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How do I obtain my Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL)?
All applicants for a Florida Commercial Driver License are required to have an
Operators License and pass the vision requirements. Applicants must be at least
18 years of age. If they are under 21, they will be restricted to intrastate operation
only.
Oral exams may be given in English or Spanish with the exception of skills test
or Hazmat exams. Interpreters may not be used during the administration of Florida
CDL oral exams or during any portions of the Florida CDL skill exams. Be sure
to study the handbook.
Class A Florida CDL Exam Requirements - To operate trucks or
truck combinations weighing 26,001 lbs or more, and towing a vehicle/unit over
10,000 lbs, then a Class A license is needed. The following tests are required:
We will reciprocate an out of state or a Canadian commercial driver license. However, an out of state applicant with a hazmat endorsement will have to reapply for a hazmat endorsement, which will include background check, appropriate exams and fees. Florida Commercial Driver's License Fees
Original/Renewal Commercial Driver License $75.00
Original/Renewal School Board Commercial Driver License $48.00 Florida CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the Florida 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 Florida CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
- General Knowledge test
- Combinations vehicle test
- Air Brakes
- Pre-Trip
- Basic Skills
- CDL Road Test
- Applicable exams for desired endorsements
- General Knowledge test
- Air Brakes (if applicable)
- Pre-Trip
- Basic Skills
- CDL Road Test
- Applicable exams for desired endorsements
- General Knowledge test
- Air Brakes (if applicable)
- Pre-Trip (if applicable)
- Basic Skills (if applicable)
- Florida CDL Road Test
- Applicable exams for desired endorsements
We will reciprocate an out of state or a Canadian commercial driver license. However, an out of state applicant with a hazmat endorsement will have to reapply for a hazmat endorsement, which will include background check, appropriate exams and fees. Florida Commercial Driver's License Fees
Original/Renewal Commercial Driver License $75.00
Original/Renewal School Board Commercial Driver License $48.00 Florida CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the Florida 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 Florida 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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- How Do I Get my Florida CDL?
- Forida CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Info
- Florida CDL Hazardous Materials Application Info
- Florida CDL Hazardous Materials Application Form
- Florida Driver License Office Locations
- Waiver from Florida CDL Skills Testing for Military Personnel
- Florida CDL Medical Certification Requirements
- Florida CDL Learner's Permit Brochure
- Florida Contracted Third Party CDL Skills Testers
- Florida CDL State Operated Skills Test Sites
- Florida CDL Medical Examination Report Form
- Florida CDL Fees Chart
- Florida CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Poster
Access Official Federal CDL General Information
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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 |
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