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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. 

1 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

2 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

3 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

4 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

5 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

6 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

7 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

8 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

9 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

10 / 40

Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

11 / 40

A bus has a GVWR of 22,000 pounds and seats 24 passengers. What CDL class is this vehicle?

12 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

13 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

14 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

15 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

16 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

17 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

18 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

19 / 40

Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

20 / 40

Select the step that comes first:

21 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

22 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

23 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

24 / 40

Select the statement of what you should not do if you are required to drive through flowing water or deep puddles.

25 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

26 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

27 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

When accelerating:

30 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

31 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

32 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

33 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

34 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

37 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

40 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

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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.