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By reading the sections above and taking the practice exams you should be successful with your CLP (Learners Permit) testing:  \n● CDL Prep App by Jeffery Diaz (for smartphones) [http://www.jeffreydiaz.com/cdl-prep-app.htm](http://www.jeffreydiaz.com/cdl-prep-app.html)[l](http://www.jeffreydiaz.com/cdl-prep-app.html)  \n● Crist CDL Website-[https://www.cristcdl.com/south-dakota/](https://www.cristcdl.com/south-dakota/)  \n5) DOT Pre-employment Drug Screen. Must have DOT drug-screen in hand before training begins. In Sioux Falls, the Sanford Occupational Medicine at 900 East 54th Street North has walk-in availability for drug screens.  \n● If your company has a random drug testing program in place, we would need a letter on company letterhead stating that you are a part of the program.  \n● Please have the results emailed to you by calling 844-753-6367. Have your control number from your receipt ready.  \n6) Register with Extra Mile CDL Academy for the ELDT Theory Class. Every first-time CDL trainee needs to register and complete this class.  \n● The ELDT Theory Course must be completed before you start the BTW Basic Skills Training at Extra Mile CDL Academy.  \n7) Once you have your CDL Learner's Permit, ELDT Theory Course and a DOT Pre-employment Drug Screen, you can attend Extra Mile CDL Academy.  \nTIMING  \nWhen you get your Commercial Learner’s Permit, you are not allowed by the FMCSA to take your CDL Skills Test for 14 days from the date of your permit’s issue date. For example, if your permit’s issue date is June 1st, you are first eligible to test June 15th.  \nSimilarly, after you have completed training at our school, there is a 48 hour waiting period to be able to take the CDL Skills test.  \nPERMIT > WEEK1 (Online ELDT Theory) > WEEK2 (CDL School M,T,W,Th, F) > SUNDAY CDL Skills Test  \nCall us if you have any questions, or when you are ready at (605) 789-7116  \nPathway Letter, November 19, 2024","cbCaibRM9tqbHnye","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibRM9tqbHnye","pdf",154086,"English","# Steps to Take\n## Required Study Sections\n## Scheduling DMV Tests\n## Practice Exams and Training Prerequisites\n## DOT Drug Screen and ELDT Theory\n## Timing Rules for the Skills Test","[{\"question\":\"What steps are required before scheduling DMV tests for a Class B CDL learner’s permit?\",\"answer\":\"Download and study the CDL manual, review general information and the listed safety sections (including air brakes), then call the DMV to schedule the General Knowledge and Air Brakes tests.\"},{\"question\":\"Which practice exams should you take to prepare for the scheduled tests?\",\"answer\":\"Use the CDL Prep App by Jeffery Diaz and the Crist CDL website. 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