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If a driver wants to remove the “no air brake” (L), “no full air brake” (Z), or the “no manual transmission equipped CMV” (E) restriction from their CDL, are they required to complete entry level-driver training?

No. Drivers applying for a removal of a restriction from their CDL in accordance with 49 CFR 383.135(b)(7), which includes the no air brake (L), no full air brake (Z), and no manual transmission (E) restriction, are not subject to the Entry-Level Driver Training regulations.

Last Updated : September 27, 2022

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Showing you results for: “How to remove the manual restriction from a CDL”

If a driver wants to remove the “no air brake” (L), “no full air brake” (Z), or the “no manual transmission equipped CMV” (E) restriction from their CDL, are they required to complete entry level-driver training?