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Class A CDL · Commercial Learner's Permit

OnRoute.
Get your permit.

Focused, exam-style practice for the Class A commercial learner's permit. Built on the federal standards your state's CDL knowledge tests are based on — not pulled from a 20-year-old practice book.

450
Practice Qs
140
SRS flashcards
50 Qs
Mock exam
3
Knowledge tests
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Air brakes · system check
Level
Lvl 4
To next
220 XP
Progress
55%
Start lesson
Permit-test coverage
62%
Last mock: 84% — above the 80% pass mark

Built on the rules. Not on guesswork.

All three CLP knowledge tests

General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles — every question type required for the Class A permit, in one app.

450 plain-English questions

Every question ships with a plain-English explanation for why the answer is right — not just a letter. Built so you actually understand the rules.

140 SRS flashcards

Air-pressure numbers, stopping distances, inspection steps. Spaced repetition surfaces what you almost forgot, right before you do.

50-question practice exam

Modeled on the real general knowledge test. Pass at 80% and know you're ready before you sit down at the DMV.

Built on 49 CFR

Every answer is grounded in 49 CFR Parts 383 and 380 (ELDT) plus the FMCSA safe-driving rules in 392 and 393.

One purchase, no ads

$6.99 unlocks everything — every topic, every flashcard, the full mock exam. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads. Study online or off.

Every Class A permit topic, covered.

11 study topics aligned to the FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory curriculum in 49 CFR Part 380 Appendix A. Citations to 49 CFR Parts 383, 392, and 393 on every explanation.

General Knowledge
Core rules every CDL driver must know
Air Brakes
System components, checks, pressure
Combination Vehicles
Coupling, uncoupling, trailer handling
Vehicle inspection
Pre-trip, en-route, post-trip checks
Basic vehicle control
Starting, shifting, backing, turning
Space management
Following distance, lane position, merging
Hazard awareness
Recognizing and responding to hazards
Emergency maneuvers
Skids, brake failure, evasive action
Cargo
Loading, securement, weight distribution
Hours of service & fatigue
HOS rules, fatigue, driver wellness
Driver fitness & compliance
Medical, drug & alcohol, paperwork

Frequently asked questions.

Which CDL tests does OnRoute cover?+

All three knowledge tests required for a Class A commercial learner's permit (CLP): General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles.

How many practice questions are included?+

450 practice questions across 11 study topics, 140 SRS flashcards covering air-pressure numbers, stopping distances, and inspection steps, and a 50-question practice exam modeled on the real general knowledge test (pass at 80%).

Are answers grounded in real regulations?+

Yes. Every question and explanation is built on the federal regulations CDL testing is based on: 49 CFR Part 383 (CDL Standards), 49 CFR Part 380 Appendix A (ELDT theory curriculum), and the FMCSA safe-driving rules in Parts 392 and 393.

How does pricing work?+

OnRoute is a single $6.99 purchase that unlocks everything — all topics, all 140 flashcards, and the full practice exam. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, and no account required.

Who is OnRoute for?+

New drivers preparing for a Class A commercial learner's permit, anyone retaking the CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, or Combination Vehicles tests, and ELDT theory students who want extra practice before the DMV.

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OnRoute is live on the App Store. One $6.99 purchase unlocks every topic, every flashcard, and the full practice exam — no subscriptions, no ads.