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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.

1 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in an open position

in a closed position for the rear trailer and an open position for the front trailers

in an open position for the rear trailer and a closed position for the front trailer

in a closed position

2 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can

apply the brakes all the way until the wheels lock up, release the brakes and apply them again when the wheels start to roll again

apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels

lightly apply braking pressure

3 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

Come to a stop before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Decrease your speed before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Maintain the posted speed limit as you enter the curve.

None of the answers listed.

4 / 40

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

have a drink to calm your nerves

stay in your vehicle and do nothing until help arrives

put out warning devices so people don't run into the accident site

leave your vehicle, do nothing, and get to higher ground

5 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

five

one

three

seven

6 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

neither of the answers listed

there is enough space for clearance between the nose of the trailer and the tops of the tractor tires

there is enough space for clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

both of the answers listed

7 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

they usually do not have spring brakes

all answers listed

they typically require a glad hand converter

because of their small size they have little braking power

8 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

v-belt or gears

stag gears

r-belt

lines

9 / 40

Select the true statement:

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

you should always ride the brakes

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

10 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

chock the wheels, lower the landing gear, and disconnect the safey chains

lower the landing gear, disconnect the safety chain, and chock the wheels

chock the wheels, disconnect the safety chains, and then lower the landing gear

disconnect the safey chains, lower the landing gear, and chock the wheels

11 / 40

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

in a 1/3 open position

in a halfway closed position

in an open position

in a closed position

12 / 40

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

Make it easy to identify.

Make it as light as possible.

All of these answers are correct.

Make it easy to open and close.

13 / 40

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

wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark, then count the seconds until you pass it

text a friend and tell them to text you back in ten seconds and see how long that seemed to take compared to how far you traveled

get 1/4 closer to the car in front of you, then back off again multiply how long this took you by 4 for following distance

use the stopwatch on your phone to try to determine how long before you reach a mile marker after the car in front of you appeared to reach it

14 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

under normal driving it applies and releases the brakes by using the brake pedal

they are only on vehicles that have hydraulic brakes

they are part of an official vehicle inspection

they are valves that maintain air tank pressure

15 / 40

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

the queen pin may fall off

all answers listed

the trailer may tip to the side

it may not correctly couple

16 / 40

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

The driver's seat only.

Any of the last row seats.

Window seats.

None of these answers are correct.

17 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

Position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading.

Let the students begin moving to the front of the bus before it's fully stopped to maximize efficiency.

Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes.

18 / 40

In the event of a tire failure you should...

stay off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly

pump the brakes until you come to a stop

disengage the clutch so you are in neutral gear

accelerate quickly until you find a place to pull over

19 / 40

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

downshift

look for an escape ramp or an escape route

pump the brake pedal

put the gears in neutral

20 / 40

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

Pull off the road to wait for the winds to die down.

Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.

Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust.

Drive only head-in to the wind to avoid cross-wind buffeting.

21 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

Roof vents

Windows

Both hatches

Emergency windows

22 / 40

How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

closed at the rear of the last trailer and front trailer

open at the rear of the last trailer and front trailer

closed at the rear of the last trailer and open at the rear of the front trailer

none of the answers listed

23 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

Cargo tanks are filled while on the vehicle, portable tanks are filled while off the vehicle.

Portable tanks must additionally show the owner or lessee's name on them.

Cargo tanks are permanently attached, portable tanks are temporarily attached.

All of these answers are correct.

24 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to correctly label the transport vehicle with precautionary placards.

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to determine whether or not a material is hazardous.

Because it is the shipper's responsibilty to choose the correct packaging for a material classified as "hazardous".

All of these answers are correct.

25 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank.

The low pressure warning signal is only testable by the factory.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure increases to more than 60 psi in the air tank.

Turn the electrical power off and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 30 psi in the air tank.

26 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

The bus is stalled on a rail road track, but there is no train in sight.

The bus abs warning light is on.

The bus is stalled on a shoulder of a 4-lane divided highway and it is getting hot inside.

A child set off a stink bomb inside the bus.

27 / 40

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

Back quickly while no one is coming.

Use your head as the mirrors are unreliable.

Back and turn toward the driver's side.

Back toward the side opposite the driver.

28 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

anti-lock braking systems (ABS) only activate when wheels are about to lock

stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency

you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

if a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly

29 / 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)

brakes that are not aligned properly

tire retread that is mismatched

when using the engine brake more than the brakes

excessive heat from extensive use

30 / 40

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

the length of half a football field

2 times the length of your vehicle

the distance you will travel in 10 seconds time

the distance you can see ahead of you

31 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

if the compressor cuts out at between 70 and 90 psi

when the governor stops between 75-90 psi

when the pressure builds from 85 to 100 psi in less than 1 minute

if the pressure builds from 50 to 75 psi in less than 3 minutes

32 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

use the hand valve

use stab or controlled braking

maintain pressure on the brake pedal

use only the engine brakes

33 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

Is something that only the shipper needs to worry about.

Tells the degree of control needed during transportation.

None of these answers are correct.

Is another way of writing the weight of the package.

34 / 40

A tank vehicle:

Is a vehicle that can transport liquid.

All answers listed.

Is a vehicle that can transport bulk fertilizer.

Is a vehicle that can transport liquified gasses.

35 / 40

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

damage could occur to the landing gear

you will have more space to maneuver in the lot

you won't have to take as many steps around the vehicle

the process will be faster and easier

36 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

notify authorities

gather the contact information of all the drivers involved

care for the injured

protect the area

37 / 40

Select the false statement about suspension:

Check for distorted or broken coil springs.

Check for broken or cracked spring hangers.

Check for shifted, missing, or cracked leaf springs.

Check to make sure torsion bars and/or arms are lubricated.

38 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

to test the trailer brakes

only when accompanied by the foot brake

only when accompanied by the service brakes

only when the trailer is loaded to its maximum weight

39 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

It is how much power is lost to the hydraulics.

It is the liquid that must be drained off to meet legal carry limit.

It is the process of liquid expansion as it becomes warm.

It is loss of power to the headlights.

40 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

Layers

None of the answers listed

Waffles

Bulkheads

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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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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.

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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

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