One of the first things you should do when considering getting a CDL is look over Rhode Island's Commercial Driver's License Manual. This manual is filled with detailed information and serves as your best source for commercial driver job facts. You can download this at Rhode Island’s DMV website, or pick one up at a Rhode Island DMV.
In Rhode Island there are several requirements you must meet to receive a CDL:
- You must be at least 21 years old. You can receive a license valid for intrastate travel at age 18.
- You must have had a regular Rhode Island driver's license for at least one year, with no suspensions or revocations.
- You cannot have licenses from other states, Mexico, or Canada.
- You must be healthy enough to earn a medical examiner's card.
To apply for your CDL, you must complete the following steps:
- You must bring a Social Security card and your Rhode Island driver's license.
- You must complete an Application for Commercial Driver's License.
- You must provide proof of passing both the written exam and road test
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