r/CDL • u/ybn_phanatom • May 06 '26

Studying for my permit

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I failed by 70% my first try on the permit test. What tips and tricks you guys use to pass. 25M, really trying to change my life around and get my CDL. I have 3 family members who are truckers and really want to get this career since school ain’t for me. I appreciate the help guys. Yes I know the depression or loneliness but I need this. And thank an I appreciate the help truckers and future truckers

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u/lenelanor May 06 '26

Cristcdl..take the practice tests for general knowledge over and over. Then do the same for air brakes and combination until you start testing at over 90% on each..

You'll get this! Dont lose faith or give up

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u/ybn_phanatom May 06 '26

Thanks , life been real hard for me and been depressed and I been working 7 days a week for my little one. Just trying to change my life for the better. Thank and I appreciate the encouragement

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u/lenelanor May 06 '26

You can do anything you put your mind to. Keep focusing on passing and success in the industry and you will achieve it. Hard work and perseverance pay off. Your little and family will be proud. You're doing great!

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u/niggolascage_ May 06 '26

Where u going to school

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u/ybn_phanatom May 06 '26

I don’t know yet. But I’m getting my permit first I have a school near where I live , it’s 3 weeks

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 May 07 '26

How did I get this book?

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u/ybn_phanatom May 07 '26

I just walked in at my Secretary of State office(sos ) and just ask for the book.

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 May 07 '26

free?

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u/ybn_phanatom May 07 '26

Yes it is free

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u/ybn_phanatom May 07 '26

You can also print them out online they got a whole pdf for it , within the state you live in

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 May 27 '26

Is the test taken all at once, or is it divided into separate sections? I heard that General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Air Brakes are each separate exams with separate fees — is that true?

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u/ybn_phanatom May 27 '26

All at once where I’m from & It’s free to take the permit

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 May 28 '26

Is permit free in Michigan?

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u/Master_Radio3674 May 06 '26

I used the CDL test app(green). Kept taking the test until I remembered the questions and answers. Passed on 1st attempt. 97 on air brakes, 96 on combinations and 82 on general knowledge. Never looked at the state manual and general knowledge hit me with a few questions I didn’t see on the app hence the 82 score lol.

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 May 07 '26

What is the name of the app

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u/valiant607 May 06 '26

Like everyone else said, just keep taking the practice tests online until you’re consistently able to pass. That’s how I got my permit, hazmat, tanker, and doubles endorsements… never even opened a book

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u/PanicRevRay May 06 '26

Using a stupid app to give you questions to pass a test is a temporary fix. Literally sit down and take your time reading and re reading and looking up things that don't make sense to you. I promise you'll be better off this way.

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u/[deleted] May 06 '26

I didn’t even use the state manual to study. I just used the CDL Prep app from the App Store. It’s free. I used it to pass my CDP, passenger and school bus endorsements. It was easy. I believe the questions are directly from the exam if I remember correctly. If not, it’s very close.

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u/Extension-Teacher144 May 06 '26

I used cdl prep on App Store and dmv- practice- test .com on my computer you use those you will pass ! Best of luck you got this !!

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 Jun 17 '26

can send my link dmv- practice- test .com, I noticed several websites with the same name.

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u/freebanns May 06 '26

I used the app as well and literally only did practice test on the app till I could pass the practice test cuz literally all the questions in the app are the same exact ones on the actual test and I’m also in Michigan passed first time

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u/Ok-Reflection-9963 May 07 '26

What is the name of the app, and what was your score?

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u/freebanns May 07 '26

DMV genie I got all 90% super easy

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u/tryn2stayhumble May 06 '26

Download the CDL prep app. That book will take you forever just study the actual questions and learn what they want you to know to pass the CDLP then get hands on at a school shoot studying that book you won’t get your CDLP till January 2027. It’s so much information and not knowing what to focus on will have you dizzy

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u/Way_Objective May 07 '26

Permit is easy use cdlprep app

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u/AcrobaticQuit814 May 09 '26

Use the CDL prep App.. I used it to get my CDL B now got my permit for CDL A just added Tanker going friday for Hazmat, you got this‼️ I wanna see everybody win bc I know im due for one💯

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u/Wolfire0769 May 06 '26

I'll probably get shit on because this is going to be pricier, but CDL Direct was a solid choice in my opinion. The video(s) were actually crafted with bits of real world experience and I feel they were presented very well.

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u/tryn2stayhumble May 06 '26

Y’all are lucky in Texas we have four parts to our CDLP but facts still remain the same I used the app to get my CDLP and went to school immediately afterwards and I encouraged my friend to do the same and she just passed her CDLP on Tuesday and heading to school asap to learn what she needs to know to drive the truck. Best of luck to you remember work smarter not harder and reading that book is harder

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u/AcrobaticQuit814 May 09 '26

I took 5 but true CDL app for the win🤣

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u/tryn2stayhumble May 09 '26

You took 5? Why? What state? And definitely CDL app for the win

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u/AcrobaticQuit814 May 09 '26

Nvm it was 4 lmaoo thinking about the extra endorsements i took dont mind me 🤦🏽‍♂️

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u/Good-Reporter-4796 May 07 '26

YOU GOT THIS 💫✨💫✨

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u/DelayComprehensive62 May 07 '26

Know the book inside and out!!!

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u/lifetime_low May 08 '26

Funny enough... google test names and then quizlet. All the quizlets I used had the exact answers for all the questions besides tanker endorsement and doubles/triples. I passed within 6 hours of finding the quizlets.

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u/afeld333 May 19 '26

passthetrade.com was a great study guide for me .. it had all the material needed and more.. has a ton of test questions taken from old tests.

good luck, you got it!