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Louisiana · LA
Louisiana CDL
Knowledge Test
Everything you need to pass the Louisiana CDL knowledge test. The same FMCSA-standardized questions used across all 50 states.
Total CDL fee
$65
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 Louisiana
Louisiana CDL fees: approximately $65 total (CLP + CDL)
Port of South Louisiana is the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere by tonnage
New Orleans port and petrochemical corridor create massive CDL driver demand
Louisiana has specific HazMat regulations for transporting petrochemicals along the Mississippi corridor
CDL holders must hold their CLP for at least 14 days before the skills test
Louisiana CDL knowledge tests are computerized at OMV field offices statewide
Legal notice
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Requirements can change. Always verify with Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) for the most current information.
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