Class B Package for Colorado CDL Applicants

Colorado drivers navigate mountain grades and energy-sector hauls across the Rocky Mountain corridor. With oil and gas field services, agriculture, ski resort and mountain freight driving much of the freight in Colorado, the Class B Package material below is the part of the Colorado CDL that those employers screen for first.

Class B in Colorado is General Knowledge plus Air Brakes, followed by a skills test in a straight truck or bus. Because so many Colorado Class B jobs are buses, the package also covers the Passenger and School Bus tests.

Where Colorado drivers use this

  • Aerospace components: dump trucks, mixers, and flatbed tractors on construction routes
  • Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in Colorado; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction
  • Oil and gas field services: water trucks, vacuum trucks, and single-unit haulers on well sites and plants
  • Agriculture: single-unit farm and packing-house trucks (many states offer a restricted farm CDL)
  • Ski resort and mountain freight: motorcoaches and tour buses (P endorsement)

Most Colorado CDL work runs the I-25, I-70, I-76 corridors and the Denver area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. See the Colorado CDL classes and Colorado endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Colorado questions

Is this Class B Package material specific to Colorado?
Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Colorado, and this page adds Colorado details: where you test (Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles), which Colorado industries use this license, and the Colorado corridors the examples are drawn from.
Where do I take the Class B Package knowledge test in Colorado?
Knowledge tests are given by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. Bring your Colorado driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Colorado offices require an appointment for CDL testing.
How long do I have to study the Colorado Class B Package material?
Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in Colorado are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.

Topics Covered

General Knowledge

The written knowledge base every commercial driver must pass, including traffic laws, cargo rules, and emergency procedures. Class B applicants take this exam first before any class-specific or endorsement testing.

Air Brakes (if equipped)

Many Class B vehicles use air brakes, including straight trucks, dump trucks, and transit buses. If your vehicle is so equipped, passing this test removes the air brake restriction from your license.

Vehicle Inspection

The Class B pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, body, lights, tires, and brakes on a single heavy vehicle. Missing components during the skills test results in point deductions or failure.

Basic Vehicle Control

Class B skills testing includes low-speed maneuvers in a designated area: backing, turning, and control exercises graded on precision. This section covers correct technique and how each exercise is scored.

Road Test Readiness

The on-road portion evaluates driving decisions in real traffic, including merging, stopping, lane selection, and intersections. Knowing what evaluators look for helps you perform consistently under pressure.

Class B Package

$27.95

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What's Included:

  • General Knowledge
  • Air Brakes
  • 3-Part Skills Tests
  • Narrated Audio Study Material

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