What is required to obtain a CLP?
- You must be at least 18 years old if you are transporting property within state lines or be at least 21 years old to operate a school bus
AND - When applying for your first CDL or CLP in Indiana you must have a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) on file with the BMV. To maintain a valid CDL or CLP, you must maintain a valid MEC on file with the BMV.
Required Knowledge Exam
You must pass the specific knowledge exam for the vehicle type that you plan to operate (see the chart on this page.)
The material covered in the knowledge examinations can be found in the CDL test booklet.
| Vehicle Type | All commercial vehicles | All school buses | All buses | Vehicle with air brakes | Combination of vehicles | Drivers required to transport hazardous material | Drivers required to transport liquids in bulk | Drivers required to pull double or triple trailers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required Exam | General knowledge exam | School bus endorsement exam and passenger transport exam | Passenger transport exam | Air brakes exam | Combination vehicle exam | Hazardous material exam | Tanker exam | Doubles/triples exam |
How long is a CLP valid?
When you pass a knowledge exam, the results are valid for one year. A CLP is valid for one year.
Holders of a valid CLP may operate a commercial motor vehicle only when accompanied by the holder of a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), who has the proper class and endorsement(s) necessary to operate the commercial motor vehicle.
