CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (WEST VIRGINIA)

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The West Virginia CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the West Virginia CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual WV general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. Sleep debt is defined as:
the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep.
the accumulated amount of sleep from frequent rest brakes.
the amount of sleep you get each night.
All of the above.
2. The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
by releasing the brakes.
by checking the jackknife sensor.
by checking your mirrors.
3. The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
use extra caution before you pull out in front of a motorcycle.
never share lanes with motorcycles.
check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
All of the above.
4. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, you must be aware that ________ may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
the weight of the cargo
water on the road
warm temperatures
packed snow
5. Distracted driving may be caused by _________ while driving.
using your smartphone
adjusting the radio
reading billboards
All of the above.
6. When approaching a double railroad track, you should:
remember that a train on one track may hide a train on the other track.
rely upon the presence of warning signals.
expect to hear a train when it's approaching.
remember that trains may be more frequent.
7. Drivers should inspect their cargo and its securing devices within the first _______ after beginning the trip.
100 miles
25 miles
15 miles
50 miles
8. Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
circuit breakers
automatic transmission fluid
first-aid kit
warning devices for parked vehicles
9. _________ helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards.
The National Prevention Network
The National Chemical Network
The National Response Center
The Federal Transportation Organization
10. The wheels of a large combination vehicle are more likely to lock up when:
the vehicle is lightly loaded.
the vehicle is heavily loaded.
the trailer has new tires.
you are traveling in very hot weather.
 
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WV CDL Knowledge Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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