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Minimum Training Hours For Upgrades in washington

For Informational Purposes Only.

 

WAC 308-100-033

Minimum training requirements for upgrades:

 

 

Upgrade from either class B or C to class A - Minimum requirements: 

"A course of instruction for students seeking to upgrade from a class B or C to a class A must follow the class A behind the wheel training curriculum defined in C.F.R. Appendix A to Part 380 as it existed on the (effective date of the WAC)."

 

The course must include not less than:

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  • 18 hours - street driving training

  • 16 hours - training in backing maneuvers

  • 16 hours - proficiency development

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

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Upgrade from a class C to class B - Minimum requirements: 

"A course of instruction for students seeking to upgrade from a class C to a class B must follow the class B behind the wheel training curriculum defined in C.F.R. Appendix B to Part 380 as it existed on the (effective date of the WAC)."

 

The course must include not less than:

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  • 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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