Checked against official Florida sources on Oct 7, 2026
Florida CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Florida follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Florida source, and a free practice test.
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Florida CDL facts
| What | What Florida says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CDL fee (original and renewal) | $75.00 | Official page |
| School board CDL fee (original and renewal) | $48.00 for people trained for school bus work who apply for or hold a job with a public or non-public school system | Official page |
| Fee per endorsement | $7.00 | Official page |
| Knowledge retest fee | $10.00 | Official page |
| Skill retest fee | $20.00 | Official page |
| Hazmat background check fee | $91, in addition to the regular CDL and endorsement fees | Official page |
| Minimum age, intrastate | 18 | Official page |
| Minimum age, interstate | 21 | Official page |
| Minimum age, hazmat endorsement | 21 | Official page |
| Hazmat CDL validity | 4 years, can be renewed up to 1 year before it expires | Official page |
| Endorsements allowed on a CLP | Only Passenger (P), School bus (S) and Tank vehicle (N) | Official page |
| Class E license required first | You must hold a Florida Class E license to get a Florida CDL | Official page |
| Skills test order | Vehicle inspection, then basic vehicle control, then on-road driving. Pass each before the next. | Official page |
| Hazmat renewal timing | Start the background check at least 30 days before your license expires | Official page |
| Residency required | You must be a Florida resident | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Florida CDL page before you go. Read the official Florida CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Florida manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.