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Determining Which Class Of License You Need
CLASS OF If you want to get a license to drive this Special endorsement
LICENSE type of vehicle or a similar tank vehicle may also be needed
A
• Combination vehicles
• GCWR over
26,000 lbs.
• Towed vehicle(s)
over 10,000 lbs.
B
• Trucks or buses
over 26,000 lbs.
GVWR
• Any such vehicle
towing a vehicle
not in excess of
10,000 lbs.
GVWR
D
• Generally, all
passenger vehicles,
except vehicle in
Classes A, B, C, or M
H
• Hardship license for
drivers between the
ages of 14 & 16 in
special hardship cases
M
• Motorcycles and
motor-driven cycles
P
• Issued as an
instructional permit
for a Class A, B, C,
D, and M license
F For Hire
When a Class D vehicle is
operated by a person
employed for the principal
purpose of driving, and used
as a public or common carrier
of persons or property
ENDORSEMENTS
N Tanks 1,000 gallons or
greater
H Hazardous materials
(Haz Mat)
X Tanks and Haz Mat
T Double/triple trailers
P Designed to seat 16 or
more passengers
including Driver
S School bus
GCWR Gross
Combination
Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS APPLY
DEPENDING UPON THE PARTICULAR
CLASS
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS
MAY APPLY
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS
MAY APPLY
C
• Vehicles weighing
26,000 lbs. GVWR
or less:
– Placarded for
hazardous materials
– Designed to seat
16 or more passengers
including Driver
OR
–Used as a school bus