Western CDL
Washington CDL Training
MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR WASHINGTON STATE
For Informational Purposes Only.
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We are unable to provide training for Washington drivers.
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NOTE: This training must be completed at an authorized school or employer who is approved by WA DOL and has access to DOL's online portal.
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Class A
Washington State Requires
Completion of A Minimum of
160 Training Hours Before
You Can Take Your Class A
CDL Skills Test.
40 hours - Classroom
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18 hours - Driving
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16 hours - Backing
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16 hours - Proficiency
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70 hours - Combined lab/range training & observation
40 hours - Classroom
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14 hours - Driving
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8 hours - Backing
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8 hours - Proficiency development
10 hours - Combined lab/range training & observation
Class B
Washington State
Requires The Completion
of A Minimum of
80 Training Hours Before
You Can Take Your Class B
CDL Skills Test.
Passenger
(endorsement onto current CDL)
Washington State Requires
Completion of A Minimum of
14 Training Hours Before
You Can Take Your Passenger
CDL Skills Test, and 30 hours
for Passenger & School Bus
Passenger Only
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4 hours - Classroom
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10 hours - Proficiency
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Passenger & School Bus
20 hours - Theory
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10 hours - Proficiency