Checked against official Utah sources on Oct 8, 2026
Utah CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and Utah follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official Utah source, and a free practice test.
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Utah CDL facts
| What | What Utah says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CDL fee with written test | $52.00 for a Class A, B or C CDL with the written knowledge tests (5 year license). This covers the three core tests. | Official page |
| CDL fee with driving skills test | $78.00 for a Class A, B or C CDL with the driving skills test (5 year license). | Official page |
| Learner permit fee | The fee page lists a $19.00 learner permit for regular licenses. It does not list a separate CLP fee. The CDL page says the three core tests are included in the $52.00 application fee. | Official page |
| Endorsement fee | $9.00 per CDL endorsement. | Official page |
| Endorsement test attempts | The $9.00 endorsement fee covers two attempts on the written test. Two more attempts cost $9.00. | Official page |
| Written test retake fee | $26.00 to retake the CDL written knowledge test. Each core test can be taken up to two times before the $26.00 fee is due. | Official page |
| Skills test retake fee | $52.00 to retake the CDL driving skills test. The $78.00 fee covers two attempts. | Official page |
| Rescheduling fee | $25.00. | Official page |
| Intrastate medical fee | $25.00. | Official page |
| Payment methods | The Division takes cash, checks, money orders and credit cards. Fees are subject to change and are not refundable. | Official page |
| Written test format | All CDL tests are closed-book, multiple choice, and need 80% to pass. | Official page |
| General knowledge test | 50 questions. Every Class A, B and C applicant takes it. Passing it gets you a commercial learner permit. | Official page |
| Combination test | 20 questions. Only Class A applicants take it. | Official page |
| Air brakes test | 25 questions. It is optional for Class A or B, but needed to drive air brake vehicles. Without it you get an L restriction. | Official page |
| CLP validity | The permit is good for 180 days after you pass the required written tests. | Official page |
| CLP holding time | You must hold the CDL learner permit for 14 days and finish entry level driver training before the skills test. | Official page |
| Skills test passing scores | Basic control skills: 8 or fewer error points. Road driving test: 30 or fewer error points. | Official page |
| Basic control exercises | Forward stop, straight-line backing, forward offset tracking and reverse offset backing. | Official page |
| Bring your own vehicle | You must bring your own registered and road-ready vehicle to take the skills test at the Driver License Division. | Official page |
| Offices that do not process CDLs | The Farmington, Logan and Tooele offices do not process CDLs right now. | Official page |
| Third party testing | You may use an approved Third-Party Tester for the skills test. The tester sets the price and sends your results to the Division. | Official page |
| Military skills test waiver | Honorably discharged veterans (within the past year) who drove a CMV during the two years before discharge may get the skills test waived. They must still pass the written tests. S and H endorsements cannot transfer under the waiver. | Official page |
| Non-domiciled CDLs | As of January 20, 2026, Utah is pausing issuance of non-domiciled CDLs until further notice. | Official page |
| Minimum age for endorsements | Applicants under 21 cannot get passenger, school bus or hazmat endorsements. | Official page |
| Driving experience and medical card | You need your driver license with at least one year of experience as a licensed driver and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5876). | Official page |
| Surrendering your license | You must give up your current driver license when you get your Utah commercial permit. The permit lets you drive your regular vehicle. | Official page |
| Under 21 intrastate | Drivers under 21 who may drive only inside Utah are in excepted intrastate commerce, must give the Division a medical certificate and get a K restriction. At 21 they must self-certify under a different category. | Official page |
| Hazmat endorsement | You must finish entry level driver training and pass a TSA background check for the hazmat endorsement. | Official page |
| Tanker endorsement | Needed for tanks of more than 119 gallons each that total 1,000 gallons or more. | Official page |
| Entry level driver training | You must finish entry level driver training before you schedule the skills test. | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official Utah CDL page before you go. Read the official Utah CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official Utah 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.