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Do you need an air brake endorsement to drive a vehicle under 26000 gvwr?
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∙ 11y ago
The best way to answer this question is to go online for the state driver's licensing dept. as I'm not sure if it is different between states. In Washington state you do not need a CDL for vehicles 26,000 gvw or less. I have a dump truck that is 28,000 with air brakes, but have it licensed as a farm vehicle so I don't need the CDL either. Sometimes they may require an "air: endorsement although, but it will all be spelled out on the license site. Adding to answer: Under 26,001 lbs, you can operate the vehicle on a standard Class C whether air brake equipped or not. There is no "L" restriction on a Class C. Air restrictions only apply to CMV's (vehicles with a GVWR of, or an actual weight of 26,001 and greater) I put that in bold because, if you're operating a truck with a 26,000 GVWR, but with a load you actually are say 26,500 and get pulled over and weighed, you're gonna get slapped for operating a CMV on a Class C.
References: FMCSA §383.5 Definitions.Commercial driver's license (CDL) means a license issued by a State or other jurisdiction, in accordance with the standards contained in 49 CFR Part 383 , to an individual which authorizes the individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle- (a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); or (b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more); or (c) Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or (d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in this section. FMCSA §383.95 Air brake restrictions.(a) If an applicant either fails the air brake component of the knowledge test, or performs the skills test in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes, the State shall indicate on the CDL, if issued, that the person is restricted from operating a CMV equipped with air brakes. (b) For the purposes of the skills test and the restriction, air brakes shall include any braking system operating fully or partially on the air brake principle.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoNo such thing if you're referring to a US license. There is only a restriction for CDL holders if they do not both pass the written air brakes test and complete the pretrip and road tests in a CMV equipped with air brakes. The only way that vehicle would require a CDL is if it were either hauling hazmat, or else was a bus designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver), in which case, a Class C CDL without an air brake restriction would be required.
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∙ 8y agoIn the US, no - there is no such thing as an air brake endorsement on a US license.
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Do you need an air brake endorsement to drive a class c vehicle?
No, because there is no such thing as an air brake endorsement on a US license.
Do you need an air brake endorsement to drive a cdl vehicle in MI?
Yes, in Michigan, you are required to have an air brake endorsement to drive a commercial vehicle with air brakes. This endorsement is obtained by passing a written knowledge test specifically for air brake systems.
Do you need an air brake endorsement to drive a vehicle under 26000 pounds with air brakes in Florida?
Only if it's either designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver), or else carrying a quantity of hazardous materials which requires the display of placards under the FMCSR. In both instances, you would need at least a Class C CDL without an air brake restriction (there is no actual air brake endorsement), as well as a passenger endorsement (for a passenger bus) or hazardous materials endorsement.
Do you need to take the air brake portion of the CDL test to drive a combination vehicle over 26000 pounds in the state of Arizona?
Only if it's a vehicle equipped with air brakes.
Do you have to have a cdl to drive an air brake recreational vehicle that is over 26000 lb gross vehicle weight in AZ?
Only if you're operating it on a for-hire basis. For personal, recreational use, you do not.
Can you drive an air brake vehicle that is under 26000 lb gross vehicle weight with an ordinary lincense?
So long as the weight rating of the vehicle doesn't exceed 26k, yes, with two exceptions - you would need a Class C (minimum) CDL with hazmat endorsement if the vehicle is transporting a quantity of hazardous materials which requires placards to be displayed, and you would need a Class C (minimum) CDL with passenger endorsement if it is a bus designed to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver).
Do you need an air brake endorsement to drive a vehicle under 26000 pounds with air brakes in ca?
On a US drivers licence, there is no air brake endorsement - there is only an air brake restriction, and it is only applicable to CDL licences and commercial vehicles. Vehicles of 26,000 lbs. or less GVWR only require a CDL if they're hauling hazardous materials, or if they're designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver). Otherwise, most states will allow you to drive it on the same licence you use to drive any regular passenger car, without any requirement to be trained in the proper use of air brakes.
Do you need a motorcycle licence to drive a trike in Ohio?
No, you can get a 3 wheel vehicle endorsement. If you have a motorcycle endorsement, you can drive a trike but not the opposite.
Do you need a tanker endorsement to drive a watertruck with air brakes under 26000 lbs?
To answer you we need to know what country's traffic regulations you are asking about.
Do you need air brake endorsement in the state of Texas to drive a motor home?
You can't get one, because such an endorsement does not exist.
Can i drive a boom truck with air brakes with an air brake endorsment?
Depends on your country. If you have an air brake endorsement, then you're not in the US, as there is no such thing here. Other countries require it. Your licensing requirements for operating that vehicle will also depend on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Do you have to have a cdl to drive an air brake recreational vehicle that is over 26000 lb gross vehicle weight?
Air brakes are entirely irrelevant as far as whether or not that vehicle needs a CDL is concerned. The only time you need a CDL to drive an RV is when you're operating it on a for-hire basis, either as a driver for hire or as a transporter.
