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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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At the end of each shift you should:

2 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

3 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

4 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

5 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

6 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

7 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

8 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

9 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

10 / 40

Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

11 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

14 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

15 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

16 / 40

To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

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You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

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

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You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

22 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

25 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

26 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

27 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

28 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

29 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

30 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

31 / 40

You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

32 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

33 / 40

A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

34 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

35 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

36 / 40

Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

37 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

38 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

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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.