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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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To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

2 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

4 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

5 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

6 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

7 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

8 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

9 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

13 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

14 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

15 / 40

Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

16 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

17 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

18 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

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

20 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

21 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

22 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

25 / 40

If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

26 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

27 / 40

When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

28 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

29 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

30 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

31 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

32 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

33 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

34 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

35 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

36 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

37 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

38 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

39 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

40 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

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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.