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Kentucky · KY
Kentucky CDL
Knowledge Test
Everything you need to pass the Kentucky CDL knowledge test. The same FMCSA-standardized questions used across all 50 states.
Total CDL fee
$46
CLP wait
14 days
Min age
18+
To pass
80%
CDL Test Sections
The CDL knowledge test is administered by section. Passing score for all sections is 80%.
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General KnowledgeREQUIRED
50 questions · Pass with 40+
A
Air Brakes
25 questions · Pass with 20+
C
Combination Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
H
Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
30 questions · Pass with 24+
D
Doubles & Triples
20 questions · Pass with 16+
T
Tanker Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
P
Passenger Transport
20 questions · Pass with 16+
S
School Bus
20 questions · Pass with 16+
What to Know About CDL in Kentucky
Kentucky CDL fees: approximately $46 total (CLP $22 + CDL $24)
CDL knowledge tests in Kentucky are taken at Circuit Court Clerk offices — unusual in the US
Louisville is home to the UPS Worldport hub — one of the largest air cargo facilities globally
Kentucky has strong Amazon, Toyota, and Ford logistics operations creating CDL demand
CDL holders must hold their CLP for at least 14 days before the CDL skills test
Kentucky's highway system (I-64, I-65, I-71, I-75) makes it a central logistics hub
Legal notice
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Requirements can change. Always verify with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (TC) for the most current information.
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