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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. 

1 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

2 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

It takes special care to drive tankers with liquid in them because:

5 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

6 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

7 / 40

Select the true statement:

8 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

9 / 40

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

10 / 40

What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

11 / 40

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

12 / 40

You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

13 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

14 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

15 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

16 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

17 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

18 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

19 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

20 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

21 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

22 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

23 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

24 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

28 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

29 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

32 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

33 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

34 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

35 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

36 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

37 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

38 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

39 / 40

Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

40 / 40

The best way to have control on curves is:

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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.