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Commercial driver's license information
A valid Commerical Driver's License (CDL) is required if you plan to operate certain specialized types of vehicles such as buses, heavy oversized vehicles, or vehciles that carry multiple passengers.
IS a cdl required?
A CDL is required to operate any of the following vehicles:
- Any-size vehicle that requires hazardous materials placards or is carrying other materials listed as a select agent or toxin...
- Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
- A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Based on the requirements set forth by Service Oklahoma, operating a school bus requires a Class B CDL with the following endorsements: School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brakes (Optional). For more details on vehicles requiring a CDL, you can visit the Service Oklahoma website here.
In order to obtain your cdl, you must:
1. Prepare for your written exam
Use the CDL Driver Manual to study for your written exam. The manual covers information for the general knowledge section that is applicable to all CDL applicants. Additionally, there are specialized sections for additional endorsements and classes that are seperate from the general knowledge.
- To operate a school bus in the State of Oklahoma, you will need to take the following tests: 1. General Knowledge (Required) 2. Passenger (Required) 3. School Bus (Required) 4. Air Brakes (Optional-only required if you will operate school buses equipped with air brake systems.)
2. Prepare for your appointment
- To take your written exam to obtain your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), you will need to bring the following to your appointment
- Primary ID-Visit Service Oklahoma's Site for Acceptable Documents
- Valid Oklahoma Class D Driver License
- Social Security Number - physical card is not required
- Proof of Oklahoma Residency
- Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Completion Certificate-prior to toaking your skills test
3. Take your written exam
...at a Service Oklahoma location. Visit the Service Oklahoma website for information on how to schedule your exam.
4. Get your Commercial Learner's permit (CLP)
Once you successfully pass the required written exam for the type of license you are trying to obtain, you will be issued paperwork so that you can obtain your CLP. You must hold this permit for a minimum of 14 full days before you can take your drive test.
5. Take your cdl drive test
After holding your permit for 14 days, you can schedule an appointment to take your CDL drive test either at a Service Oklahoma location or testing with a third-party examiner.