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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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This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

2 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

3 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

4 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

5 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

6 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

7 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

8 / 40

The system that needs to be checked for signs of leaks with rust or carbon soot and damage is the _____.

9 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

10 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

11 / 40

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

12 / 40

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

13 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

14 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

15 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

17 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

20 / 40

Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

21 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

22 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to stopping distance and speed:

23 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

24 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

25 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

28 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

29 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

30 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

31 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

34 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to managing space to the sides.

35 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

36 / 40

This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

37 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

38 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

39 / 40

Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

40 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

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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.