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Use this site as a resource to practice test questions as you prepare for the West Virginia CDL test. The practice test questions cover such topics as air brakes and hazmat transport. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, the site is free to use as you prepare to take the CDL test in West Virginia. 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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The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

2 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

3 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

4 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

_____ 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.

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

9 / 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.

10 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

11 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

12 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

13 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

14 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

15 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

16 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

17 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

18 / 40

The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

19 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

22 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

23 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

24 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

25 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

26 / 40

How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

27 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

28 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

29 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

30 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

31 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

32 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

There must be a hazardous materials identification number on the ______ and on the ______.

35 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

36 / 40

When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

37 / 40

The _____of the kingpin has the locking jaw close around it.

38 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

39 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

40 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

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How To Get A west virginia Commercial Drivers License

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

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

West 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 DMV-CDL-3) WV Commercial Driver Licensee Medical Self-Certification Affidavit
  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate

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 West Virginia. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

West 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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west virginia CDL License Test Tips

All West Virginia CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the West Virginia test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The West Virginia skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. 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:

  • Possess a valid West Virginia driver’s license.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 6 months.
  • Submit (Form CDL-ST-WVR) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver.
  • Submit a valid copy of discharge papers or current military identification.

Additional Information

Information on the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL regulations in West Virginia. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Motor-Carriers/CDL/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 800.642.9066

 

Additional West Virginia CDL Helpful Links

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