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CDL Driver Education

To obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, you will have to take one or more knowledge tests, depending on what class of license and endorsements you will need. The CDL knowledge tests include:

  • General knowledge test
  • Passenger transport test
  • Air brakes test
  • Combination vehicles test
  • Hazardous materials test
  • Tank vehicle test
  • Doubles/Triples test
  • School bus test

After passing the knowledge test(s), you then are eligible to take the skills test. The CDL skills test consists of three segments:

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Basic vehicle control
  • On- road driving

It is recommended that you consult the CDL Test Manual for more information about CDL testing. 

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