CDL PRACTICE TEST (WV) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

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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. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
consult your physician if you suffer from daytime sleepiness.
drive with a passenger.
schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
All of the above.
2. When a tire fails, do NOT:
stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
brake, unless you're about to run into something.
keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
None of the above.
3. A passive railroad crossing is one that:
has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
does not have any type of traffic control device.
4. When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights flashing, you should:
move to the lane not next to that of the emergency vehicle.
yielding the right-of-way by coming to a complete stop.
speed up.
stay in the right lane.
5. Drivers who cannot see others are a dangerous hazard. Be especially alert for all of the following, except:
Vehicles with frosted windows
Pick-up trucks
Rental trucks
Loaded station wagons
6. Which of the following is true about curved mirrors?
In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.
They are illegal in most States.
In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.
None of the above.
7. The liver can only process ______ of alcohol per hour, much ____ than the alcohol in a standard drink.
1/8 an ounce; more
one ounce; more
one ounce; less
1/3 an ounce; less
8. Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
below; wet
above; wet
below; dry
above; dry
9. A steering wheel play of more than ___ degrees can make it hard to steer.
20
45
60
10
10. Containerized loads are used:
when the cargo has been or will be carried by rail or ship.
when the cargo exceeds the weight limit.
when transporting explosives.
when transporting liquids.
 
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CDL Knowledge Test WV

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