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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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Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

2 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

3 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

6 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

7 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

8 / 40

It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

9 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

10 / 40

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

11 / 40

Select the statement of what you should not do if you are required to drive through flowing water or deep puddles.

12 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

13 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

14 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

15 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

16 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

17 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

20 / 40

To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

24 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

25 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

26 / 40

You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

31 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

32 / 40

What position should the tractor protection control valve be in after coupling?

33 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

34 / 40

Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

35 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

36 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

37 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

38 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

39 / 40

When accelerating:

40 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

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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.