Classifications, endorsements and restrictions. (a) Commercial driver's licenses may be issued with the following classifications: (1) Class A combination vehicle.
Virginia Drivers License Endorsements In most situations, drivers license endorsements are used for granting you additional driving privileges without having you to apply for a different type of drivers license. Most of the Virginia driver's license endorsements apply to commercial drivers licenses and thus won't be useful to those who currently hold a regular class C license. However, there are exceptions to this trend, such as a motorcycle endorsement. A motorcycle endorsement can be added to any regular drivers license. Virginia Driver License Endorsement Codes Keep in mind that the list of Virginia driver's license endorsements that is presented here is not full and you may always contact the Department of Motor Vehicles for more details regarding any specific.
H - Permits you to drive a vehicle that transports hazardous materials. This endorsement cannot be transferred from another state or foreign country. You must successfully complete the hazardous materials knowledge exam and background check. N - Permits you to drive a tank vehicle.
P - Perrmits you to drive a passenger-carrying vehicle. You must take the road test in the class vehicle you wish to operate. S - Permits you to drive a school bus. This endorsement cannot be transferred from another state or foreign country. You must successfully complete the school bus knowledge exam and road skills test. T - Permits you to drive a vehicle towing a double or triple trailer.
To get the HazMat endorsement, you must pass a written test based on the information in Section 9 of the Virginia CDL drivers manual. You also will need a tank vehicle endorsement if you transport hazardous products in a cargo tank. If you apply for an original or renewal HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) federal security threat assessment (background records check). You start the TSA background records check after you apply for your CDL at DMV, successfully complete all appropriate law tests, and submit a valid medical form.
You must submit fingerprints, a fee, and any additional required information to one of TSA’s designated agents. Virginia Motorcycle Endorsement You can either add a motorcycle endorsement to your existing or apply for a separate motorcycle driver's license if you do not currently hold a regular license. The application process is very similar to that of applying for a regular license - you will have to take a separate, get a permit, than pass the and get your motorcycle drivers license.
The permit test will be somewhat different from the regular one and will emphasize the regulations that apply to motorcycles. You may wish to take a few to see if you are prepared for the exam. Signing up for a class is also not a bad idea if you have not competed the class yet. Virginia License Restrictions Apart from granting you additional driving privileges with these driver license endorsements, the DMV may also slap some restrictions onto your license.
Are used to discourage or prevent you from driving under certain conditions, for example, if you take the driving test on a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, you are not allowed to drive a vehicle that is equipped with a regular manual gear shifter. The following restrictions may apply to your Virginia CDL:. J You may only operate a school/activity bus.
You may not operate any other type of commercial motor vehicle. K You may not operate a vehicle with air brakes.
If you plan to operate a vehicle with air brakes, you must take the air brakes knowledge test. You also must take the road test in a vehicle equipped with air brakes. L You may not operate a commercial motor vehicle outside of Virginia.
M Operation of a passenger bus restricted to a Class B passenger vehicle. N Operation of a passenger bus restricted to a Class C passenger vehicle. Y You must wear corrective lenses when operating a commercial motor vehicle. If you have questions about any specific Virginia drivers license endorsement, please contact your local DMV office for assistance.
Find all the information you need to finish your If you're new to Virginia and have an out-of-state driver's license, you must have it transferred within 60 days of becoming a resident of the state. To obtain a Virginia driver's license, you will need to visit your local and:. Pass the vision exam. Show a valid driver's license issued by a U.S.
State or territory, France, Germany, South Korea, or a Canadian province. You may also be required to show proof you've held your out-of-state permit for at least 60 days or show proof you completed an approved driver education course. Take the knowledge exam or the road skills test. Submit a completed (Form DL 1P). Submit proof of your:.
(e.g., out-of-state driver's license, ). Passport, U.S. Birth certificate, foreign passport with visa and I-94 print out, permanent resident card, U.S. Citizenship certificate). Mortgage statement, recent utility bill, pay check stub). (SSN) (e.g.
Social Security card, pay check stub, Social Security statement), if you have one. NOTE: A can be found on the VA DMV website.
Surrender your out-of-state driver's license. Pay the $32 fee ($4 per year for 8 years). Depending on your circumstance, you may be issued a driver's license for 5 years at $4 per year. NOTE: While your written knowledge and driving tests are usually waived, there may be special circumstances where the VA DMV requires you to pass these. Types of VA Driver's Licenses Depending on your age and the type of vehicle you want to drive, there are different types of licenses you can apply for in Virginia.
Regular driver's license: For the operation of non-commercial vehicles.: Allows supervised driving practice. Eligibility Requirements Before you can apply for a driver's license in Virginia, you must have either:. Successfully completed a DMV-approved course. OR. Held a VA learner's permit for 60 days or longer. You can find instructions for obtaining a learner's permit on our page. Apply for a Driver's License in Virginia To obtain a VA driver's license, you will need to apply in person at your local (except for the Fair Oaks Mall office).
You will need to bring documents to prove your identity, SSN, and residency: Applicants who are under 19 years old must bring:. 1 document proving identity. You may bring in:. Your birth certificate.
A certificate of naturalization. See the DMV's. 1 document proving legal presence in the country. For examples.
2 document proving Virginia residency. Acceptable documents include:. Certified school records/enrollment forms. Bank statement up to 2 months old. Utility bills in your name up to 2 months old. See the for more examples.
Proof of your Social Security number. You can bring with you:. Your Social Security card. A tax form or payroll check stub. Your military ID card. Applicants who are at least 19 years old will need to bring:. 1 document proving your identity.
1 document showing your legal presence in the country. 2 documents proving you live in Virginia. Proof of your Social Security number. You may use the same documents listed above for proof.
NOTE: See the VA DMV's list of. You will also have to show you've completed an approved if you haven't held a learner's permit for at least 60 days, and:. Pass the:. Vision. Based on $4 per year for 8 years.
In certain circumstances your driver's license may only be valid for 5 years and you'll pay the same yearly fee. Pay the $32 fee. The VA DMV will send you your driver's license by mail. Knowledge and Driving Tests Before you will be issued a driver's license, you must pass both the written knowledge exam and driving test.
Knowledge Exam Before taking the knowledge test, you should study the. The DMV also offer a. Our suggesting is to check out that test and then take a look at our offered by our certified partner. The test is split into the following parts; traffics signs and general knowledge. You must correctly answer all 10 questions in about traffic signs before you will be allowed to take the general knowledge quiz.
You need to correctly answer at least 80% of the general knowledge questions to pass the knowledge test. If you fail, you can try again, but will need to pay a $2 if you want to re-take it within 15 days. If you fail the exam 3 times, you will need to complete the classroom component of a course before you will be allowed to attempt the test again.
Road Skills Test You will need to provide your own vehicle to take your road test in. It must have a valid safety inspection sticker, license plates, and be in good working condition. You will also need to provide:. Your current registration card. Proof you have completed a Driver's Ed course. You can also provide a completed In (Form CSMA-19). If you fail your driving exam, you must wait 2 days before re-taking it.
If you fail 3 times, you will need to complete the driving component of a Driver's Ed course before you can attempt it again.