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Use this site as a resource to practice test questions as you prepare for the West Virginia CDL test. The practice test questions cover such topics as air brakes and hazmat transport. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, the site is free to use as you prepare to take the CDL test in West Virginia. 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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Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

2 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

3 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

4 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

5 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

6 / 40

These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

7 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

8 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

9 / 40

While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

10 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

11 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

14 / 40

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

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

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Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

19 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

20 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

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Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

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In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

23 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

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Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

25 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

27 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

28 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

31 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

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The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

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Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

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

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What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

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Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

38 / 40

What is the standee line?

39 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

40 / 40

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

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How To Get A west virginia Commercial Drivers License

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

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

West 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 DMV-CDL-3) WV Commercial Driver Licensee Medical Self-Certification Affidavit
  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate

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 West Virginia. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

West 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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west virginia CDL License Test Tips

All West Virginia CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the West Virginia test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The West Virginia 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:

  • Possess a valid West Virginia driver’s license.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 6 months.
  • Submit (Form CDL-ST-WVR) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver.
  • Submit a valid copy of discharge papers or current military identification.

Additional Information

Information on the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles

The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL regulations in West Virginia. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Motor-Carriers/CDL/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 800.642.9066

 

Additional West Virginia CDL Helpful Links

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