Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements. You must be at least 18 to apply for a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and begin your career as a commercial driver in Minnesota. However, you won’t be allowed to drive across state lines, transport passengers, or transport hazardous materials until you turn 21. After submitting identification documents and paying the licensing fees, you must pass a medical exam performed by a certified medical examiner. Aspiring commercial drivers who plan to engage in excepted commerce are not required to undergo a medical examination.
The official general knowledge test is the first theory exam in the licensing process. It includes 50 multiple-choice questions based on the official Commercial Driver’s Manual (Minnesota CDL Handbook 2025). A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. To ace this exam on your first attempt, you should practice with our Free Minnesota CDL Permit Practice Test for several weeks.
Before you can get a CLP (Commercial Learner’s Permit), you must also pass the official combination vehicles knowledge test. Your knowledge of commercial driving regulations, coupling and uncoupling procedures, and combination vehicle safety practices will be evaluated through 20 questions. Section 6 (Combination Vehicles) of the official commercial driver’s manual describes this subject in detail. You should read this section multiple times, and when you’re ready, you can use our Minnesota CDL Combination Vehicles Practice Tests to evaluate your knowledge.
The practice test that you’re about to take closely reflects the content and format of the official combination vehicles knowledge exam. Answer all questions at your own pace and take as long as you need to finish each practice session. All you need to access this tool is a compatible device and a stable internet connection.
Becoming a safe and responsible commercial driver takes time and effort. During your learning phase, you can use our practice tests to study efficiently. Within a few weeks, you’ll be ready to ace your theory exams on your first attempt and get one step closer to your dream career.