Kansas CDL (commercial driver's license) Fees
Kansas CDL-All Classes-4 years- $29.00
Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas Commercial Driver's License
I have passed the Kansas CDL knowledge exam and I am ready for the Kansascommercial motor vehicle (CMV) skills test. Do I need any appointment for the
skills exams?
Yes, Kansas CMV skills tests are scheduled in advance for the following
reasons:
- A Kansas CMV skills test can take from one hour to one and one half hours
depending on conditions
- To ensure that a Kansas CDL examiner is available to administer the test, scheduling is necessary
- Kansas Skills test and test examiners may be monitored for quality control purposes
- Kansas CMV Testing schedules vary depending on business conditions. Please call a CDL testing facility in advance to determine test availability.
I already have the "P" endorsement on my Kansas CDL so that I can drive school buses. Why do I now have to get an "S" endorsement?
To comply with Federal Law, a Kansas law was passed which created the "S" endorsement for School Bus drivers.
What kind of tests will I have to pass to get the "S" endorsement?
Assuming you already have the "P" endorsement, you will have to pass an "S" endorsement knowledge test and a road test in a school bus representative of the type of school bus you will be driving. If you don't already have the "P" endorsement, you will have to pass the "P" endorsement knowledge test also.
If I only drive City buses or transport buses not affiliated with a school, do I have to get the "S" endorsement?
No. You only need the "S" endorsement to operate school buses, or buses contracted by a school district to transport school children.
Kansas CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the
Kansas 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 Kansas 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.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
Kansas
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which KS CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Classes of Kansas CDL and Required Tests
CDL Class |
Tests Required |
Possible Endorsements and Required Tests |
Class A
(Combination vehicle endorsement required) |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Combination Endorsement Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
Class B |
General Knowledge Written Exam
Road Exam |
|
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. |
|
Kansas CDL Endorsements
Exam |
Time Allowed (Minutes) |
# of Questions on Exam |
# of Correct Answers Needed to Pass |
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 |
In addition to the Kansas CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Kansas CDL and in the free Kansas CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
Kansas CDL written exams to get your Kansas CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Kansas CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .