Question A commercial motor vehicle: Answers May be driven without a CDL if the vehicle will not be driven out of the state. May be driven without a CDL if the driver plans to get a CDL soon. Must be driven by a driver with a CDL. Explanation It is illegal to operate a CMV without a CDL. Violations may be punished by fines and/or jail time. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Tennessee Knowledge Test Class A ,