Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements. With a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), you may drive any combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, where the towed unit is over 10,000 pounds. This is the type of license you need for driving semi-trucks and 18-wheelers in Louisiana. You must be at least 18 to apply. At this age, you will only be allowed to drive intrastate (within the state). After you turn 21, you can drive across state lines, carry passengers, and transport hazardous materials with the proper endorsements on your CDL.
To submit an application, go to your nearest OMV location. There, you will submit identification documents and pay the licensing fees. You must also possess a valid driver’s license and pass a vision test and a medical examination.
The official general knowledge exam is the first test in the licensing process. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions based on the official Commercial Driver License Manual (Louisiana CDL Handbook 2025). Our Free Louisiana CDL Permit Practice Test can help you achieve a passing score on your first attempt. Use it to master general commercial driving theory and study efficiently. You must also pass the official combination vehicles knowledge test and the official air brakes knowledge exam (if you plan to operate trucks equipped with air brakes).
This Louisiana CDL Combination Vehicles Practice Test is the solution to your study needs. It includes 25 several questions based on Section 6 (Combination Vehicles) of the official commercial driver license manual. Updated for December 2025, this practice test accurately reflects the latest updates brought by OMV rules or state law. You will always practice with the latest version; however, we recommend checking the official OMV website for the most up-to-date information.
After passing your theory exams, you will receive a CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit). You can practice driving combination vehicles with this permit, but only under the supervision of a full Class A CDL holder. After waiting at least 14 days and completing Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), you can schedule and take your CDL skills tests.