Question 1

What does Mississippi charge as a CDL application fee?

Accepted Answer

$25 — Mississippi charges a $25 CDL application fee, separate from the CLP and knowledge-test fees.

Question 2

What does Mississippi charge for the commercial learner's permit (CLP) itself?

Accepted Answer

$16 — Mississippi charges a $16 fee for the commercial learner's permit itself.

Question 3

What does Mississippi charge per attempt at the CDL knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

$5 — Mississippi charges a $5 testing fee for each attempt at the CDL knowledge test.

Question 4

How many questions are on Mississippi's CDL General Knowledge test, and how long do you have to finish it?

Accepted Answer

50 questions, 1 hour — Mississippi's CDL General Knowledge test has 50 questions, with a one-hour time limit and at least 80% correct (40 of 50) required to pass.

Question 5

How long is a Mississippi CLP valid?

Accepted Answer

12 months — A Mississippi commercial learner's permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issuance.

Question 6

How soon can a Mississippi CLP holder take the CDL skills test after the permit is issued?

Accepted Answer

Not before 14 days have passed — Mississippi requires a CLP holder to wait at least 14 days after the permit is issued before taking the CDL skills test.

Question 7

Under federal hours-of-service rules that apply to Mississippi CDL holders, how many hours of driving are allowed after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

Up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour on-duty window — 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.

Mississippi CDL Knowledge Test Sample Questions

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