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WHAT IS THE PASSING SCORE FOR THE COMMERCIAL RULES KNOWLEDGE TEST?
70%
ALL OTHER KNOWLEDGE TESTS MUST BE PASSED WITH AN 80% OR BETTER.
200
WHAT ARE SOME CDL ENDORSMENTS?
N- TANKER
H- HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
T- DOUBLES AND TRIPLES
P- PASSEGER
S- SCHOOL BUS
200
WHAT IS THE FEE FOR A S.O. CDL LICENSE RENEWAL?
AN S.O. WITH A CDL LICENSE MUST RENEW THEIR LICENSE YEARLY AND PAY A $21 FEE
200
HOW SOON CAN A DRIVER RENEW THEIR CDL LICENSE?
FMCSA confirmed a CDL can only be renewed ONE YEAR PRIOR to the actual expiration date of the current CDL, because a CDL cannot be effective for no more than eight years and 364 days.
200
WHAT IS THE FEE TO UPDATE A MEDICAL CERTIFCATE?
Medical Certificates presented at the driver license office for the sole purpose of updating this information can be processed at no charge.
If changes are needed to the base license, then an $11.00 fee will be charged.
400
WHEN A CUSTOMER IS SWITCHING OVER A CDL LICENSE FROM ANOTHER STATE DO ALL ENDORSEMENTS CARRY OVER IF CUSTOMER HAS THE X, P, S, AND T ENDORSEMENTS?
When transferring a valid out of state CDL, Texas will issue “like for like”, with the exception of the Hazardous Material (HazMat) Endorsement
400
CAN THOSE WHO HOLD A NON-DOMICILE CDL APPLY FOR A HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT?
NO.
NON-RESIDENT CDL HOLDERS CAN NOT APPLY FOR THE HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT.
400
CAN A NON-DOMICILE CDL BE RENEWED?
A non-domicile CDL may be renewed and will expire on the date their lawful presence expires.
400
CAN AN OUT OF STATE CLP GET TRANSFERRED TO TEXAS?
CLP's from OOS cannot be transferred, applicable knowledge tests must be completed.
400
WHAT IS A P-18 RESTRICTION ON A CDL DRIVERS LICENSE?
IF CMV, ONLY TRANSPORTING PERSONAL PROPERTY.
If individual is driving a commercial vehicle, Individual is restricted to CDL vehicles solely for the purpose of transporting personal property
600
WHAT IS A P-27 RESTRICTION ON A CDL DRIVERS LICENSE?
IT IS THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENDORSEMENT.
600
IF A DRIVER HAS A CDL CLASS B LICENSE AND WANTS TO UPGRADE TO A HIGHER CLASS OF LICENSE, IS ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) REQUIRED?
YES
The driver must complete the required entry-level driver training for the class of CDL to which the driver is upgrading.
600
HOW LONG ARE CDL LICENSES VALID FOR WHEN THEY HAVE A HAZMAT ENDORSEMENT?
A CDL with no HME (Hazardous Material Endorsement) will have an 8-year expiration date, 5-year expiration date if there is an HME on the license.
600
WHAT ENDORSEMENTS CAN A DRIVER APPLY FOR WITH A CLASS C CDL?
PASSENGER OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
600
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TRANSFER A MILITARY CDL LICENSE FROM ANOTHER STATE?
- Must have a valid military CDL.
- Must provide evidence of military CMV training and experience Operator Qualification Record
Qualified and eligible military service members with certain MOS/RATING may apply to exchange their military Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) training and experience for a Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL) under the Military Even Exchange Program. This applies to the issuance of an initial CDL only and cannot be used for upgrades or restriction changes. Applicants must be active service members or be within twelve months of discharge and provide the proper documentation to support any information certified in this application. The applicant must meet all other CDL licensing requirements, including the issuance fees. This program also waives the knowledge exam, with evidence of military CMV training and experience, for the following endorsements: Passenger Carrier (P), Tank Vehicle (T), and Hazardous Materials (H). The transfer of School Bus (S) endorsement is prohibited.
800
CAN CDL LICENSE HOLDERS FROM U.S. TERRITORIES (PUERTO RICO, GUAM, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, NORTHERN MARIANAS, AND AMERICAN SAMOA) TRANSFER THEIR LICENSE TO TEXAS?
EVEN THOUGH THOSE PLACES ARE PART OF U.S. TERRITORIES THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TRANSFER A CDL TO TEXAS.
THEY MUST TAKE ALL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS EXAMS.
800
IF THE DRIVER TESTS IN A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WHAT RESTRICTION WILL BE ADDED TO THE CDL?
"E" RESTRICTION
NO MANUAL TRANSMISSION
800
IF THE DRIVER IS BETWEEN 18-20 YEARS OF AGE, CAN THEY BE EXEMPT FROM THE HAVING THE "K" RESTRICTION ADDED TO THEIR CDL LICENSE?
A CDL driver, age 18-20 years old, whom medically certifies as Non-excepted Interstate or Excepted Interstate, is exempt from "K" restriction if the person completes the CDL-10 and the CDL contains restriction "P1-P24"
800
WHEN SHOULD THE "K" BE ADDED TO THE CDL?
Individual is restricted to intrastate commerce only; operator of CMV under 21 years of age.
The K Restriction should not be used for a language barrier, a general understanding of English is required to operate a CMV.
800
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A NON-DOMICILE CLP?
Applicants for a Non-Resident CLP are required to present a valid:
- Unexpired Foreign Passport,
- Social Security Card,
- Employment Authorization Card (EAC), or an I-94 document (stamp, arrival/departure, I-797)
- Residency documents
1000
WHAT RESTRICTIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE CDL LICENSE IF THE DRIVER TESTS IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE?
E- NO MANUAL TRANSMISSION
L- NO AIR BRAKES
O- NO TRACTOR TRAILER
1000
ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING (ELDT) BECAME EFFECTIVE ON WHAT DATE?
FEBRUARY 7TH 2022
ELDT is a single, national standard for obtaining a commercial driver's license. ELDT regulations apply to drivers seeking to obtain a CDL for the first time, upgrade an existing CDL to a Class B or A, or obtain a new hazmat, passenger, or school bus endorsement. Each state must electronically verify that an applicant completed the required training and certification process before administering a CDL skills test or prior to taking the knowledge test for a hazmat endorsement.
1000
WHAT IS THE "X" RESCTRICTION MEAN ON A CLP?
NO CARGO IN CMV TANK
1000
HOW MANY NON CDL EXEMPT VEHICLES ARE THERE? AND CAN YOU NAME THEM ALL?
THERE ARE 6!
1.FARMING
2. FIRE FIGHTING/ EMERGENCY VEHICLES
3. MILITARY VEHICLES
4. RECREATIONAL
5. AIR CARRIERS
6. VEHICLES THAT TRANSPORT COTTON OR BURRS
1000
IF A DRIVER REMOVES THE "O" RESTRICTION FROM THEIR LICENSE, DOES THE DRIVER HAVE TO TAKE THEIR SKILLS TEST AGAIN?
YES
Applicant must complete a full skills exam in a CMV that operates using a 5th wheel coupling device (SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER)
PRE-TRIP, BASIC CONTROLS SKILLS, AND ROAD EXAM