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You may use one of the guides shown here when taking your pre-trip test. You cannot write any instructions or notes on how to perform the pre-trip inspection on the guide. If you do not pass the pre-trip inspection test, the other tests will be postponed. You are allowed a total of three attempts to pass the pre-trip, skills, or driving tests on the same application.
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Commercial Driver License Permit Check List
To obtain a CDL permit or CDL endorsement permit you must Complete a Commercial Driver License Application form (DL 44C). To obtain this form by mail, call DMV's automated phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-777-0133. This application comes with a medical card. You must get a physical and show the medical card to the DMV to get your permit.
Be 21 years of age to drive commercial vehicles for hire outside of California, or 18 years of age to drive for hire within California, or 16 years of age may not drive for hire and may not drive outside of California. (VC §12515) (VC §12516)
Complete a 10 Year History Record Check form (DL 939) if you have been issued a driver license in the same or different name to operate any type of motor vehicle in another state or other jurisdiction within the previous ten years.Starting January 31, 2005, new federal regulations require a person who is applying for a California commercial driver license with an original Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement to undergo a security threat assessment. The USA Patriot Act requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to complete a security threat assessment (background records check) before the Department of Motor Vehicles issues a HazMat endorsement.
Related Links
Federal Hazardous Materials Requirements
Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Administration - Agent Information
Provide your true full name.
Present an acceptable birth date/legal presence document.
Provide your social security number.
Pay the application fee.
Submit a valid Medical Examination Report (DL 51). To obtain this form by mail, call DMV's automated phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-777-0133.
Effective October 1, 2004, DMV will accept only a Medical Examination Report (DL 51) with a revision date of 2/2004 or later, or a current medical form (containing the new blood pressure guidelines) approved by the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Aviation Administration.
Pass the traffic laws and sign tests for the class of vehicle you will drive.
Additional information regarding a commercial permit.
To obtain a CDL permit or CDL endorsement permit you must Complete a Commercial Driver License Application form (DL 44C). To obtain this form by mail, call DMV's automated phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-777-0133. This application comes with a medical card. You must get a physical and show the medical card to the DMV to get your permit.
Be 21 years of age to drive commercial vehicles for hire outside of California, or 18 years of age to drive for hire within California, or 16 years of age may not drive for hire and may not drive outside of California. (VC §12515) (VC §12516)
Complete a 10 Year History Record Check form (DL 939) if you have been issued a driver license in the same or different name to operate any type of motor vehicle in another state or other jurisdiction within the previous ten years.Starting January 31, 2005, new federal regulations require a person who is applying for a California commercial driver license with an original Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement to undergo a security threat assessment. The USA Patriot Act requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to complete a security threat assessment (background records check) before the Department of Motor Vehicles issues a HazMat endorsement.
Related Links
Federal Hazardous Materials Requirements
Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Administration - Agent Information
Provide your true full name.
Present an acceptable birth date/legal presence document.
Provide your social security number.
Pay the application fee.
Submit a valid Medical Examination Report (DL 51). To obtain this form by mail, call DMV's automated phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-777-0133.
Effective October 1, 2004, DMV will accept only a Medical Examination Report (DL 51) with a revision date of 2/2004 or later, or a current medical form (containing the new blood pressure guidelines) approved by the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Aviation Administration.
Pass the traffic laws and sign tests for the class of vehicle you will drive.
Additional information regarding a commercial permit.
What can I expect during the noncommercial Class C driving test?
The Class C driving test is used to determine your driving competency. You must provide a vehicle that is safe to drive and insured. When you appear for your driving test, the driving test examiner will ask to see your instruction permit(s), driver education and driver training completion certificates (if you are a minor), and proof of insurance for your vehicle.
Your driving test begins with a vehicle safety check. This pre–drive inspection demonstrates that you are familiar with your vehicle and that your vehicle meets the DMV’s minimum safety requirements. You will be asked to identify and/or demonstrate parts of the vehicle commonly used in driving. If your vehicle does not meet the minimum safety requirements, your driving test will be rescheduled.
You will also be asked to demonstrate the arm signals for right and left turns, and for stopping or slowing down. The examiner will ask you to drive out of the DMV driving test line and the driving portion of your test will begin. Your examiner is an observer only and will only speak to give you instructions ahead of time on what driving maneuvers you are to perform. He/she will not try to trick you or ask you to do drive illegally. Your examiner will be marking your score sheet during your driving test.
On the road, your examiner will be looking to see whether you:
The Class C driving test is used to determine your driving competency. You must provide a vehicle that is safe to drive and insured. When you appear for your driving test, the driving test examiner will ask to see your instruction permit(s), driver education and driver training completion certificates (if you are a minor), and proof of insurance for your vehicle.
Your driving test begins with a vehicle safety check. This pre–drive inspection demonstrates that you are familiar with your vehicle and that your vehicle meets the DMV’s minimum safety requirements. You will be asked to identify and/or demonstrate parts of the vehicle commonly used in driving. If your vehicle does not meet the minimum safety requirements, your driving test will be rescheduled.
You will also be asked to demonstrate the arm signals for right and left turns, and for stopping or slowing down. The examiner will ask you to drive out of the DMV driving test line and the driving portion of your test will begin. Your examiner is an observer only and will only speak to give you instructions ahead of time on what driving maneuvers you are to perform. He/she will not try to trick you or ask you to do drive illegally. Your examiner will be marking your score sheet during your driving test.
On the road, your examiner will be looking to see whether you:
- Check traffic, including pedestrians, by your head and eye movements as well as using your mirrors.
- Signal before you pull into or out of traffic, make a turn, or change lanes.
- Drive at an appropriate and legal speed: not too fast and not too slow.
- Leave adequate space between your vehicle and other vehicles.
- Maintain good control of your vehicle.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Backing your vehicle.
- Driving through intersections (controlled, uncontrolled, and stop signs).
- Completing left and right hand turns.
- Completing left and right lane changes.
- Driving in residential and business areas.
- Driving at least 10 mph over or under the speed limit.
- Failing to look over your shoulder when pulling into traffic or changing lanes.
- Running a red light.
- Failing to use windshield wipers when necessary because of rain.
DMV Now app for iPhone and Android.
Before you come into DMV to take your written test, practice taking one (or all) of the sample driver tests through your iPhone / iPod Touch or Android device. Answers to the questions and discussion of the answers are provided at the time you submit your answers.
Before you come into DMV to take your written test, practice taking one (or all) of the sample driver tests through your iPhone / iPod Touch or Android device. Answers to the questions and discussion of the answers are provided at the time you submit your answers.