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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

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

3 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

4 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

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What is the reason that placards are used?

6 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

7 / 40

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

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A safe haven is:

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Charter drivers should not:

10 / 40

When transporting explosives you may not park:

11 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

12 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

13 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

14 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

15 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

19 / 40

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

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You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

21 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

22 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

23 / 40

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

24 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

25 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

28 / 40

Select the true statement:

29 / 40

When should the trailer hand valve be used?

30 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

31 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

32 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

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

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

35 / 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?

36 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

37 / 40

You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

40 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

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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

 

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