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CDL Practice Test

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

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

All answers listed.

When stopping or starting.

When hauling food or milk products.

When unloading or loading.

2 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

are bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle

are large drums temporarily attached to a vehicle

are large drums used to contain hazmat that is loaded on a trailer

are tanks that the military uses to transport hazardous materials

3 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

the trailer with the smallest road

the trailer with the heaviest load

the trailers shortest in length

the trailer longest in length

4 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

The lockjaw

Mud flaps

Electric/air lines

Tires

5 / 40

The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

white, blue

red, green

yellow, white

red, blue

6 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

Class 1 explosives, class 8 corrosives, and division 5 oxidizers.

None of these answers are correct.

Class 2 explosives, class 3 flammable solids, and division 21 inhalation hazard.

Class 1 explosives, class 3 flammable liquids, and division 21 flammable gas.

7 / 40

Select the true statement:

Lighter vehicles requiring more braking power to stop compared to heavier vehicles.

None of the answers listed.

A "bobtail" tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is fully loaded down to the maximum weight.

Wait as long as possible to brake when driving a heavy vehicle.

8 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosive materials

an approved place for parking attended vehicles loaded with flammable materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with corrosive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials

9 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

use stab or controlled braking

use just the trailer brakes

use the engine brake

apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal and don’t let off

10 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

at the end of each working day

once every 7 days

every 4 hours of the working shift

once every 14 days

11 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

Problems with the water pump

All of these answers are correct

A leak from the engine

A leaking line or hose

12 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

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

It is how much power is lost to the hydraulics.

It is loss of power to the headlights.

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

13 / 40

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

Division 62

Division 61

Division 63

Division 64

14 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

Call school administrator or the police to remove the student.

Unload the student at the next stop.

Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you.

Remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children.

15 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

Where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic.

If a traffic signal is green.

All of these answers are correct.

At crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned".

16 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

17 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

ignore rude gestures and refuse to react negatively

all of these answers are correct

avoid eye contact

if you can safely do it, call the police from a cell phone

18 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

Connector rods

Brake lines/hoses

Slack pieces

Brake drums

19 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

they are between the S-Cam on drum brakes and the push rod

all of these answers are correct

they are between the push rod on disc brakes and power screw

they are a part of the air brake system that adjusts the brakes

20 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

Have the unruly students move to the front of the bus.

Pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them.

Keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal.

Yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves.

21 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

none of the answers listed

raised half way with the crank handle stored in the cab

raised to the top and then taken 3 cranks down and the crank handle stored in its bracket

in the fully raised position with the crank handle secured to its bracket

22 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

open your vehicle windows for some fresh air

drink a cup of coffee

drink energy drinks

pull off the road and get some sleep

23 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

protect the area

move the victims out of the way immediately

notify authorities

24 / 40

When accelerating:

speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

"hammer down" when your wheels start to spin

always use the parking brake to slow down

do not engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake

25 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

only when the vehicle has over 25,000 miles on it

false

true

only when the vehicle has over 60,000 miles on it

26 / 40

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

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

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

27 / 40

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

emergency flashers

high beams

novelty lights

low beams

28 / 40

Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

the kingpin may snap in half

the fifth wheel may be misaligned

the dolly tow bar may fly up

the spring brakes may release

29 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

make sure to have space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

if necessary, use a flashlight

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

have the fifth wheel jaws open

30 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

you should brake in the same manner regardless of what you are driving

you should monitor the tractor and trailer as you decrease your speed to keep control

only use the braking that is necessary to safely stay in control of the vehicle

you should drive at a higher speed to keep the trailer in line

31 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

100 psi

225 psi

125 psi

150 psi

32 / 40

Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

The level of the oil

The oil pressure

The power steering fluid

The coolant level

33 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

The distance it takes to clear the danger zone.

Across the street.

At least 8 feet away from the side of the bus.

At least 10 feet away from the side of the bus.

34 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

By never passing.

By staying in the right lane if you can.

By driving faster than the other traffic.

By passing only the slowest vehicles.

35 / 40

You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

The higher center of gravity on a tank truck.

All answers listed.

A rollover may occur even when driving at the posted speed limit.

The posted speed limit may be too high for safety.

36 / 40

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

Fifth wheel

Metal frame

Air brake system

Tandem release (locking pin/arm)

37 / 40

You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

going to the rear of the second trailer and open the emergency line shut off

while driving at 10 mph apply the hand valve you should stop at the same in the same distance as a single trailer driving at 5 mph

you should get out and listen for air flowing through the lines

watch the air gauge for a drop of 30 psi

38 / 40

When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

the tractor will gain air pressure

the tractor to lose all air pressure in the tanks

the trailer supply valve will remain open

the tractor protection valve will close

39 / 40

This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

The fifth wheel

The locking kingpin

The catwalk

The platform

40 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

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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

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