GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST WEST VIRGINIA - PRACTICE TEST

View instructions
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. During the vehicle inspection, you should check your clutch for:
Looseness
Damage
Sticking
All of the above.
2. For an electrical equipment fire or a gasoline or oil fire, use:
a type A:B:C or B:C fire extinguisher.
a type D fire extinguisher only.
a type B:C fire extinguisher only.
water.
3. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
call your supervisor.
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
continue driving.
4. On wet roads, you must drive slower to be able to stop in the same distance as on a dry road. Reduce speed by about _______ when driving on a wet road.
70 percent
60 percent
one-third
one-quarter
5. Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself, you are responsible for:
recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
inspecting your cargo.
knowing your cargo is properly secured.
All of the above.
6. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
3/32
2/32
4/32
1/32
7. You may get a clue that a driver may be going to make a turn from:
slow moving or stalled traffic in a traffic lane.
the driver weaving across the road.
the rear lights of the driver's vehicle.
the driver's head and body movements.
8. If your vehicle has manual transmission, to know when to shift up:
you should use a helper when you can.
you can watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
you must use mirrors on both sides.
you should release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to neutral at the same time.
9. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
State regulations
Federal regulations
Local regulations
All of the above.
10. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane especially when driving:
heavier vehicles.
vehicles with ABS.
lighter vehicles.
flatbed trailers.
 
Page 1 of 5
Next page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More

WV CDL Practice Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
Share This Online CDL Test
Rate this CDL Practice Test
4.5 out of 5
based on 205 votes