To get a CDL license, you must pass a knowledge (written) test and a skills (road) test to ensure that you have the minimum knowledge and skill required to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

You will have to pass one or more knowledge tests, depending on the class of license and the endorsements that you need. Each test will be scored separately. The passing score is 80% for all commercial knowledge tests.

The Tests you will have to pass

Class A:
Any combination vehicle that has a trailer with a GVWR of more then 10,000 pounds if the combined GVWR is more then 26,000 pounds.

• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes
• Combination Vehicles
• Hazardous Materials (to haul placarded hazardous material or waste)
• Tank Vehicles (to haul liquids in a tank vehicle)
• Double/Triple (to pull double or triple trailers)

Class B:
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of more then 26,000 pounds.

• General Knowledge
• Air Brakes
• Transporting Passengers (to drive Bus)
• Transporting Passengers and School Bus (to drive School Bus)
• Hazardous Materials (to haul placarded hazardous material or waste)
• Tank Vehicles (to haul liquids in a tank vehicle)

Class C:
Any single vehicle under 26,000 pounds which requires hazardous material placards or that is designed to transport more then 15 parsons (including the driver).

• General Knowledge
• Transporting Passengers (to transport passengers)
• Hazardous Materials (to haul placarded hazardous material or waste)

Any School Bus Class – B or C – CDL Required