Ohio CDL Practice Test

Ohio CDL Resources

Here are more resources related to getting your CDL in Ohio:

• Learn what is required for getting your CDL in Ohio

  Ohio CDL Requirements

• Download the Ohio CDL manual for free right here.

  Ohio CDL Manual

• Find Paid CDL Training In Ohio

  Paid CDL Training In Ohio

CDL Permit Requirements

There is a fee of $27.00 in Ohio to obtain a CDL Temporary Permit.

• Drivers seeking to obtain a CDL or CLP must self-certify their type of driving.
• Drivers must be at least 18 years old for intrastate commerce and 21 for interstate commerce or to transport hazardous materials
• Possess a valid Ohio driver license
• Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency
• Provide proof of identity including social security number and birthdate
• Provide proof of residence
• The ability to pass a vision test

Testing locations and hours

Applicants may take the knowledge exam at any Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles. To find an office near you visit the BMV Locations site. Office hours vary by location, most offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with early Saturday hours as well. All locations are closed during state observed holidays, check with your local office to verify open hours and availability to take the knowledge exam.

General Knowledge Exam

The General Knowledge exam is a written test comprised of 50 questions, of which applicants must answer at least 40 correct to get a passing score of 80%. To prepare for the exam, it is recommended you take a certified course in CDL Training as well as CDL Practice Tests in Ohio. Use the official Ohio Commercial Driver's Manual as a study guide. The manual covers the following topics, which will be on the exam:

• Driving Safely - Covers vehicle inspection, basic control of your vehicle, shifting gears, fires, crash procedures, skid control and recovery, seeing hazards, controlling speed, managing space, driving in various conditions including night, fog, winter, hot weather, mountains and more.
• Transporting Cargo Safely - Covers inspecting cargo, weight and balance, securing cargo, and cargo needing special attention.
• Transporting Passengers - Covers when a passenger endorsement is required, vehicle inspection, loading and trip start, on the road, after trip vehicle inspection, prohibited practices, use of brake door interlocks.
• Air Brakes - Covers the parts of an air brake system, dual air brake, inspecting air brake systems, and using air brakes.
• Combination Vehicles - Covers driving combination vehicles safely, combination vehicle air brakes, antilock brake systems, coupling and uncoupling, and inspecting a combination vehicle.
• Doubles and Triples - Covers pulling double and triple trailers, coupling and uncoupling, inspecting doubles and triples, doubles and triples air brake check.
• Tank Vehicles - Covers inspecting tank vehicles, driving tank vehicles and safe driving rules.
• Hazardous Materials - Covers the intent of the regulations, hazardous materials transportation, communication rules, loading and unloading, bulk packaging marking, driving and parking rules, emergencies and glossary.
• School Bus - Covers danger zones and use of mirrors, loading and unloading, emergency exit and evacuation, railroad-highway grade crossings, student management, antilock braking systems, and special safety considerations.

Military Exemptions

To qualify for the veteran skills test waiver, you must meet certain requirements outlined by the federal government. These include:

• Military truck driving experience of at least two years.
• Application within one year of discharge.
• Must pass written knowledge test.
• Possession of only one (with the exception of a military drivers license) drivers license in the last two years that has not been suspended, revoked or cancelled.
• No qualifying CDL offenses
• No serious traffic violations in any vehicle within the last two years

If the applicant meets these requirements, they must complete the Application for Military Skills Test Waiver (Form CDL-ST WVR), including the section to be filled out by the Commanding Officer.

CLP Test

A knowledge test is required for each class of vehicle, for each endorsement and to remove the air brake restriction. If any knowledge test is failed, the applicant must wait one day to retest. The following are endorsements which can be added to your CDL, not all can be added to CLP:

• H - Hazmat; authorizes driver to drive a vehicle transporting hazardous materials in an amount requiring placarding
• T - Double/ Triple Trailers; Authorizes driver to drive a vehicle with double or triple trailers that create more than one articulation point for the combination
• P - Passenger; Authorizes driver to drive vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
• N - Tanker; Authorizes driver to drive tank vehicles
• S - School Bus - Authorizes driver to drive school buses transporting children.
• X - Tanker/Hazmat - Authorizes driver to drive tank vehicles and hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.

Facts About Commercial Learners Permit in Ohio

• After a CDL is issued, adding a passenger endorsement, upgrading the license or removing a restriction require both knowledge and skills tests.
• CLP is valid for six months
• CLP can be renewed once before it expires, a renewal fee may apply
• While you possess a CLP, you are only permitted to drive with a full CDL holder in the vehicle, and driver's must stay on public roads.
• CLP holder must hold a valid driver's license from the same state as the CLP until the applicant possesses a valid CDL
• Driver's must possess a CLP for 14 days before applying for a full CDL.
• To pass the CDL vision requirements, applicants must have vision in both eyes, have a minimum of 20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses and have a field of vision of at least 70 degrees.