Mississippi CDL Test Requirements and Endorsements

The different types of CDLs
The various CDL courses you can take
What to expect on the skills test

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Don't go into the DMV unprepared. If you want to earn a Mississippi commercial driver's license, you will have to successfully complete knowledge and skills tests. There is a lot of information you will need to be familiar with, so start getting ready today!

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The Various CDLs

If you plan on operating a commercial vehicle in the State of Mississippi, then you will need to obtain a Mississippi commercial driver's license. Depending on your specific agenda, you may have to earn further endorsements. The following classifications will require you to have a Mississippi CDL Endorsement:

Class A License - This license applies to combination vehicles with a Gross Weight Rating (GCWR) exceeding 26,000 pounds, as long as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed exceeds 10,000 pounds.
Class B License - This license includes single or combination vehicles where the GVWR of the single vehicle exceeds 26,000 pounds. The vehicle in tow cannot exceed 10,000 pounds.
Class C License - This license is for vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, as well as vehicles placarded for hazardous materials that don't meet the criteria of Class A or B.

The CDL Skills Test

Only after you successfully pass the knowledge test, will you then be permitted to take a skills test. The skills you'll be tested on are: pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. These tests must be taken in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed to drive.

Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection - You need to know if your vehicle is safe to drive. You'll have to perform an inspection and state what you're inspecting and why.
Basic Vehicle Control - You need to know how to control the vehicle. During this test, you'll be ordered to move the vehicle forward, backward, and turn it within a defined area.
On-Road Test - It's important to be able to handle the vehicle in various traffic situations, such as: left and right turns, intersections, railway crossings, and more.

Other CDL Requirements

You will have to successfully pass a physical examination every two years. Passing this exam will require the following: having good hearing, 20/40 vision with or without glasses or contact lenses, and a 70-degree field of vision in each eye. Drivers cannot be colorblind.

Documents for the DMV

Going to the DMV will require you to have your current driver's license, your social security card, and a proof of residence.

The Various Fees

Application Fee - $25.00
CDL Permit - $10.00
CDL License - $40.00
Endorsements - $5.00 each

Depending on the specific county you reside in, DMV fees may change. For a current list of fees, visit the Mississippi DMV.

Driver's License Info on Mississippi's Official DMV website

You Can Learn More

Mississippi CDL Manual: Download Mississippi CDL Driver's Handbook

For Federal Requirements for a CDL: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/cdl/cdl.htm

For Medical Requirements for a CDL: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/medical.htm