Trucks & buses
What do you want to drive?
Know which appointment comes first
Start with the DPS checklist for your commercial learner permit. Keep the issue date when your permit arrives, then ask which theory requirements apply and when you can schedule the skills test. The office can help you plan practice in Royse City around those dates.
Where each step happens
Theory, practice and test-day rental.
Choose the services that fit your experience and the equipment you plan to drive.
Online ELDT theory
ELDT Theory Now is a separate online theory provider. Select the course for your license class or endorsement.
View theory courses →Range, road & rentals
Ask Get Your CDL Quick about self-directed familiarization and DPS test-vehicle rental. Complimentary ELDT behind-the-wheel range and road is available with qualifying purchases when eligibility requirements are met. Completion requires demonstrated proficiency.
View services and current pricing →From a Dallas learner permit to the skills test · driver guide
Does my Dallas learner permit appointment include the road test?
Plan two separate steps. DPS issues the commercial learner permit after the applicable knowledge tests. A skills-test appointment comes later, after the required waiting period and applicable ELDT. Confirm the actual testing center before arranging a vehicle.
CDL and ELDT options for Dallas drivers
From a Dallas learner permit to the skills test
Dallas first-time applicants can plan the permit, applicable ELDT and hands-on preparation as three separate steps. Use the vehicle guide below to compare equipment with your intended work.
Which ELDT do I need?
For a first Class A or B CDL, a B-to-A upgrade, or a first passenger or school bus endorsement, covered applicants need both theory and behind-the-wheel training. A first hazardous materials endorsement requires ELDT theory before the knowledge exam.
Where do I practice and test?
You can study online with ELDT Theory Now from Dallas. Get Your CDL Quick schedules vehicle familiarization in Royse City. The examiner conducts the inspection, basic control skills and road test at the location in your DPS confirmation.
Compare CDL test vehicles · Plan the permit and test · FMCSA training requirements · Behind-the-wheel eligibility

