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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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Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

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With the controlled braking method, you _____?

3 / 40

Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

4 / 40

When accelerating:

5 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

6 / 40

In the event of a tire failure you should...

7 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

8 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

9 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

13 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

14 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

15 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

You should follow behind other vehicles ______when traveling under 40 mph.

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Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

19 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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Select the step that comes first:

21 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

22 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

23 / 40

The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

24 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

27 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

28 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

29 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

30 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

31 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

32 / 40

The correct trailer height when coupling the rear trailer is:

33 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

34 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

35 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

36 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

37 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

38 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

39 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

40 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

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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.