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Kansas CDL (commercial driver's license) Fees

    Kansas CDL-All Classes-4 years- $29.00

Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas Commercial Driver's License

I have passed the Kansas CDL knowledge exam and I am ready for the Kansascommercial motor vehicle (CMV) skills test. Do I need any appointment for the skills exams?
Yes, Kansas CMV skills tests are scheduled in advance for the following reasons:
  • A Kansas CMV skills test can take from one hour to one and one half hours depending on conditions
  • To ensure that a Kansas CDL examiner is available to administer the test, scheduling is necessary
  • Kansas Skills test and test examiners may be monitored for quality control purposes
  • Kansas CMV Testing schedules vary depending on business conditions. Please call a CDL testing facility in advance to determine test availability.

I already have the "P" endorsement on my Kansas CDL so that I can drive school buses. Why do I now have to get an "S" endorsement?
To comply with Federal Law, a Kansas law was passed which created the "S" endorsement for School Bus drivers.

What kind of tests will I have to pass to get the "S" endorsement?
Assuming you already have the "P" endorsement, you will have to pass an "S" endorsement knowledge test and a road test in a school bus representative of the type of school bus you will be driving. If you don't already have the "P" endorsement, you will have to pass the "P" endorsement knowledge test also.

If I only drive City buses or transport buses not affiliated with a school, do I have to get the "S" endorsement?
No. You only need the "S" endorsement to operate school buses, or buses contracted by a school district to transport school children.

Kansas CDL Written Knowledge Tests

You will need to pass the Kansas Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE Kansas CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
  • Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
  • Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
  • Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air brakes vehicles..
  • Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
  • School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.

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Classes of Kansas CDL and Required Tests

CDL Class Tests Required Possible Endorsements and Required Tests
Class A
(Combination
vehicle endorsement required)

General Knowledge Written Exam

Combination Endorsement Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
T - Doubles/Triples Written Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class B

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class C

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one.
H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam

Kansas CDL Endorsements

Exam Time Allowed (Minutes) # of Questions on Exam # of Correct Answers Needed to Pass
General Knowledge 60 50 40
Air Brakes 25 25 20
HazMat 30 30 24
Tank 20 20 16
Passenger 20 20 16
Doubles/Triples 20 20 16
Combination Vehicles 20 20 16
School Bus 20 20 16

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Click on the items above to find answers to your Kansas CDL questions

  • What is a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
  • How to get a Kansas CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How old do you have to be to get a Kansas CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How to get a Kansas CDL HazMat (Hazardous Materials Endorsement) Permit
  • What is the difference between Interstate and Intrastate?
  • How to get a free Kansas CDL Study Guide
  • How to get a Kansas School Bus CDL
  • How much does a Kansas CDL cost?
  • Where is my nearest Kansas DMV CDL office located?
  • Where can I find Kansas CDL (commercial drivers license) forms?
  • What are the Kansas CDL Medical Requirements?

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In addition to the Kansas CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the Kansas CDL and in the free Kansas CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online Kansas CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your Kansas CDL written exams to get your Kansas CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The Kansas CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
  • Covers ALL Eight Kansas CDL written tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • Covers ALL Three Kansas CDL skills tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • 670 practice Kansas CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
  • CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
  • CDL study Quick Reviews.
  • Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
  • and much more!
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