It's not just "get the CDL" you must also get your medical certificate through a CDL qualified Dr. and then you should study the exam book, then if you decide to go all out you still need to take the air brakes exam, if you don't take the air brakes test then you will have the exemption on your licenses. then when its time to take the driving part of the test you better have all your ducks in a row and "dress right dress" because if you fail then you have to wait the designated amount of time (per state) before retaking the test. and then there is the "third party testers" which do the testing for the state at a nominal fee (250/500) depending on the site and if you use your own equipment or theirs.
