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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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Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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How should the hand valve be used?

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

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What are slack adjusters?

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

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

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How should you know when to shift?

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

13 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

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Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

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Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

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What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

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You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

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Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

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

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You should follow behind other vehicles ______when traveling under 40 mph.

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Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

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Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

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

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What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

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The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

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

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When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

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Select the true statement about dual air brake systems.

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You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

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What does the service brake system do?

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The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

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When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

38 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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What is the purpose of a baffle?

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The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

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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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