CDL Skills Testing (Class A, Class B, School Bus and Passenger Endorsement)   

CDL Skills Testing (Class A, Class B, School Bus and Passenger Endorsement)

DOT certified third party testing is available for individuals seeking to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Equipment for testing is not provided. You must provide a vehicle that is in good working order and is representative of the class of license you are applying for. The following CDL Skills Tests are required and MUST be passed in order:

1. Pre-Trip Test – Vehicle Inspection
2. Skills Test – Basic Backing Maneuvers on Closed Course
3. Road Test – Driving on Public Roadways

Upon successfully passing all three tests in the series, you may obtain your CDL at any driver’s license issuance location. Other Important Information:

1. Enrollment Requirements:

• All students must be able to read, speak, write, and comprehend English. No interpreters are allowed per CDL regulations.
• Provide copies of your Driver’s license and paper permit when requested.
• For Commercial Learner’s Permits (CLP) issued on or after February 7, 2022, Certification of completed ELDT Training WILL BE required and must be verified BEFORE any testing can be scheduled.
• You must hold a valid CLP for at least 14 days before you can complete the required skills test.

2. Some additional rules and regulations apply for a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) from outside of Iowa. Please contact the Examiners for details.
3. Regulations require Third Party Testers to give a minimum notice of two business days, for the scheduling of any CDL Skills Test.
4. Failing any one test will require an applicant to repeat or re-test ON A DIFFERENT DAY. Additional fees will apply.
5. No refunds will be issued for a failed test or untaken test(s) due to failing a test in the series.

Cost – 3 tests $300