Recertify/ Renew your CDL
Print this cover sheet:
Steps to renew/ re-certify your WI CDL
Plan ahead!
Know when your CDL expires. You will need time to study and test, so start a couple months ahead of time. You will be tested on:
1. Pre-Trip Inspection: You should do your test on a bus with hydraulic brakes, even if you are permitted to drive air brakes. See handout for pre-trip
2. RailRoad Crossing: You should study/ memorize the handout. You should verbalize every step as you do it.
3. 4 Student Drop-Off: You should study/ memorize the handout. You should verbalize every step as you do it.
4. Emergency Stop: You should study/ memorize the handout. You should verbalize every step as you do it.
NOTE:
Applicant up to 70
Fed Med every 2 years (or every year if necessary)
Skills test at renewal (8 years).
70 years or older
Fed Med every 1 year
Skills test every 2 years.