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• Driver's License Form 346 Army
• Military Driver's License Form

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) allows qualifying military veterans to bypass the road skills test required to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL).

Here's what you need to know about the eligibility requirements and the steps you'll need to take to apply.

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CDL Skills Test Waiver Requirements

To qualify for the veteran skills test waiver, you must meet certain requirements outlined by the federal government. These include:

• Military truck driving experience of at least 2 years.
  • The military motor vehicle must have been similar to a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
• Application within 1 year of discharge.
• Passing the written knowledge test.
• Possession of only 1 driver's license within the past 2 years (other than a military license); your license may have never been:
  • Suspended.
  • Revoked.
  • Cancelled.
• No disqualifying CDL offenses on your driving record, such as:
  • Alcohol or drugs.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident.
  • Operating a vehicle with a suspended license.
  • Any fatalities caused by negligence.
• No serious traffic violations, including but not limited to:
  • Reckless driving.
  • Speeding a specified number of miles per hour above the speed limit.
    • Differs according to state laws.
  • Operation of a CMV without a CDL.
  • Operation of a CMV without the correct endorsements.

Applying for a Skills Test Waiver

For qualifying veterans, following these general steps to apply for a commercial driver's license (CDL). Keep in mind that the exact process and requirements may differ according to your state of residence.

Driver's License Form 346 Army

• Complete the Application for Military Skills Test Waiver (Form CDL-ST WVR), including the section to be filled out by your Commanding Officer.
• Make an appointment at your local CDL licensing office.
• Complete your state's CDL application formAND provide all required proofs of identity and paperwork/forms.
• Pass the required written knowledge test for the CDL classification you are applying for.
• Provide a copy of your military driver license.

Please check with your CDL licensing office for exact forms and identification requirements for your state, or consult your state-specific CDL application guide.

Skills Test Waiver Considerations

Though the military skills test waiver can help you obtain a CDL quicker, there are some potential drawbacks and considerations to keep in mind.

Military Driver's License Form

• Most military vehicles use automatic transmissions.
  • If you have not tested for a manual transmission with your military experience, you may have a restriction placed on your CDL license. This can limit your job opportunities through civilian employers.
  • Other restrictions may include:
    • No air brakes (restriction L).
    • Air over hydraulic brakes (restriction Z), which prevents you from driving vehicles with full air brakes.
• You will only be allowed to drive CMVs that are the same as those you drove in the military.
• Endorsements may be needed to drive certain types of CMVs, and will require separate skills tests.
  • EXAMPLE: Passenger and/or school bus endorsements.