The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces changes to the state’s commercial driver license (CDL) testing process. Effective now, all Texas CDL and commercial learner permit (CLP) knowledge examinations will be administered in English only.
This change aligns Texas’ testing procedures with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) English language proficiency requirements and will help ensure that all newly licensed commercial drivers have the communication skills necessary to operate these vehicles safely on Texas roads. Previously, CDL knowledge tests were offered in both English and Spanish. The hands-on CDL skills test, which includes pre-trip inspection, basic control skills and the road test, has always been conducted in English only.
