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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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How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

2 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

3 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

4 / 40

How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

5 / 40

Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

6 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

7 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

8 / 40

How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

9 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

10 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

11 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

12 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

13 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

14 / 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 _____.

15 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

16 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

17 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

18 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

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What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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Where are shut-off valves located?

21 / 40

A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

22 / 40

How do you check the power steering fluid?

23 / 40

Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

24 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

25 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

26 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

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What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

28 / 40

A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

29 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

30 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

31 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

32 / 40

This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

33 / 40

The correct trailer height when coupling the rear trailer is:

34 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

35 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

36 / 40

How often should you drain your air tanks?

37 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

38 / 40

Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

39 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

40 / 40

Select the true statement:

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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.