Oklahoma CDL (commercial driver's license) Fees
- Class A Oklahoma CDL Application Fee - 25.00
- Class B Oklahoma CDL Application Fee - 15.00
- Class C Oklahoma CDL Application Fee - 15.00
- Class A Oklahoma CDL License Fee - 51.50
- Class B Oklahoma CDL License Fee - 51.50
- Class C Oklahoma CDL License Fee - 41.50
New "S" requirement for Oklahoma School Bus Drivers
Oklahoma school bus drivers will soon be trading in their licenses for a new license with a specific school bus endorsement, the Department of Public Safety announced today.
Beginning March 1, 2005, the Department of Public Safety will start phasing in a new school bus specific "S" endorsement on the Commercial Driver's Licenses for all school bus drivers. The requirement, a component of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA) is designed to promote the safe operation of school buses and is currently being implemented nationwide.
School bus driver testing is not new to Oklahoma. All current school bus drivers are required by state law to attend a 25 hour school bus workshop prior to transporting pupils to and from school functions. In addition to this workshop, drivers must successfully pass four knowledge tests and a skills test performed in a school bus. DPS and the State Department of Education, Transportation Section, are working closely to address the new changes.
"The changes primarily shift the responsibility of examining drivers to the Department of Public Safety," said Casey Blackford, CDL Coordinator. "The majority of the drivers will be issued the license with the new endorsement with only a written test."
Blackford announced DPS plans to bring the examinations on-site, where the drivers are. "We are taking a pro-active approach in scheduling exam teams at locations throughout the state at technology centers and school districts to ease the burden of Oklahoma's estimated 9,000 active school bus drivers."
Applicants for the new school bus endorsement will be required to show primary and secondary identification as well as show proof of driving experience. "Drivers with a good driving record could have their skills test waived." said Blackford.
The fee to have the school bus endorsement added is $56.50, for drivers who are renewing their license, or a $25.00 replacement fee for those who are in between renewals.
Media may contact CDL Coordinator Casey Blackford at 918-625-5865 or Driver License Examining Director Karen Gentry at 405-425-7746.
Oklahoma CDL Written Knowledge Tests
You will need to pass the
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 . . .
Oklahoma
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which OK CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Classes of Oklahoma 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. |
|
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Oklahoma CDL and in the free Oklahoma 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
Oklahoma CDL written exams to get your Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .