The Oklahoma CDL is required for all commercial drivers. Essentially, the commercial drivers license, grants privileges that go beyond what is given to standard license holders, allowing drivers to operate buses and/or trucks. For this reason, you can only apply for a CDL license once you have a regular license in the state. There are several other requirements, which are designed to ensure that only responsible drivers are able to operate commercial vehicles.

For example, CDL license procedures enforce a learners permit period, which also includes passing certain commercial driver tests. Additionally, you must present certain required documentation in order to be legally licensed to drive professionally in OK. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the CDL application process in Oklahoma, and you must abide by all of the state-specific criteria in order to qualify for licensure.

CDL Requirements in Oklahoma

CDL license requirements in Oklahoma state that you can apply for a commercial license when you turn 18. However, you must be 21 before you can drive a school bus, transport hazardous materials or drive commercially across state lines.

CDL requirements enforce that applicants pass a knowledge test and road test before getting their licenses. Even still, endorsements require additional testing.

You can be disqualified from getting a CDL if you have certain medical conditions, or if you are convicted of any of the following charges twice:

• A DUI while operating a commercial vehicle
• A felony while operating a commercial vehicle
• Fleeing an accident while operating a commercial vehicle

How to Apply for a CDL Permit in Oklahoma

In order to get a CDL permit in Oklahoma, you need to bring required documents with you to the DPS. These include items that prove your:

• Right to be in the United States. For U.S. citizens, this is usually a passport or birth certificate. Temporary or Permanent Resident cards are also accepted.
• Driving privileges. This must be a standard drivers license issued by the Oklahoma DPS.
• Address. This can be a government document, such as a tax statement or a voter registration card, but it can also be an insurance policy or a school transcript. Essentially, it needs to be an official paper that shows both your name and address.

Your Oklahoma CDL learners permit will allow you to practice driving, which in turn allows you to prepare for the road test you need to take – and pass – before getting your license.

CDL permit rules in Oklahoma state that you can only drive with your permit if you are accompanied by another licensed commercial driver. This supervising passenger must have the license class and endorsements required to drive the vehicle in which you are practicing.

CDL Written Test in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma CDL written test is required before applicants are allowed to get their commercial licenses. The CDL general knowledge test will cover topics such as packing your vehicle correctly, how to drive safely and the driving laws that you are required to follow.

You cannot take an online CDL test; instead, the DPS requires you to go in-person to one of the physical offices. Tests are closed-book, and you need to get at least 80 percent of the test questions correct in order to pass your exam.

Oklahoma CDL Training Schools & Practice Tests

You will find a short CDL practice test at the end of every chapter of your driver manual. The best form of CDL prep is to study the Oklahoma CDL handbook, because the questions you find in the book may be used directly on your test.

Going to a CDL school in Oklahoma is another great form of CDL training, though it is not required by the state for most license applicants. Instead, this form of training is merely recommended by the DMV, as it allows you to get experience driving, and your instructor will be able to answer any questions you may have about operating a commercial vehicle.

The curriculum will vary from one course to the next, but you should look for a school that focuses on all of the maneuvers you will be required to perform for your road test. Keep in mind, though, that schooling is required if you want to obtain the school bus endorsement for your OK CDL.

How to Get a CDL License in Oklahoma

When you apply for CDL credentials in OK, you must bring all of the same documentation presented during your learner license application. The Oklahoma CDL application is not available online, however, which means you will need to fill it out in person. You can get your CDL at any DPS location across the state.

CDL Driving Test in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma CDL test is designed to confirm whether you are ready to drive a commercial vehicle by yourself. This means you will be tested on:

• How to properly inspect your vehicle before you drive.
• How to properly park your vehicle.
• How to drive your vehicle on the road.

To find out where you can take a CDL driving test in Oklahoma, you need to call 405-425-2196.

How to Get a CDL as a Military Member in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma CDL for veterans and active service members allows some individuals who have served in the military to waive their skills tests. In order to use this waiver, the following must apply:

• You regularly drove a commercial vehicle for the military sometime during the past 12 months
• At some point during the past two years, you regularly drove a commercial vehicle that requires the same license class for which you are applying
• CDL requirements were waived for you when you drove a vehicle for the military

You cannot get a military CDL waiver if you do not fulfill the above requirements, but you are eligible to apply for a military license plate.

CDL Medical Exams in Oklahoma

New DOT physical requirements in Oklahoma require you to get a medical exam before you are allowed to apply for your commercial license. The Oklahoma CDL physical checks to ensure that you do not have any medical problems that could prohibit you from driving safely in a commercial vehicle. Medical problems include blindness and deafness.

An interstate non-excepted motorist needs to get a Medical Certificate from his or her DOT medical examiner, and submit it to the DPS. All other applicants can indicate that the medical certificate is not required when they submit the Oklahoma Commercial Driver License Medical Self-Certification Affidavit.

Types of CDL Classes in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Class A license, Class B license and Class C license each offer different privileges to commercial motorists. The three license classes are outlined as:

• The Class A CDL allows you to operate a single or combination vehicle weighing more than 26,001 pounds. You are legally allowed to tow a vehicle – or vehicles – weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds.
• The Class B CDL allows you to operate a vehicle a vehicle weighing more than 26,001 pounds, but you are not allowed to tow a vehicle that weighs more than 10,000 pounds.
• The Class C CDL allows you to operate vehicles that carry 15 or more people (not including yourself), or vehicles that carry hazmat materials. You will need to get the proper endorsement in order to use your Class C license for either of these purposes.
• The Class D CDL covers all commercial vehicles not listed above.

Types of CDL Endorsements in Oklahoma

CDL endorsements in Oklahoma grant you extra privileges. You need to take knowledge and skills test to get any of the following:

• The hazmat endorsement allows you to carry hazardous materials in your vehicle
• The passenger endorsement allows you to carry 15 or more passengers in your vehicle
• The tanker endorsement allows you to carry liquid or gas in your vehicle
• The doubles/triples endorsement allows you to operate combination vehicles
• The school bus endorsement allows you to operate school buses that are transporting students; dealer employees or other drivers who need to drive the bus without children in it do not need this endorsement
• The tanker/hazmat endorsement allows you to carry hazardous liquids or gases in your vehicle

Interstate vs. Intrastate Commercial Drivers Licenses in Oklahoma

Oklahoma offers two types of licenses, based on whether or not you need to cross state lines while driving a commercial vehicle. The Oklahoma intrastate CDL is for drivers who will only be driving within the state. The interstate CDL, on the other hand, allows you to drive across state lines.

If you drive both intrastate and interstate, the interstate CDL is required.

Commercial Driving License Fees in Oklahoma

The CDL license cost in Oklahoma varies, based on which class of license you want, as well as your age, while CDL permit cost is the same for all applicants. Application and License fees are included in the numbers below:

• The CDL permit costs $4
• The Class A CDL costs $81.50; if you get a hazmat endorsement, the total cost is $106.50
• The Class B CDL costs $71.50; if you get a hazmat endorsement, the total cost is $86.50
• The Class C CDL costs $61.50; if you get a hazmat endorsement, the total cost is $76.50
• The Class D CDL costs $50; applicants between the ages of 62 and 64 get a discount, while anyone who is 65 years of age or older can get it for free

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