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All 50 states + Washington, D.C.

Pass Your Class A
Written Test.
First Try.

Original practice questions, a realistic 50-question exam simulator, and study tools mapped to your state's CDL manual sections — in English and Spanish.

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Why DrayCDL

Everything you need
before test day.

Built for drivers who study between loads — precise, state-aware, and honest about what it is: serious preparation, not shortcuts.

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Study Anywhere

Made for downtime at the yard

Phone, tablet, or laptop — your progress follows you between loads, with audio questions for hands-free review.

State-aware content

Select your jurisdiction first. Questions, manual references, and requirement notes stay separated per state — nothing is silently reused across borders.

Realistic exam simulation

50 mixed questions, 60-minute countdown, flag-for-review, question navigator, and auto-submit — labeled clearly as a simulation, never an official test.

Explanations with manual references

Every original question explains why the right answer is right and cites the manual section to study — never reproducing manual text.

Weak-area tracking

Category mastery scores highlight what to study next, and the results page turns misses into a recommended practice set.

Audio questions

Built-in read-aloud for every question and answer set — study hands-free during downtime at the yard.

English & Spanish

Interface and question bank are built bilingual from day one, with per-question translations stored side by side.

Inside The Question Bank

Know what's on the test.

Every topic tied to the manual section it comes from — so you always know what to study next, and where to verify it.

TopicManual sectionDifficultyPlan
80+ original questions at launchMapped to your state's manualEnglish & Spanish, side by side
Exam Simulator

Train like it's
the real room.

No feedback until you submit. A countdown that keeps moving. The same pressure — so test day feels familiar.

50 mixed questions pulled across all categories, weighted like a real knowledge exam.

60-minute countdown with auto-submit when time runs out — just like the testing center.

Flag-for-review & question navigator to manage your time across the full set.

Full results breakdown that turns every miss into a recommended practice set.

The DrayCDL Difference

Cramming apps vs. studying properly.

The Old Way

Generic cram apps

  • Recycled question dumps, same for every state
  • Answers without explanations — memorize and hope
  • No exam pressure — feedback after every tap
  • English only
  • No idea if you're actually ready
The DrayCDL Way

The DrayCDL method

  • Original questions mapped to YOUR state's manual
  • Every answer explained, with the manual section cited
  • Timed 50-question simulation — like the real room
  • English & Spanish, switchable mid-question
  • Readiness score tells you when you're ready
How It Works

From first study session
to test day.

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The road is the goal.DrayCDL prepares you for the written test — the seat is where you're headed.
01

Select your jurisdiction

Manuals, terminology, and requirements vary by state — everything starts here.

~1 minute
02

Choose your CDL test

Class A knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicles, or endorsement subjects.

~1 minute
03

Study the manual sections

Concept summaries link you to your state's official manual for the source material.

Your pace
04

Take category practice tests

Immediate feedback with explanations and section references after every answer.

15 min/session
05

Run the timed simulation

50 mixed questions in 60 minutes, no feedback until you submit — like the real room.

60 minutes
06

Review misses & weak areas

Category breakdowns show exactly where to focus before your next attempt.

5 minutes
07

Verify with your state

Confirm requirements, fees, and scheduling directly with your official licensing agency.

Same day
08

Schedule the official exam

Booked separately with your state — DrayCDL prepares you, it doesn't test you.

Your state
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Audio question playing…Section 5 · Air Brakes
Study Your Way

Bilingual. Hands-free.
Built for the yard.

Ten free minutes between loads is a study session. DrayCDL is built around the way drivers actually live and work.

Switch languages mid-question

Every question and explanation stored in English and Spanish side by side — flip instantly, keep your progress.

Listen instead of reading

Read-aloud for every question and answer set — review air brakes while you wait at the dock.

Bookmarks, notes & history

Save tricky questions, keep notes, and pick up exactly where you left off — on any device.

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Study Center

Learn the concept
before the question.

Practice tests tell you what you got wrong. The Study Center explains why — in plain language, section by section.

Plain-language concept summaries for all 13 manual sections
Direct links to your state's official CDL manual for the source material
Written for drivers, not lawyers — in English and Spanish
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Pricing

Simple plans for drivers and fleets.

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  • 10-question practice tests
  • Explanations & manual references
  • One exam simulation
  • English & Spanish
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  • Full question bank, all categories
  • Unlimited exam simulations
  • Weak-area recommendations
  • Bookmarks, notes & audio questions
  • Progress history & certificates
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  • Assignments with due dates
  • Readiness reports & exports
  • Org-level billing
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FAQ

Common questions.

Is DrayCDL the official CDL test? +
No. DrayCDL is an independent study platform. Official knowledge exams are administered only by your state licensing agency.
Is the passing score here official? +
No — our practice threshold is a study goal. Your state publishes its own current requirement; always verify it with your licensing agency.
Where do the questions come from? +
Every question is original DrayCDL educational content, written and reviewed against the concepts your state manual covers — never copied from official test banks or manual text.
Does DrayCDL cover my state? +
Yes — all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Select your jurisdiction first and questions, manual references, and requirement notes stay separated per state.
Can I study in Spanish? +
Yes. The interface and question bank are bilingual from day one, with per-question translations stored side by side. You can switch languages at any time without losing progress.
How do I schedule the real exam? +
Directly with your state licensing agency — DrayCDL prepares you, it doesn't test you. Confirm requirements, fees, and scheduling with your official agency before test day.
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Support that
speaks driver.

Stuck on a question, a state requirement, or your account? Write to us in English or Spanish — a real person reads every message, seven days a week.

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