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

2 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

3 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

4 / 40

What is a technical name?

5 / 40

_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

6 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

7 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

12 / 40

A safe haven is:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

15 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

16 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

17 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

18 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

19 / 40

When does stab braking occur?

20 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

21 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

22 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

23 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

24 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

27 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

28 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

29 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

33 / 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?

34 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

35 / 40

When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

36 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

37 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

38 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

39 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

40 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

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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.