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Welcome to our CDL practice test site as you attempt to obtain your CDL in Washington. Our practice questions are designed to be similar to questions you would encounter on the CDL Knowledge Test. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use as you prepare to take the CDL test in Washington. 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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You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

2 / 40

Select the factor that is known to cause brakes to fail or fade. (more than one answer may be correct, but select only one)

3 / 40

What is the standee line?

4 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

5 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

6 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

9 / 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?

10 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

11 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

12 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

13 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

14 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

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To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

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What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

17 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

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Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

21 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

22 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

23 / 40

When accelerating:

24 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

25 / 40

Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

26 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

27 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

28 / 40

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

29 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

30 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

33 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

34 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

35 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

36 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

37 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

38 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

39 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

40 / 40

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

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How To Get A washington Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Washington, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Washington only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Washington).

Washington State CDL DOL applicants must be deemed to be physically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (This document must be completed by an FMCSA-approved physician.
  • Self-Certification Document

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 Washington. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Washington 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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washington CDL License Test Tips

All Washington CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the Washington test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The Washington skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. 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 active duty or honorably discharged from the military within the past year.
  • Have at least 2 years of experience operating a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Submit (Form CDL-SK TST WVR) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver.
  • Submit (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  • Submit (Form 649-F) Medical Examination Report for Commercial Fitness Determination.

Additional Information

Information on the Washington State Department of Licensing

The Washington State Department of Licensing administers CDL license testing and regulations in Washington. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdl.html

Phone: 360.902.3900

 

Additional Washington CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access Washington CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Washington.