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Applying for a Virginia Commercial Driver's License or Virginia CDL Instruction Permit
A commercial driver's license (CDL) allows you to operate a commercial vehicle
in Virginia and possibly other states, depending on your qualifications. To obtain
a Virginia CDL or CDL instruction permit in Virginia, you must meet all requirements
for a Virginia driver's license.
You must apply for your CDL or CDL instruction permit in person at a Virginia DMV customer service center. For additional information about CDL licensing, please refer to CDL classifications, endorsements and restrictions.
Age Requirements
You must be at least at 18 to obtain an intrastate CDL and age 21 to obtain a CDL.
Identification and Residency Requirements
Each time you apply for a Virginia CDL or Virginia CDL instruction permit and
DMV records show you have not held a Virginia driver's license or ID card in the
past, you must present documents proving your identification and residency.
You will need to pass the Virginia 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 Virginia CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
- If you are age 19 or older, you must show two proofs of identity, one proof of legal presence, one proof of Virginia residency, and proof of your social security number.
- If you are under 19 years of age, you will be required to show one proof of identity, one proof of legal presence, one proof of Virginia residency, and proof of your social security number. http://wsdweb/drivers/applyingcdl.html
- Attempt to get or provide to others a copy of any knowledge exam or any questions or answers on the exams
- Have assistance or assist others while taking an exam
- Have unauthorized possession of an examination or exam answers.
- Meet the minimum age requirements:
- At least 18 years of age for an intrastate Virginia CDL
- At least 21 years of age for an interstate Virginia CDL
- Hold a valid Virginia driver's license. In addition, your driving privileges must not be currently suspended or revoked by any licensing jurisdiction.
- Have successfully completed all applicable Virginia CDL knowledge exams for the type of class and endorsement you wish to hold.
- Pass the required vision screening for commercial drivers.
- Provide a properly registered vehicle of the type you wish to drive for the on-road driving test.
- For the type of vehicle you wish to drive, you must:
- Have held a Virginia CDL instruction permit for a minimum of 30 days,
- Provide evidence that you have previously held a CDL, OR
- Provide a valid certification from a driver training school designed specifically for commercial drivers.
- Be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to:
- Converse with the general public,
- Understand highway traffic signs and signals,
- Respond to official inquiries, AND
- Make entries on reports and records.
You will need to pass the Virginia 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 Virginia 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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- Applying for a Virgnia CDL and CDL Permit
- What is a Commercial Vehicle?
- Who Are Commercial Drivers?
- Virginia CDL - Classifications, Endorsements and Restrictions
- Virginia CDL - Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Virginia CDL - Medical Self-Certification Requirements
- Virginia CDL - Disqualifications
- Virginia CDL - Skills Test Appointments
- Virginia CDL - Skills Test Eligibility Requirements
- Virginia DMV Offices - Locator
- Virginia CDL - Knowledge Tests
- Virginia CDL - Instruction Permit 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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