Florida CDL permit practice test
A Florida Class A learner permit (CLP) takes three knowledge tests: General Knowledge, which every applicant takes; Combination Vehicles; and Air Brakes, if your truck has air brakes (Florida CDL Manual, July 2022, 1.1.1, p. 1-5). You need 80% on each test, the federal rule for every state (49 CFR 383.135).
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Key facts
| Class A knowledge tests | General Knowledge, Combination, and Air Brakes if your vehicle has them | FL CDL Manual p. 1-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pass mark | 80% on each test, the federal rule for every state | 49 CFR 383.135 |
| Question counts | Not published in the manual | FL CDL Manual |
The tests
The 3 knowledge tests for a Class A permit
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General Knowledge · Seeing
Why must you make allowances when using a convex ("fisheye") mirror?
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Questions drivers ask
- What score do you need to pass the Florida CDL knowledge test?
- 80% on each test. That's the federal rule for every state's CDL knowledge tests, and each test is scored on its own.
- Source: 49 CFR 383.135(a)(1)
- What tests do I need for a Class A CDL permit in Florida?
- General Knowledge, which every applicant takes; Combination Vehicles, which you need to drive combination vehicles; and Air Brakes, if your vehicle has air brakes. Skip or fail Air Brakes and your CLP or CDL carries the L restriction, no air brakes.
- Source: Florida CDL Manual (July 2022), pp. 1-3 and 1-5
- How many questions are on the Florida CDL permit test?
- The Florida CDL Manual doesn't publish question counts. What's fixed: General Knowledge for everyone, Combination for Class A, Air Brakes if your truck has them, and 80% needed on each test.
- Source: Florida CDL Manual (July 2022), p. 1-5; 49 CFR 383.135(a)(1)
- Do I need ELDT before the Florida CDL permit test?
- Not for Class A. Federal Entry-Level Driver Training must be finished before your first Class A or B skills test. HazMat is the exception: its training comes before the HazMat knowledge test.
- Source: FMCSA ELDT rule, 49 CFR Part 380
- How old do you have to be for a Florida CDL?
- 18 to drive within Florida (intrastate) and 21 to drive interstate. You must also be 21 for the HazMat endorsement.
- Source: Florida CDL Manual (July 2022), p. 1-10
- What do I need before applying for a Florida CDL?
- You must be a Florida resident and already hold a Florida Class E license. You also surrender any other driver licenses and can't be under suspension, revocation or disqualification in any state.
- Source: Florida CDL Manual (July 2022), p. 1-10
- How much does a Florida CDL cost?
- The Florida CDL Manual (July 2022) lists $75 for the license, at first issue and at renewal, and $7 for each endorsement. A written re-exam is $10 and a driving re-exam is $20. Check current fees with the FLHSMV before you go.
- Source: Florida CDL Manual (July 2022), p. 1-11
Sources
Florida Commercial Driver's License Manual, version July 2022, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Page references are to its printed page numbers. CDL Mile is independent and not affiliated with the FLHSMV.
Updated for the July 2022 Florida CDL manual. Last checked November 5, 2026.
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