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Connecticut CDL Test Fees

  • 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)
The skills test fee (on-the-road portion of the test) must be paid when the application for the Connecticut CDIP is submitted.

Failed Connecticut CDL Knowledge Tests:

If you fail any knowledge tests you must wait until the next business day to retake the test. You will be required to complete a new Application for Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (DMV Form R-229a) and pay the test fee again.

Passing the Connecticut CDL General Knowledge and Endorsement Tests:

Once you have passed the required knowledge test(s), you will be required to pay a $10 fee for the issuance of the Connecticut Commercial Driver Instruction Permit (CDIP).

Connecticut CDIP - Renewal

The Connecticut CDIP is valid for a period of six months. It can only be renewed one time during the two-year period from the date the original Connecticut CDIP is issued. Applicants must provide printed confirmation notice of self-certification with the Connecticut DMV. Applicants must self-certify through the ConnecticutDMV website, print confirmation notice and bring it to DMV. The fee for renewal is $10.

Connecticut School Bus Operators:

A Connecticut school bus endorsement applicant must present a letter from his/her employer to have certain fees waived, If the letter is presented, the fees are waived for the General Knowledge test, CDIP and Skills Test. The applicant does pay the fees for the endorsements that allow the operator to carry passengers; e.g., air brakes, passenger and school bus endorsements. A CDL with �S� and �P� endorsements is required to operate a school bus. Applicants or holders of a public passenger endorsement (S, V, A or F) must have an acceptable driving record.

Directions to Connecticut CDL Skills Test Location

Below are directions to the Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Skills Test Location at the Regional Market in Hartford located at 101 Reserve Road, Hartford, CT., 06114.

From Interstate 91 North:
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.

ConnecticutCDL 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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Not sure which CT CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.

Classes of Connecticut 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

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
T - Doubles/Triples Written Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class B

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and 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.
H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam

Connecticut 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

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Click on the items above to find answers to your Connecticut CDL questions

  • What is a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
  • How to get a Connecticut CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How old do you have to be to get a Connecticut CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How to get a Connecticut CDL HazMat (Hazardous Materials Endorsement) Permit
  • What is the difference between Interstate and Intrastate?
  • How to get a free Connecticut CDL Study Guide
  • How to get a Connecticut School Bus CDL
  • How much does a Connecticut CDL cost?
  • Where is my nearest Connecticut DMV CDL office located?
  • Where can I find Connecticut CDL (commercial drivers license) forms?
  • What are the Connecticut CDL Medical Requirements?

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 Connecticut CDL License
In addition to the Connecticut CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Connecticut CDL and in the free Connecticut 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 Connecticut CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your Connecticut CDL written exams to get your Connecticut CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Connecticut CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
  • Covers ALL Eight Connecticut CDL written tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • Covers ALL Three Connecticut CDL skills tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • 670 practice Connecticut CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
  • CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
  • CDL study Quick Reviews.
  • Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
  • and much more!
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