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Use this site as a guide to help you prepare for the CDL test in Virginia. Questions on our CDL knowledge exams come from sections of the Virginia DMV CDL manual. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, as the site is free to use. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. 

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Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

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What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

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How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

4 / 40

What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

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Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

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What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

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Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

8 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

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Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

10 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

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What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

12 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

13 / 40

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

14 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

15 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

19 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

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While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

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If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

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On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

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Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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How can you check slack adjusters?

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When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

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Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

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How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

29 / 40

You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

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When is it best to wear your seat belt?

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What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

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What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

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You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

36 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

37 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

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When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

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How To Get A virginia Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Virginia, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Virginia only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Virginia).

Virginia CDL applicants must be certified that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form 649-F) Medical Examiner Report
  • (Form DL-8) Commercial Driver’s License Self-Certification (This form must be completed by a FMCSA-approved medical examiner.

Interstate non-excepted (drivers who do not work for the state or federal governments) must meet federal DOT requirements. Intrastate non-excepted drivers must meet the state requirements.

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Virginia. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Virginia CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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virginia CDL License Test Tips

All Virginia CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the Virginia test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Virginia skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test if applicants have never applied for a CDL before and they pass a state-approved driver education program. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be an active member of the military.
  • Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license.
  • Have operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been recently discharged from the military.

Additional Information

Information on the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license testing and regulations in Virginia. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#whatiscdl.asp

Phone: 804.497.7100

 

Additional Virginia CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access Virginia CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Virginia.