Step 1
Find your starting line.
Answer 25 questions across the topics you need. In about 10 minutes you get a predicted score and your three weakest topics.
CDL permit test prep
Pass your CDL permit test on the first try.
Take the free 10-minute Diagnostic. See your predicted score and your three weakest topics. Then follow a day-by-day plan to your test date and book when your Readiness Score says go.
No account. Nothing to download. Built from the official CDL manual.
Readiness
87
Ready
Example of the sign you are working toward.
EXIT 1Diagnostic10 min
EXIT 2Your plan30 to 45 min a day
EXIT 3Ready signBook it
Exit 1 What failing costs
Failing the permit test costs more than the fee.
01
A day off work.
You asked for the time. You drove to the test center and sat for an hour. Then you walk out with nothing to show for it.
02
The test fee, again.
A retest can mean another fee and another appointment.
03
Weeks waiting for a new slot.
The school or the new job does not wait for you. Every week you lose is a week of pay.
04
A manual with no map.
The CDL manual is long, and nobody tells you which parts the test leans on. The Diagnostic does.
Exit 2 How it works
Three steps from the manual to the test center.
Step 2
Fix what costs you points.
Follow a plan built around your test date. Learn mode explains every answer. Mistake Fixer brings back what you missed after 1, 3 and 7 days.
Step 3
Book when the sign says READY.
Your Readiness Score shows its evidence. Ready means 85 or higher, three full practice tests in a row at 85%, and 90% of the question bank seen.
Exit 3 Free practice tests
Start with the test you need.
Every test below is free and uses the real question count, passing score and time.
General Knowledge
Everyone who applies for a CDL
Air Brakes
Anyone who will drive a vehicle with air brakes
Combination Vehicles
Class A applicants
Hazardous Materials
Drivers who want the H (hazmat) endorsement
Tanker
Drivers who want the N (tank vehicle) endorsement
Passenger
Bus drivers who want the P (passenger) endorsement
School Bus
School bus drivers who want the S endorsement
Doubles/Triples
Drivers who want the T (doubles and triples) endorsement
The Pass Promise
Don't pass on your first try? Your access stays free until you do.
You also get a new plan aimed at what cost you points. We cannot promise you will pass, because your state gives the test. We can promise you will not pay twice while you work toward it.
What you get
One payment. The whole route.
Many CDL apps bill by the week or the month. FirstTry CDL is one payment for one result.
Day-by-day plan
30 to 45 minutes a day, built around your test date.
Every written test
General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, Hazmat, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, Doubles/Triples.
Real-format timed tests
Same question count, passing score and time as the real test.
Readiness Score
Tells you when to book, with the evidence.
Mistake Fixer
Re-drills only what you missed until it sticks.
Explanations for every answer
Why it is right, why each wrong answer is wrong, and the manual section.
Why trust it
Built from the official manual. Not from the DMV's test.
Every question traces to a section of the official CDL manual. A second reviewer answers each one blind before it is shown to anyone. No ads, ever.
The Program
One payment. Every test. A plan built for your test date.
Pass Promise: don't pass on your first try and your access stays free until you do, plus a new targeted plan.
$49Founding Driver price, then $79. One time. No subscription.
Common questions
Is FirstTry CDL free?
The Diagnostic, one free practice test for every test type and every guide on this site are free. The full Program, with every test, your plan, Mistake Fixer and the Readiness Score, is a one-time payment. It is not a subscription.
Are these the real CDL permit test questions?
No. The real questions are not published. Ours are exam-style questions that we write from the official CDL manual, about the same material and in the same format.
How long does it take to get ready for the CDL permit test?
Many drivers who study 30 to 45 minutes a day are ready in 7 to 14 days. Your practice scores decide, not the calendar.
How do I know I am ready to book the test?
The Readiness Score tells you. It says READY when your score is 85 or higher, your last three full practice tests were each 85% or better, and you have seen at least 90% of the question bank.
What is the Pass Promise?
If you do not pass on your first try, your access stays free until you do, and you get a new plan aimed at what cost you points. It is not a cash refund.
Do I need an account?
No. You can take the Diagnostic and practice tests without signing up. Your progress saves on your own device.