Louisiana CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions
Real, Louisiana-specific sample questions from our practice question bank, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. See our national sample questions for topics that apply to every state, or take the full Louisiana cdl practice test to test yourself instead of just reading the answers.
General Driving Knowledge
1. What is the fee for a Louisiana commercial learner's permit (CLP)?
Louisiana charges $15 for a commercial learner's permit, one of the lowest CLP fees nationally.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
2. How long is a Louisiana CLP valid?
A Louisiana commercial learner's permit is valid for 60 days.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
3. How many times can a Louisiana applicant retake the CDL knowledge test in a single day, and does it cost extra?
Louisiana allows the CDL knowledge test to be taken up to twice daily, on multiple days, with no additional fee for retakes.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
4. What BAC threshold applies specifically to commercial drivers in Louisiana?
Louisiana holds commercial drivers to a 0.04% BAC threshold, consistent with the federal commercial standard.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
5. What must a Louisiana CDL applicant complete before applying for their first commercial driver's license?
Since February 2022, Louisiana requires new CDL applicants to complete entry-level driver training (ELDT) through an authorized provider before applying for their first CDL.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
6. What noncommercial license must a Louisiana applicant already hold before applying for a CLP?
A Louisiana applicant must already hold a valid Class A, B, C, D, or E license issued by the same jurisdiction issuing the CLP.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual
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7. Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Louisiana CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?
Federal hours-of-service rules allow up to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, within a 14-hour on-duty window.
Source: Louisiana OMV, Commercial Driver License Manual