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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

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

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

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

4 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

5 / 40

What are spring brakes?

6 / 40

You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

7 / 40

What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

10 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

11 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Select the step that comes first:

14 / 40

A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

17 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

18 / 40

Suspension systems:

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

21 / 40

Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

22 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

23 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

24 / 40

How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

25 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

26 / 40

How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

27 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

28 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

33 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

34 / 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?

35 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

38 / 40

When accelerating:

39 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

40 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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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.