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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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What color are all school buses painted?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

7 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

8 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

9 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

10 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

15 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

16 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

17 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

18 / 40

When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

19 / 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:

20 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

21 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

24 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

25 / 40

These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

26 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

27 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

28 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

29 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

A safe haven is:

32 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

33 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

34 / 40

Select the true statement:

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

37 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

38 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

39 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

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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.