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Take Exit 27 (Brainard Road/Airport Road) At traffic light, go straight (across Brainard Road) to Murphy Road. At the next light, go straight (across Maxim Road) to Reserve Road. Regional Market is located two-tenths of a mile on the left. From Interstate 91 South:
Take Exit 27 (Brainard Road/Airport Road). At end of exit, turn left onto Airport Road. Go to the end and turn left at the light onto Brainard Road. At the next light, turn left onto Reserve Road. Regional Market is located two-tenths of a mile on the left. Connecticut CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the Connecticut Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE Connecticut CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
- General Knowledge $16
- Air Brakes $5
- Combination $5
- All other endorsements (S-school bus, T-doubles/triples, P-passenger, N-liquid bulk/tank cargo, H-hazardous materials and X-hazardous material and tank, combined) $5 for each endorsement requested
- Skills Test $30 (paid at time of knowledge test)
Take Exit 27 (Brainard Road/Airport Road) At traffic light, go straight (across Brainard Road) to Murphy Road. At the next light, go straight (across Maxim Road) to Reserve Road. Regional Market is located two-tenths of a mile on the left. From Interstate 91 South:
Take Exit 27 (Brainard Road/Airport Road). At end of exit, turn left onto Airport Road. Go to the end and turn left at the light onto Brainard Road. At the next light, turn left onto Reserve Road. Regional Market is located two-tenths of a mile on the left. Connecticut CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the Connecticut Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE Connecticut CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
- Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
- Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
- Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air brakes vehicles..
- Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
- School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
- Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.
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- Connecticut CDL - DOT Medical Requirements - CT Form 323
- Connecticut CDL - School Bus Endorsement Info
- Connecticut CDL - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Info
- Connecticut CDL - HazMat Fingerprinting Process
- Connecticut DMV Office Locations and Hours of Service
- Connecticut CDL - Skills Tests Location and Directions
- Connecticut CDL - Medical Examiner's Certificate - Form 328
- Connecticut CDL - Definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle
- Connecticut CDL - Obtaining a CDL Instruction Permit (CDIP)
- Connecticut CDL - Skills Test Exemption for Military Applicants
- Connecticut CDL - APPLICATION FOR MILITARY SKILLS TEST WAIVER
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CDL Class | Tests Required | Possible Endorsements and Required Tests | ||||||||||||||
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Class A (Combination vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam Combination Endorsement Written Exam Road Exam |
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Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam Road Exam |
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Class C |
General Knowledge Written Exam Road Exam Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one. |
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Exam | Time Allowed (Minutes) | # of Questions on Exam | # of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
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General Knowledge | 60 | 50 | 40 |
Air Brakes | 25 | 25 | 20 |
HazMat | 30 | 30 | 24 |
Tank | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Passenger | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Doubles/Triples | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Combination Vehicles | 20 | 20 | 16 |
School Bus | 20 | 20 | 16 |


