I can help with that. Do you have military experience driving commercial vehicles?
Yes, I do.
Great. You can apply for a waiver of the NY state CDL skills road test when you apply for your CDL.
I have another concern about the CDL in New York State. What must I do in order to pass the exam? Is it okay if I say it again?
You must answer 80 % or more of the questions correctly to pass the test. You can take the test as many times as necessary until you pass the test.
How long do background checks usually take?
It normally takes at least 30 days from the date you submit your fingerprints to complete the background check. However, the time period can be longer than 30 days.
That's good to know. And how can I prepare myself for the HazMat test?
You can study the hazardous materials section of the NYS Commercial Driver License Manual (CDL-10), or study the Hazardous Materials Manual (CDL-11).
Will do. I have one final question about fingerprinting though. Can I just come in for fingerprinting or how does it work?