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Arizona CDL Study Guides
Every Arizona CDL study guide has been rebuilt from the official Arizona CDL manual, with the original diagrams. All the Arizona CDL exam prep study material is built for desktop, tablet, and phones.
Arizona CDL Practice Tests & Exam
Three modes: practice with answers explained, exam conditions with nothing revealed until the end, and a missed-question drill that replays only what you got wrong. Pass at 80% and the test is marked ready.
Arizona CDL Quick Review and Q&A
Each one boiled down to the facts the test asks about, plus every question with its correct answer and manual reference for a fast read-through the night before.
Arizona CDL Narrated Audio
Every purchase includes the Arizona CDL manual read aloud, section by section, so you can study on the road, on a break, or in line at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
All 7 CDL Endorsements Covered in Arizona
Air Brakes
Most trucks and buses in Arizona have air brakes. Skip this test and your CDL carries an air brake restriction.
Study Air Brakes →Combination Vehicles
Pulling a trailer in Arizona takes a Class A, and that means Combination Vehicles: coupling, air lines, and off-tracking.
Study Combination Vehicles →Hazardous Materials
Placarded loads in Arizona need the H endorsement plus a TSA background check. Placards, shipping papers, and emergencies.
Study Hazardous Materials →Tank Vehicles
Liquids and gases in tanks over 119 gallons surge. Arizona tank drivers must know outage, baffles, and rollover risk.
Study Tank Vehicles →Passenger
Drive 16 or more people in Arizona, from hotel shuttles to motor coaches. Loading, emergency exits, and passenger safety.
Study Passenger →School Bus
Arizona school districts require the S endorsement on top of P. Student stops, railroad crossings, mirrors, and evacuations.
Study School Bus →Doubles & Triples
Haul two or three trailers on the Arizona routes that allow them. Stability, coupling, and following distance are the test.
Study Doubles & Triples →Not sure which Arizona CDL you need?
Answer a few questions and the selector tool gives you a starting point based on your vehicle and operation in Arizona.
Use the CDL Selector →Arizona Licensing at a Glance
State Profile
Arizona serves as a major cross-border freight hub between the US and Mexico along the I-10 corridor.
Key Interstates: I-10, I-17, I-40
Getting Your CDL in Arizona
How to book the skills test
Arizona MVD gives knowledge tests at any MVD office and road/skills tests at its CDL offices (12 skills-test locations statewide, by appointment). You can also test with an MVD-certified third-party examiner; many public and private organizations are authorized, and some can supply the test vehicle if you do not have one. Schedule the skills test once you have held the CLP for 14 days and finished ELDT.
Wait times and timing tips
MVD does not publish wait times for skills tests. If the nearest MVD CDL office has no dates, an authorized third-party examiner is often faster, and using their vehicle avoids the vehicle-inspection surprises that cause many first-attempt failures.
Arizona CDL fees
| CLP, Class A or B | $25 |
| CLP, Class C | $12.50 |
| CDL, Class A or B (new or transfer) | $25 |
| CDL, Class C | $12.50 |
| Road test, Class A or B vehicle | $25 |
| Road test, Class C vehicle | $12.50 |
| Passenger, Tank, HazMat, or Doubles/Triples endorsement | $10 each |
| School Bus endorsement | no fee |
Agency fees only. ELDT training, the DOT medical exam, and third-party test fees are separate.
What is specific to Arizona
- Knowledge tests need 80 percent to pass, and a failed test can only be retaken the next business day.
- The CLP must be held for at least 14 days before a skills-test appointment.
- A Class C CLP must carry the Passenger endorsement and cannot carry HazMat.
- Third-party examiners set their own charges on top of the state road-test fee.
Source: Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, checked September 2026. Fees and procedures change; confirm with the agency before you book.
The most common Arizona CDL study material
Arizona Class A CDL Study Material
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Pulling a trailer over 10,000 lbs takes a Class A. Three written tests stand between you and that license: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles. This covers all three, plus the skills test.
- General Knowledge
- Air Brakes
- Combination Vehicles
- Skills Test
- CDL Manual Audio
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How much does a CDL cost in Arizona?
Fees set by Arizona Motor Vehicle Division: CLP, Class A or B $25; CLP, Class C $12.50; CDL, Class A or B (new or transfer) $25; CDL, Class C $12.50; Road test, Class A or B vehicle $25; Road test, Class C vehicle $12.50; Passenger, Tank, HazMat, or Doubles/Triples endorsement $10 each; School Bus endorsement no fee. Skills-test fees charged by third-party testers, ELDT training, and the DOT medical exam are extra and vary by provider.
Where do I take the CDL skills test in Arizona?
Arizona MVD gives knowledge tests at any MVD office and road/skills tests at its CDL offices (12 skills-test locations statewide, by appointment). You can also test with an MVD-certified third-party examiner; many public and private organizations are authorized, and some can supply the test vehicle if you do not have one. Schedule the skills test once you have held the CLP for 14 days and finished ELDT.
How long does it take to get a CDL skills test appointment in Arizona?
MVD does not publish wait times for skills tests. If the nearest MVD CDL office has no dates, an authorized third-party examiner is often faster, and using their vehicle avoids the vehicle-inspection surprises that cause many first-attempt failures.
What is different about getting a CDL in Arizona?
Knowledge tests need 80 percent to pass, and a failed test can only be retaken the next business day. The CLP must be held for at least 14 days before a skills-test appointment. A Class C CLP must carry the Passenger endorsement and cannot carry HazMat. Third-party examiners set their own charges on top of the state road-test fee.
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. Arizona study material add organized practice material, PDFs, audio, and training access.
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