An individual seeking to schedule a CDL Skills Road test must possess a CDL learner's permit for at least 30 days and bring the appropriate vehicle for the Class license and/or endorsements they are seeking to obtain. CDL Skills Road test examinations are administered in English only.
If the applicant fails the first skills road test, they must wait at least 60 days before re-testing. If the applicant fails the 2nd skills road test, they must wait at least 90 days before re-testing. If an applicant fails 3 times within a 12 month period, he/she is not allowed to take the 4th test until 12 months after the 1st failed test.
Required Skills Road Tests for Class A
- General Commercial Class A
- Combination
- Airbrakes
Required Skills Road Tests for Class A endorsements
- T Double/Triple Trailers
- P Transport Passengers
- S School Bus
Required Skills Road Tests for Class B
- General Commercial Class B
- Airbrakes
Required Skills Road Tests for Class B endorsements
- P Transport Passengers
- S School Bus
Required Skills Road Tests for Class C
- General Commercial Class C
Required Skills Road Tests for Class C endorsements
- P Transport Passengers
- S School Bus
Endorsements for Hazardous Materials (H) and Tankers (T) do not require a Skills Road Test. Endorsements for H, T and X (Hazardous Material and Tankers) may not be obtained prior to the issuance of the appropriate CDL (Class A, B or C). Endorsement (S) will not be displayed on the CDL learners permit.
Note: Failure to cancel a scheduled road test at least two business days (Monday Friday) prior to your test will result in a $10 cancellation fee. This fee will be collected the next time you renew your license, update your address, or complete another license-related transaction. This fee will not be charged if you cancel your road test prior to two business days of the test. You can cancel a road test by calling the DMV Call Center at 311 or (202) 737-4404.
