Commercial Driver License Study

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CDL Knowledge Test

Practice exams, narrated guides, and endorsement modules, organized by CDL class and state.

1,392 Practice Questions
10 Study Modules
51 States Covered
7 Endorsements
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Everything You Need in One Place

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Organized by Module

Topics broken into focused modules: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, and every endorsement. Study what you need, skip what you don't.

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Narrated Audio

Listen and review anywhere. Audio modules reinforce written material so drivers can study during a commute, break, or haul.

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State-by-State Info

Agency links, state profiles, major industries, and state-specific notes for all 50 states plus DC, so you know who to contact.

Endorsements

All 7 CDL Endorsements Covered

AB

Air Brakes

Required for any vehicle equipped with an air brake system — covering most Class A tractor-trailers…

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CV

Combination Vehicles

Essential for Class A drivers operating tractor-trailers, lowboys, and other multi-unit combination…

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HZ

Hazardous Materials

Required to transport any quantity of hazardous materials that require placarding under federal Haz…

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TK

Tank Vehicles

Required for vehicles designed to transport liquids or gases in a tank permanently or temporarily a…

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PS

Passenger

Required for commercial vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver — cha…

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SB

School Bus

Required for any driver transporting school-age students in a vehicle classified as a school bus un…

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DT

Doubles & Triples

Required to pull double or triple trailers where permitted by state law — common in regional and lo…

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Not sure which CDL you need?

Answer a few questions and the selector tool gives you a starting point based on your vehicle and operation.

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FAQ

Common Questions

What CDL class do I need?

It depends on the vehicle weight rating, trailer weight, passenger use, school bus use, and whether hazardous materials are transported. The selector tool gives a starting point, and your state licensing agency makes the final determination.

Do I need ELDT before testing?

ELDT generally applies when you are getting a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B-to-Class A upgrade, or a Passenger, School Bus, or HazMat endorsement for the first time.

Is HazMat ELDT different?

Yes. HazMat ELDT is theory training and must be completed before the hazardous materials knowledge test. The TSA security threat assessment is a separate requirement.

Can I study before buying training?

Yes. You can compare CDL classes, review endorsement topics, and use the selector tool first. Paid products add organized practice modules, PDFs, audio, and training access.