. Passenger P — Required for drivers of vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver. Both written and skills tests are required to obtain this endorsement.
School Bus S — Required for drivers of vehicles used to transport preprimary, primary or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. Drivers of school buses must have both the Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Both written and skills test are required to obtain this endorsement. Tank vehicles N — Required for drivers of any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1, gallons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or the chassis.
A commercial motor vehicle transporting an empty storage container tank, not designed for transportation, with a rated capacity of 1, gallons or more that is temporarily attached to a flatbed trailer is not considered a tank vehicle.
K Restriction — Intrastate Operation only. If a driver plans to operate commercial vehicles only in Idaho, the K restriction will be placed on their driving record. This restriction will also be placed on all 18, 19, and 20 year old CDL holders.
L Restriction — Prohibits driving of vehicles with air brakes. The CDL will carry this restriction unless you pass an air brakes knowledge test and a skills test in a vehicle equipped with air brakes.
Class A busses are not commonly found in the United States. A Class A or B CDL with the passenger endorsement will carry this restriction unless the driver obtains a passenger endorsement by successfully completing a skills test in a Class B passenger vehicle bus. O Restriction — Prohibits the driver from operating a tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel. If a driver performs the skills test in a combination vehicle for a Group A CDL with the power unit and towed unit connected with a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, the O restriction will be added to the CDL.
A skills test in a tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth wheel will be required to remove the O restriction. V Restriction — If the State is notified by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or a registered doctor that the driver has been issued a medical variance, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDL document.
X Restriction — A CDL instruction permit holder with an N endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue. Z Restriction — The driver is restricted from operating a CMV equipped with any braking system operating fully on the air brake principle.
If an applicant performs the skills test in a vehicle equipped with air over hydraulic brakes, the Z restriction must be placed on the CDL. For the purposes of the skills test and the restriction, air over hydraulic brakes includes any braking system operating partially on the air brake and partially on the hydraulic brake principle. A full skills test is required to remove the Z restriction. A Seasonal CDL is available to qualified seasonal drivers for certain farm-related service industries such as custom harvesters, farm retail outlets and suppliers, agri-chemical businesses, and livestock feeders.
The Seasonal CDL is only valid within miles of the business or farm being serviced. The Seasonal CDL is valid with a Class D license for days in a 12 month period, and can only be obtained twice in a lifetime. The Seasonal CDL is not valid for driving Class A combination vehicles or passenger vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people including the driver. The Seasonal CDL is not valid for driving vehicles carrying hazardous materials requiring placards except for diesel fuel in quantities of 1, gallons or less, liquid fertilizers in vehicles or implements of husbandry with total capacities of 3, gallons or less, or solid fertilizers that are not mixed or transported with any organic substance.
To apply for a CDL, you must be at least 18 years old and either have a valid Idaho non-commercial license Class D or have passed all tests required to obtain one. However, you must have one year of licensed driving experience in order to obtain a CDL. This manual provides you with the information necessary to pass all CDL written tests.
Information regarding the skills test requirements is also included. ALL applicants will be required to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States; for most applicants a state certified birth certificate or a U.
Passport will work. You will be asked if you are subject to and in compliance with the requirements of Part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Qualifications of Drivers. You will be asked to declare self-certify what type of driving you intend to do: Interstate or Intrastate within Idaho only and whether the type of driving you plan to do will require a DOT Medical card or not. When applying for your CDL, your driving record will be checked, fees will be collected, and you are required to pass the vision and knowledge tests.
You must wait 14 days from the date you obtain your CLP before you can take a skills test. During that time, practice and study for your skills test. Some testers have vehicles that you can rent. Your vehicle must be in good working condition for the test. The skills test has three parts: the vehicle inspection, the basic control skills test, and the road test.
The skills test will take two to three hours to complete and must be taken in a vehicle that is representative of the license class you wish to obtain. If the vehicle used for the test is not equipped with air brakes, your CDL will show a restriction stating that you are not licensed to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes. After you have passed all required written and skills tests, you do not have the authority to operate a commercial vehicle until you obtain your CDL from the County DMV.
It is very important your mailing address is current and accurate. All test results remain valid for one year. If the appropriate license is not issued within the one-year period, the tests must be re-taken. If you do not pass a test, you must wait three 3 days before retaking the test. Test fees must be paid again. CDL tests are not required at renewal time, with the exception of the Hazardous Materials test which must be passed prior to each renewal.
The permit allows you to practice driving a large commercial vehicle on public roads. This permit is obtained by taking the required written tests for the type of vehicle you will operate.
A CLP is valid for days, and may be renewed one time prior to expiration without re-testing. To use the permit, you MUST be accompanied by a driver properly licensed to operate the vehicle you are driving, and this person MUST occupy the seat beside the driver or the row behind the driver in a bus.
Most drivers subject to CDL requirements are also required to participate in a controlled substance and alcohol random testing program and be enrolled in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
These requirements include random, reasonable suspicion, post accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing for controlled substances and alcohol. Pre-employment controlled substance testing is also required. CDL holders are subject to the laws affecting all drivers.
