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CDL Practice Test

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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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A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

2 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

5 / 40

The correct trailer height when coupling the rear trailer is:

6 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

7 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

8 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

9 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

10 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

11 / 40

Select the false statement about suspension:

12 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

13 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

14 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

15 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

16 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

17 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

18 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

19 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

20 / 40

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

21 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

22 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

23 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

24 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

25 / 40

The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

26 / 40

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:

27 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

28 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

29 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

30 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

31 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

32 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

35 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

36 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

37 / 40

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

38 / 40

Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

39 / 40

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

40 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

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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.