Washington Minimum Training Hours
(For Initial CDL Testers)
Class A = 160 total hours, including at least:
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40 hours - classroom instruction
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18 hours - street driving training
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16 hours - training in backing maneuvers
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16 hours - proficiency development
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70 hours - combined lab training, range training, and observation
Class B = 80 total hours, including at least:
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40 hours - classroom instruction
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14 hours - street driving training
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8 hours - training in backing maneuvers
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8 hours - proficiency development
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10 hours - combined lab training, range training, and observation
Class C = 80 total hours, including at least:
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40 hours - classroom instruction
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14 hours - street driving training
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8 hours - training in backing maneuvers
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8 hours - proficiency development
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10 hours - combined lab training, range training, and observation
Passenger = 14 total hours, including at least:
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4 hours - classroom instruction
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10 hours - proficiency development
School Bus = 30 total hours, including at least:
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20 hours - classroom instruction
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10 hours - proficiency development
Passenger and School Bus = 30 total hours, including at least:
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20 hours - classroom instruction
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10 hours - proficiency development
Hazmat = 16 total hours, including at least:
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16 hours - classroom instruction
Information Above Is Being Provided As Per WA DOL Requirements.