CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (WV) - PRACTICE 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. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
cracked or broken spring hangers.
leaking shock absorbers.
All of the above.
2. When you park, you should try to park:
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
on the shoulder of the road.
so there is enough room to back out.
None of the above.
3. A burning tire must be:
covered with cloth.
immediately removed from the vehicle.
cooled with water.
None of the above.
4. Front-end header boards:
protect you from your cargo in case of an emergency stop.
protect you from your cargo in case of a crash.
block the forward movement of your cargo.
All of the above.
5. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
mechanical damage.
poor traction.
longer stopping distances.
poor visibility.
6. The space under a heavily loaded vehicle can be very small. This can cause problems:
when crossing railroad tracks.
on dirt roads.
on unpaved yards.
All of the above.
7. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Challenge them by speeding up
Make eye contact
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Ignore gestures
8. To back-up safely, you should:
use mirrors on both sides.
start in the proper position.
look at your path.
All of the above.
9. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
None of the above.
10. The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
get out and walk around the vehicle.
look out the window.
look at your line of travel.
check your mirrors regularly.
 
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WV CDL Knowledge Test

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