Washington Minimum Training Hours

(For Initial CDL Testers)

Class A = 160 total hours, including at least:

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• 40 hours - classroom instruction

• 18 hours - street driving training

• 16 hours - training in backing maneuvers

• 16 hours - proficiency development

• 70 hours - combined lab training, range training, and observation

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Class B = 80 total hours, including at least:

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• 40 hours - classroom instruction

• 14 hours - street driving training

• 8 hours - training in backing maneuvers

• 8 hours - proficiency development

• 10 hours - combined lab training, range training, and observation

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Class C = 80 total hours, including at least:

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• 40 hours - classroom instruction

• 14 hours - street driving training

• 8 hours - training in backing maneuvers

• 8 hours - proficiency development

• 10 hours - combined lab training, range training, and observation

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Passenger = 14 total hours, including at least:

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• 4 hours - classroom instruction

• 10 hours - proficiency development

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School Bus = 30 total hours, including at least:

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• 20 hours - classroom instruction

• 10 hours - proficiency development

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Passenger and School Bus = 30 total hours, including at least:

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• 20 hours - classroom instruction

• 10 hours - proficiency development

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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.