Or. Admin. Code § 735-063-0250 - [Effective 11/3/2025] Knowledge Testing and Requirements for Issuance of CLP

(1) An applicant for commercial driving privileges must first apply for a CLP, except as specified in OAR 735-063- 0260(1).

(2) The class of CLP that DMV will issue, and the endorsements and restrictions that DMV will place on the CLP, are dependent on the knowledge tests that the applicant takes and passes and current CDL that the applicant possesses, or, if the applicant is applying for a replacement CLP, on the current CLP that the applicant possesses.

(3) The provisions of OAR 735-062-0040 also apply to the knowledge tests given to an applicant for a CLP.

(4) For purposes of the issuance of a CLP, a passing score for a knowledge test is valid for six months. Test scores have validity as specified in OAR 735-063-0260(8).

(5) Except as provided for in section (6) of this rule, all applicants for a CLP must have a valid score for the CDL general knowledge test and additional knowledge test(s) as follows:

(a) An applicant for a Class A CLP must have a valid score for the combination vehicles knowledge test.

(b) An applicant for a CLP with a passenger endorsement must have a valid score for the passenger endorsement test.

(c) An applicant for a CLP with a school bus endorsement must have a valid score for the passenger endorsement knowledge test and for the school bus endorsement test.

(d) An applicant for a CLP with a tank endorsement must have a valid score for the tank endorsement knowledge test.

(e) An applicant for a CLP who wants to operate a CMV with air brakes must have a passing score for the air brake knowledge test.

(6) For purposes of this rule, an applicant who previously completed a knowledge test for the issuance of a CDL, as demonstrated by the applicant's current unexpired CDL, or the applicant's CDL that has been expired no more than one year, is not required to retake that knowledge test for DMV to issue a CLP. In the case of a replacement CLP, an applicant who previously completed a knowledge test for the issuance of a CLP, as demonstrated by the person's current unexpired CLP, is not required to retake that knowledge test.

(7) All knowledge tests are administered in English. DMV does not allow the use of an interpreter or language aid.

(8) In addition to all requirements of OAR 735-062-0007(1) listed in subsections (e) through (1i), an applicant for a CLP must:

(a) Provide the applicant's Social Security number on the application. DMV will verify the Social Security number as described in OAR 735-062-0005;

(b) Except as provided in section (9) of this rule and OAR 735-063-0265, provide proof of U.S. citizenship as described in OAR 735-062-0020(2) or permanent lawful resident in the U.S. as described in OAR 735-062- 0020(2).

(c) Certify driving type;

(d) Provide proof of medical qualification as described in OAR 735-063-0220; and

(e) Satisfy all requirements set forth in ORS 807.285.

(9) A citizen of a nation with a Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the United States must provide the proof required in OAR 735-062-0020(2). For purposes of this rule, a citizen of a COFA nation is considered to have met lawful permanent resident requirements, under authority of FMCSA guidance, as required under ORS 807.040 and 807.285 for, issuance of a CLP.

(10) An applicant for a CLP is also subject to the provisions of OAR 735-062-0007(2) to (9).

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 735-063-0250

DMV 4-2016, f. 9-22-16, cert. ef. 9/26/2016; DMV 14-2017, amend filed 09/26/2017, effective 9/26/2017;DMV 30-2018, minor correction filed 08/16/2018, effective 8/16/2018; DMV 21-2020, temporary amend filed 06/25/2020, effective 07/06/2020 through 01/01/2021; DMV 34-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 1/1/2021; DMV 4-2025, temporary amend filed 05/08/2025, effective 5/8/2025 through 11/3/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 802.010

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 807.018, 807.031, 807.035, 807.070 & 807.285