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Welcome to our CDL practice test site as you attempt to obtain your CDL in Washington. Our practice questions are designed to be similar to questions you would encounter on the CDL Knowledge Test. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use as you prepare to take the CDL test in Washington. 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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Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

2 / 40

If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

3 / 40

A safe haven is:

4 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

5 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

6 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

7 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

8 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

14 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

15 / 40

How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

18 / 40

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

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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?

20 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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Select the best description of a baffle tank:

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Select the true statement:

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

25 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

26 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

27 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

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

The emergency air line is used to:

30 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

31 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

32 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

35 / 40

The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

36 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

37 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

40 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

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How To Get A washington Commercial Drivers License

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

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

Washington State CDL DOL applicants must be deemed to be physically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (This document must be completed by an FMCSA-approved physician.
  • Self-Certification Document

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 Washington. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Washington 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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washington CDL License Test Tips

All Washington CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Washington test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Washington 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:

  • Be active duty or honorably discharged from the military within the past year.
  • Have at least 2 years of experience operating a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Submit (Form CDL-SK TST WVR) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver.
  • Submit (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  • Submit (Form 649-F) Medical Examination Report for Commercial Fitness Determination.

Additional Information

Information on the Washington State Department of Licensing

The Washington State Department of Licensing administers CDL license testing and regulations in Washington. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdl.html

Phone: 360.902.3900

 

Additional Washington CDL Helpful Links

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