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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

Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

Class 1—explosives

Class 4—live chickens

Class 7—radioactive materials

Class 3—flammable liquids

2 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

nothing will happen

the engine brakes will unlock

the dolly tow bar could fly up

the air lines will explode

3 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

about 1 block for city driving

about 5 car lengths on the highway

about 12-15 seconds

about 1/4 mile for open highway driving

4 / 40

Which of these is a good rule for backing a straight bus?

Back and turn toward the driver's side.

Back toward the side opposite the driver.

Back quickly while no one is coming.

Use your head as the mirrors are unreliable.

5 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

There is no such thing.

It is a separate document that all hazmat drivers must keep in their vehicles.

On all packages.

On the original shipping paper.

6 / 40

You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

air brakes have been shut off

trailer brakes are locked down

tractor shut off valve is normal

landing gear is fully raised

7 / 40

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

5 hours, 250 miles

1 hour, 50 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

3 hours, 200 miles

8 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

Side to side

Bottom to top

Circular

Back to front

9 / 40

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

pull out the automatic slack adjustment control knob

release the parking brakes and service brakes

release the parking brakes and activate the service brakes

activiate the parking brake and service brake

10 / 40

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

drive at a high speed

increase engine rpm

quickly turn the steering wheel side to side

shift into a lower gear

11 / 40

Select the true statement:

you should always ride the brakes

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

12 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

you do not need to do a visual check

visually check that the lead trailer is higher than the fifth wheel so that the trailer will lower when the dolly is pushed under it

visually check that they are level height wise

visually check that the rear trailer is lower than the fifth wheel so that the trailer raises slightly when the dolly is pushed under it

13 / 40

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

true

only on downgrades

false

only in ideal conditions

14 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

to provide additional lateral stabilization to the front trailer

it is possible that the dolly tow bar could fly up making it difficult to re-couple

removing the dolly before uncoupling is not the correct procedure

so the rear-trailer's air brake system will stay charged and keep the trailer wheels locked to prevent rolling

15 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

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

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

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

all of these answers are correct

16 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

75 psi

125 psi

150 psi

100 psi

17 / 40

What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

it may not correctly couple

all answers listed

the queen pin may fall off

the trailer may tip to the side

18 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on 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

have the unruly students move to the front of the bus

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

19 / 40

In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in a halfway open position

in a 1/3 way open position

in an open position

in a closed position

20 / 40

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

Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

Let the students begin moving to the front of the bus before it's fully stopped to maximize efficiency.

Position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading.

Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes.

21 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

the rear part of the trailer goes into the shoulder

the rear wheels follow a different pathway than that of the front wheels

the front part of the trailer pulls to the right

the rear wheels follow the front wheels in a straight path

22 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

hold the brake down for 5 seconds and listen for leaks

pump the brake pedal 5 times and apply firm pressure for 3 seconds the pedal should not move

pump the brake pedal 3 times and apply firm pressure for 5 seconds the pedal should not move

all of these answers are correct

23 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

The reason for stopping.

The location.

All of these answers are correct.

The next departure time.

24 / 40

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

By never passing.

By driving faster than the other traffic.

By staying in the right lane if you can.

By passing only the slowest vehicles.

25 / 40

Tires should should be replaced:

when the tread separates

if the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep

all of these answers are correct

when there are broken valve stems

26 / 40

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

Coolant pressure gauge

Voltmeter gauge

Air pressure gauge

Oil pressure gauge

27 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

The interlock applies the brakes and holds the throttle in idle position when the rear door is open.

The interlock releases when you close the rear door.

All of these answers are correct.

Do not use this safety feature in place of the parking brake.

28 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

The seat/safety belt

The power steering belt

The water pump belt

The air compressor belt

29 / 40

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

at a distance of 1 seconds for every 10 feet of your vehicle length

at a distance of 1 second for every 5 feet of your vehicle length

at a distance of 1 second for every 15 feet of your vehicle length

as close as possible so other drivers won't cut in front of you

30 / 40

What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

water and air

oil and water

oil and dirt

air and oil

31 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

32 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

Driving with bad tires.

Driving too fast.

Driving in the mountains.

Driving on a wet surface.

33 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

they are part of an official vehicle inspection

under normal driving it applies and releases the brakes by using the brake pedal

they are only on vehicles that have hydraulic brakes

they are valves that maintain air tank pressure

34 / 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?

At least half a mile

At least twenty feet

At least five feet

At least ten feet

35 / 40

How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

36 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

Be closed when operating the bus.

All of these answers are correct.

Have a red electric door light turned on at all times.

Not have any signs, stickers, or markings anywhere near it.

37 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

the hand valve will activate the tractor brakes instead of the trailer brakes

the brake pedal will activate the trailer spring brakes instead of the air brakes

none of the answers listed

if there are no spring brakes, you can drive on but there will be no trailer brakes

38 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

maintain highway speed and keep an eye on your air pressure gauge

come to a safe stop while you still have control of the brakes

wait until the air brakes kick in automatically

pump the brake pedal to come to a stop immediately

39 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

insure that you have enough antifreeze in the system

let your tires cool down (remain stopped) if they are too hot to touch

all of these answers are correct

check your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles

40 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

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

have the fifth wheel jaws open

if necessary, use a flashlight

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

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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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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.

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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

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