CDL Guide Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois

CDL Guide Indiana, Iowa, and IllinoisThis article is useful for anyone who wants to get your CDL in Indiana, Iowa or Illinois. If you want to learn about earning a CDL at other states, we have put together a comprehensive guide on how to get a commercial drivers license in every state of the country. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832551951-0) ) IndianaTo get a CDLyou mustbe at least 18 years old if you will betransporting property within state lines and 21 years old if you will be transporting peoplehave held an Indiana drivers license, chauffeurs license,or public passenger chauffeurs licensefor at least one yearpresent documents of identification proving your identity, lawful status, Social Security number, and Indiana residencypasstheappropriateknowledgetest forthevehicle type that you plan to operateKnowledge Tests RequiredCommercialvehicle drivers General knowledge testSchool bus drivers School bus endorsement test and passenger transport testAl l bus drivers reisepassenger transport testVehicle with air brakesAir brakes testCombination of vehicles Combination vehicle testDrivers transporting hazardous materie Hazardous material testDrivers transporting liquids in bulk Tanker testDrivers pulling double or triple trailers Doubles/triples testYou mayreceive onlythreeCDL permits intwo years, and a CDLlearners permit is valid for six months.Those with aCDL learners permit may operate a commercial motor vehicle only when accompanied by a valid CDLholder who has the proper class and endorsement(s).IowaTo get a CDLyou mustbe 18 years oldprovide proof of full name, date of birth, Social Security number, and citizenship, permanent residency, or an I-94 documentproof of Iowa residencypass a vision screening testobtain and hold a commercial learners permit (CLP) for at least 2 weeks prior to your applicationcertify the vehicle type you plan to driveSteps to Obtaining a CDL1. Pass the knowledge test required for the commercial vehicle you want to operateGeneral knowledge for any CDLCombination vehicle for Class AAir brakePassengerSchool busDoubles/TriplesHazmatTankIowa operator (if applicable)2. Obtain a CLP3. Pass the required skills and driving test, which is comprised of 3 partsPre-trip vehicle inspection, making sure your vehicle is safe to driveSkills test, which tests maneuvers around cones and backin maneuversA driving testIllinoisTo get a CDL you mustbe 18 years oldhold a valid Ohio State divers licenseprovide a valid Social Security cardmeet minimum medical standards as established by federal and state regulationspass the knowledge and skills testsTestingThe knowledge test is a written test required for each class of vehicle you hope to drive, each endorsement, and removing an air brake restriction.The skill test is a 90-minute driving test comprised of a pre-inspection and a road test. You will need to arrive with a vehicle appropriate to the class of license you seek.ExemptionsThe law exempts these cat egories from the CDLA Farm TruckFire EquipmentPublic Safety VehicleRecreational VehicleCommercial Motor VehicleVehicle Operated for Military PurposeNonbusiness Commercial Motor VehicleVehicle Designed for Transporting Goods