Chapter 6. Commercial Permit Length of Road Test Score Validity If an applicant for a driver's license passes a road test but has not prepaid for the license, or if the license isn't issued due to other outstanding fees, obligations, or non-active license status, the applicant must obtain their license while the test results remain valid. Applicants need to pay for any tests they retake. CDL Road Test Commercial Driver's License (CDL) test results will remain valid for 60 days from the date the applicant passed the test. After 60 days have passed, the applicant will need to retake the skills/road test to obtain a CDL. If the applicant's Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) is expired and ineligible for renewal, they will also need to retake the knowledge test. Any exception to these requirements must be at the discretion of the CDL Operations Center. Permit Language The following is printed on permits to inform applicants of this policy: If you have not prepaid, you have 60 calendar days from the date you pass our road test to apply for a driver's license at an RMV Service Center. If you do not, you will have to take and pass a new road test at your expense. It is unlawful for you to drive if your learner's permit expires prior to you obtaining a temporary driver's license. 07/22