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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. 

1 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

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

How often should air tanks be drained?

4 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

5 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

6 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

7 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

8 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

9 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

10 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

11 / 40

Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

12 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

13 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

14 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

15 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

16 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

17 / 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?

18 / 40

What is the reason that placards are used?

19 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

20 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

21 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

26 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

27 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

30 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

31 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

32 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

33 / 40

Select the statement that best explains the "crack-the-whip" effect.

34 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

35 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

38 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

39 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

40 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

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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.