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OROregon CDL permit test guide

The core course follows the national manual text most states use. When your state manual gives a different number, it wins.

Licensing agency
Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Official CDL page
oregon.gov ↗
Official CDL manual
oregon.gov ↗
Testing, fees and appointments
oregon.gov ↗
Knowledge-test language
English only

Translators are not allowed.

Source: oregon.gov

Source collection date

Steps to your CDL (federal minimums)

  1. Choose your class (A, B or C) and endorsements.
  2. Get a DOT medical exam from a provider on the National Registry and a medical examiner's certificate.
  3. Pass the knowledge tests at the state agency to get your commercial learner's permit (CLP).
  4. Hold the CLP at least 14 days and practice with a qualified CDL holder. A CLP is valid for up to one year (some states less).
  5. Complete entry-level driver training (ELDT) with a registered provider.
  6. Pass the skills test: pre-trip inspection, basic control and road test, in English.
  7. Get your CDL. You must be 21 to drive across state lines.

What is different in this state

Test languages

Oregon gives CDL knowledge and skills tests in English only, and translators are not allowed.

Source: oregon.gov

Learner permit (CLP)

Knowledge test results are good for 6 months, so you must finish your CLP application within that time. You must hold the CLP at least 14 days before the skills test; hazmat and doubles/triples cannot go on a CLP.

Source: oregon.gov

Age

You must be 21, or 18 for intrastate-only driving.

Source: oregon.gov

Also important

Skills test results are valid for 6 months. Skills tests are given by DMV or third-party CDL testers.

Source: oregon.gov

State-only topics in the manual

  • Oregon Information chapter: CDL steps, ELDT, medical rules, fees and the Move Over Law (change lanes or slow to 5 mph under the limit).
  • Mountain downgrade safety for an Oregon summit, and Oregon's rule to carry and use tire chains when signs or conditions require.

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The three permit tests

General Knowledge

Required for every CDL class.

Mock exam

Air Brakes

Needed to drive a vehicle with air brakes without an "L" restriction.

Mock exam

Combination Vehicles

Needed for Class A (tractor-trailers).

Mock exam
Study the core course

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