About the District of Columbia CDL exam
The District of Columbia CDL exam is administered by the District of Columbia DMV. Like every state, District of Columbia adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $44.
- Skills testing: DC DMV Knowledge Testing Centers.
- Washington DC CDL holders operating commercially must comply with both federal FMCSA regulations and DC's urban commercial vehicle restrictions in certain zones.
To get started, read the official District of Columbia handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the District of Columbia DMV.
What's in the District of Columbia exam: Practice tests for the Commercial Driver's License written exam. Questions reflect the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver's License Manual that all states adopt as the basis for their CDL exams.