Virginia's CDL manual and DMV CDL Practice Tests

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Virginia's CDL Manual

Commercial Driver Handbook

Virginia's CDL Manual

Minimum Requirements For Getting A CDL In West Virginia:

  • Be at least 18 years old and have 2 years driving experience.
  • Current DOT medical certificate
  • Written proof of employment with the city, county, state or federal governments
  • Show proof of identity, Social Security Number, West Virginia residency, and legal status in the United States.
  • Complete in full, front and back, of the Application for Commercial Driver's License and/or Endorsements (CDL-1).
  • After successful testing, a CDL permit is issued. The permit is good for 6 months and can be renewed once. When the applicant is ready for the road test, they contact one of the third party examiners listed on the front of the CDL manual for an appointment.
  • The applicant must provide the vehicle in which the test is done and it must represent the class of license the applicant seeking.

Testing for your West Virginia CDL:

  • CDL Knowledge test - The knowledge test, written or oral, must be taken and passed, with at least an 80% score by all applicants. You must test for the endorsements listed on the test card at the time as when you test for general knowledge. At a later date you can get a test card for other endorsements. If you fail any portion of the knowledge examination, you must wait 7 days before you may retest. You may test 3 times on the original fees paid.
  • CDL Road Skills Test - Applicants must hold a CDL instruction permit for a minimum of 14 days before they are eligible to take the CDL Road Skills Test. The skills tests are administered by certified third party examiners trained. The road skills test will not be given until you have passed all other parts of the examination and have in your possession a commercial driver's license instruction permit for the type of vehicle for which you are testing. Each section of the skills test (pre-trip, basic control and road test) must be passed. (The examiner cannot give the skills test unless your vehicle is in safe condition and legally equipped. Your vehicle must first be checked to make sure it complies with registration, vehicle inspection and equipment laws.)

DMV CDL Practice Tests

General Knowledge

The general knowledge test is the first of several tests that you will have to complete in order to get your CDL. The questions cover general information about commercial vehicles, driving, and vehicle inspections. The test has a total of 50 questions, and requires at least 40 correct answers to pass.

Test 1
50 questions
Test 2
50 questions
Test 3
50 questions
Test 4
50 questions
Test 5
50 questions
Test 6
50 questions
Test 7
50 questions
Test 8
50 questions

Air Brakes

You must have an Air brake endorsement on your driver's license to drive a vehicle equipped with an air brake system. This test will test your knowledge of the function, parts, and braking distance of air brakes. The test will consist of 25 questions, and at least 20 correct answers are needed to pass.

Test 1
25 questions
Test 2
25 questions
Test 3
25 questions
Test 4
25 questions

Combination

The combination endorsement allows you to drive a vehicle with a power unit and one trailer. This test will cover the "ins and outs" of operating articulated vehicles. The exam consists of 25 questions, and requires at least 20 correct to pass.

Test 1
25 questions
Test 2
25 questions
Test 3
25 questions
Test 4
25 questions

Hazardous Material

The Hazardous Material endorsement allows the driver to operate a vehicle containing items such as poisons, explosives, flammables, etc. You will also have to pass the TSA Hazardous Material Threat Assessment to get this endorsement. There are 30 questions, 24 correct required to pass.

Test 1
30 questions
Test 2
30 questions
Test 3
30 questions
Test 4
30 questions

Tanker

The Tanker endorsement allows the driver to operate a vehicle weighing more than 26,000 pounds designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank that is permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle. There are 20 questions, 16 correct required to pass.

Test 1
20 questions
Test 2
20 questions
Test 3
20 questions

Doubles / Triples

The Doubles/Triples endorsement is required for drivers to pull 2 trailers (doubles) or 3 trailers (triples) connected to a single power unit. There are 20 questions on this test, and 16 correct answers are required to pass.

Test 1
20 questions
Test 2
20 questions
Test 3
20 questions

Passenger

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement in order to operate a vehicle which seats 16 or more, including the driver. There are 20 questions on this test, and 16 correct answers are required to pass.

Test 1
20 questions
Test 2
20 questions
Test 3
20 questions
Test 4
20 questions

School Bus

School Bus Endorsement is required for any driver who operates a school bus. After the permit tests the training can be only completed by a local school district. There are 20 questions on this test, and 16 correct answers are required to pass.

Test 1
20 questions
Test 2
20 questions
Test 3
20 questions
Test 4
20 questions

Pre Trip Inspection

The Pre-Trip exam is an oral exam where you are expected to check the vehicle parts to insure it is safe for road use. The amount of parts you need to check increase with the size of the vehicle, and by type of vehicle.

Test 1
20 questions
Test 2
20 questions
Test 3
20 questions
Test 4
10 questions