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A commercial learner’s permit (CLP) authorizes an individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) when accompanied by a holder of a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) for purposes of behind-the-wheel training.
This regulation applies to all people who are applying for a CDL in order to operate a CMV in interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce.
A CLP:
CLP holders:
Endorsements. The following endorsements are allowed on a CLP (all other endorsements are prohibited):
Endorsement | CLP Criteria/Requirements |
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Passenger (P) | A CLP holder with a passenger or school bus endorsement must have taken and passed the applicable knowledge test. The holder is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle or school bus with passengers, other than federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the CDL holder who must accompany the CLP holder. |
School bus (S) | |
Tank vehicle (N) | A CLP holder with a tank vehicle endorsement must have taken and passed the N endorsement knowledge test. The holder may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials that has not been purged of any residue. |