In addition, there are federal and state laws that specifically affect CDL drivers. Violations of these laws can result in both civil and criminal penalties or may disqualify you from driving commercial vehicles. Following are some important laws:. Exemption Chart: Under certain circumstances, drivers in the following categories may be exempt from the medical card requirement but NOT from commercial licensing requirements according to FMCSA regulations.
Your CDL privileges may be withdrawn for varying periods of time based on the type of offense committed. The following information identifies the offenses and disqualification periods.
Serious Traffic Violations — You will lose your CDL privileges for 60 days if you are convicted of two serious traffic violations while operating a CMV, or days if convicted of three serious traffic violations while operating a CMV in a three year period. The following are serious traffic violations:. Violation of an Out-of-Service Order — An out-of-service order issued by an authorized enforcement officer is defined as a temporary prohibition against operating a commercial motor vehicle.
The order is issued in response to a violation of federal regulations, compatible laws, or to the North American uniform out-of-service criteria CVSA. A person who is convicted for a violation of an out-of-service order is disqualified for:. If transporting hazardous materials or driving a bus designed to carry 16 or more people at the time, the driver is disqualified for:.
Disqualification for Conviction of a Railroad-Grade Crossing Violation — If you are convicted for a railroad grade crossing violation as specified in 49 CFR part or applicable state laws while driving a commercial motor vehicle, your commercial driving privileges will be disqualified for:. You will lose your CDL for at least three years for a first offense if any of the above offenses occur while you are operating a commercial vehicle that is transporting hazardous materials that are required to be placarded by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.
You will lose your CDL for life if you are convicted for any of these disqualifying offenses, or any combination of these offenses, for a second time. You will lose your CDL for life if you use a motor vehicle to commit a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance. Any person who drives or is in physical control of a motor vehicle has given their consent to take a BAC or drug test if they are suspected of driving under the influence, under the provisions of Section , Idaho Code.
If you refuse to take the test when requested to do so by a law enforcement officer or submit to and fail a test for alcohol or drugs your CDL privileges are subject to disqualification under the provisions of Section , Idaho Code.
Your driving privileges will be suspended under Section A, Idaho Code, if you fail an evidentiary test for any of the following reasons:. The suspension will become effective 30 days from the date the Notice of Suspension is issued upon failure of an evidentiary test.
Penalties: First offense in a motor vehicle BAC. These suspensions are separate from any additional penalties or suspensions imposed by the court as a result of being convicted of the offense. Defensive Driving. DL Fees. From inside the engine compartment you will also find the steering system, the front suspension system, and the front brake system.
All components of these systems must be properly mounted and secured without anything being cracked, bent, or broken. Finally you will be checking the tires, rims, and axle seals to make sure the tires are properly inflated, the rim isn't bent or cracked, and the axle seals are not leaking. You will be standing along the side of the tractor doing a series of checks on the mirrors, fuel tanks, batteries, exhaust system, and more. You will check to make sure nothing is bent, cracked, broken, or leaking.
Check the mirrors, door hinges, door handle to make sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. Check to make sure there is no fuel leaking and that the fuel cap is secured and the gasket is not missing. Check the exhaust system to make sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. Check the driveshaft, cat walk, and steps to make sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken.
Check the frame and crossmembers for structural integrity. Check the air lines going to the trailer to make sure they're properly connected and that there are no abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Make sure the gaskets are present. Check the suspension system and brakes on the drive axles, making sure nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. Make sure the brake linings are the proper thickness and that the air bags and properly inflated. Inspect the brake chambers, slack adjusters, and pushrods are properly mounted and secure.
Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken. With the brakes released and pulled by hand, the Push Rod should not move more than 1 inch. Check the rims, tires, and axle seals of the drive tires for proper inflation, no leaks around the seal, and the lugs are all present and secured.
You will be standing where the tractor and trailer are connected and you'll start by checking the electrical line and air lines to make sure they're properly mounted and secure at both ends. No abrasions, bulges or cuts. Not leaking air. Make sure the electrical line has no wires exposed. Check the gladhands to make sure the seals are in good condition, no cracks or signs of dry rotting.
Check the skid plate of the fifth wheel and the apron of the trailer to make sure there is no debris and nothing is cracked, bent, or broken. Make sure the fifth wheel is properly greased. Also make sure there is no gap in between the fifth wheel and the trailer apron once the tractor and trailer are coupled. Make sure the kingpin of the trailer is properly mounted and not cracked, bent, or broken and that the locking jaws of the fifth wheel are properly secured when the tractor and trailer are coupled.
Check the mounting bolts where the fifth wheel attaches to the tractor frame. Make sure there are no missing bolts and that everything is secured properly. Check the locking pin if you having a sliding fifth wheel to make sure it's properly locked into place. You will start inspecting the trailer at the head board, which is the front wall of the trailer.
Make sure there are no holes or missing rivets. Check the landing gear to make sure it is properly mounted and secure. Not cracked, bent, or broken. What does the Standard require of the driver and carrier? Section 2. The following conditions must exist before a driver can operate a commercial motor vehicle and a carrier can require or permit a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Note: There can be some movement if it doesn't reduce the effectiveness of the securement system. How well must the securement system work? Section 1. Each cargo securement system must be able to withstand a minimum amount of force in each direction.
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