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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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Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

2 / 40

The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

3 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

4 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

5 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

6 / 40

What is the standee line?

7 / 40

You must be alert for road hazards so that:

8 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems.

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

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How often should air tanks be drained?

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

12 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

13 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

14 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

17 / 40

You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

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If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

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What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

21 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

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

24 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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How do you check the power steering fluid?

26 / 40

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

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

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Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

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Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

30 / 40

When should the trailer hand valve be used?

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Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

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Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

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At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

36 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

37 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

38 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

39 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

40 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

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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.