HOW TO GET A CDL CLASS C LICENSE! To get a Class C CDL, you first need to meet your state’s age and residency requirements and hold a regular driver’s license. Next, you’ll study for and pass the written knowledge tests for general commercial driving and any needed endorsements, like passenger or HazMat. After that, you’ll get a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and practice driving with a qualified CDL holder. Finally, you’ll take and pass the road skills test in a vehicle that fits Class C req