Commercial Learner’s Permit

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CDL Office Location

The CDL office is located in Pearl City.  Click on the Address below and scroll down to find the CDL office location.  Here you can RESERVE a time to take the Permit test when you are ready.

Address:
897 2nd St, Pearl City, HI 96782
Phone:
+18087684185

Explore Permit Necessities below

More about your PERMIT

What you need to know about your PERMIT…

Before you go make sure you do the following:

  • You are at least 21 years of age
  • Have a valid Hawaii driver license
  • Provide a birth certificate
  • Provide a Social Security Card
  • Provide proof of residency (electric bill, car registration, etc)
  • Provide a current Passport Photo to be given to registrar.  (Walmart can provide this service)
  • Provide a Current DOT Medical Card (Physical exam that needs to be done by a certified DOT Doctor)

Permit Tests

A CDL license allows you to drive a vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.

The main difference between a Class A and Class B is the trailer.  A “Class A” license allows you to tow a trailer with weights over 10,000 pounds while a “Class B” allows you to tow below 10,000 pounds.

Minimum “Class B” permit tests:

General Knowledge test
Air Brake endorsements test

Minimum “Class A” permit tests:

General Knowledge test
Air Brake endorsement test
Combinations endorsement test

Other Endorsement tests:

Passenger Transport Endorsement (P)
School Bus Endorsement (S)
Doubles/Triples Endorsement (T)
Tanker Endorsement (N)
Hazmat Endorsement (H)
Tanker/Hazmat Combo Endorsement (X)

TEST TIPS

  • In the CDL Manual, study sections 1,2 and 3 for the General Knowledge test.
  • Study sections 5 and 6 for the Air Brakes endorsement.
  • Use Practice tests online or get a CDL prep app on your phone to practice.  Once you start reaching a 90% or more pass rating on these practice tests, you are probably ready to go.
  • Don’t  study the pre-check sections ( 11 and 12) until you pass your permit.  This may confuse you as you prepare for your permit.
  • During the test, you will see a SKIP button somewhere on the screen.  Use this button and send the questions you don’t know to the back.
  • Use the Test to take the Test.  Some answers may reveal themselves while taking the test so it is a good idea to use the skip button.
Next Steps...

Got your Permit, NOW WHAT?

  The Road test consists of 3 parts:

Pre-Check

Skills test

Driving road test

Don’t delay too long as your Permit is good for 6 months.  You can renew it one time, but after that you need to re-take all the exams.

Start your ELDT training!

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What are you waiting for?  Lesss Goooo!⚬

What are you waiting for?  Lesss Goooo!⚬

What are you waiting for?  Lesss Goooo!⚬

What are you waiting for?  Lesss Goooo!⚬