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Washington DC CDL Eligibility

DC DMV ensures the safety of commercial drivers through certain requirements for a Washington DC CDL. To get a DC DMV CDL:
  • You must be at least 21 years old and have a valid NCDL (non commercial Washington DC driver's license).
  • You must be a US citizen or non-US citizen with a valid Permanent Resident Card.
  • You must provide proof of US citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
  • You must provide a 10-year driver history report. You will have to request this report from the District of Columbia department of motor vehicles in any state that has issued you a license in the past 10 years. DC DMV checks driving history in all 50 states.
NOTE: Washington DC CDL learner permits may only have the following endorsements (with additional restrictions): S - School Bus, N - Tank and P - Passenger. You are not eligible to apply for a DC DMV CDL if you:
  • Have a revoked or suspended NCDL (non commercial Washington DC driver's license).
  • Have certain medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes
  • Have a certain criminal felony conviction within the last 3 years (if you would like to work as a school bus driver)
  • Have a scheduled hearing on moving violation ticket(s)
  • Have an unresolved citation (such as tickets or judgment) in another jurisdiction
  • Are a non-US citizen who does not possess a valid Permanent Resident Card
NOTE: If you do not have proof of lawful permanent residency in the US, but you are legally in the country under a program approved by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), then in accordance with federal law, DC DMV will issue you a CDL that is marked as non-domiciled. You must provide proof of your legal USCIS status.

Disrict of Columbia CDL DMV Fees
  • Commercial Driver Learner Permit - $78
  • Commercial Driver License (First-Time and Renewal) - $117
  • Commercial Driver License Downgrade - $20
  • Commercial Driver License Duplicate - $20
  • Commercial Driver License Endorsement - $20
  • Commercial Driver License Knowledge Test - $10 per test
  • Commercial Driver License Road Skills Test - $10

Washington DC CDL Written Knowledge Tests

You will need to pass the Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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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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 . . .
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Not sure which DC CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.

Classes of Washington DC 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

Washington DC 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 Washington DC CDL questions

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

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  • 670 practice Washington DC CDL test questions with actual answers.
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