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Are you getting ready to apply for your Class A, Class B, or Class C CDL in Virginia?
We’ve got what you need to prepare!
This VA CDL practice test includes 15 multiple choice questions based on information in the official commercial driverās license handbook.Ā
Youāll receive instant feedback after each question and answer. And you can restart the quiz or refresh the page for a completely new version. Take as many practice tests as you need to!
About the Virginia CDL Written Tests
Operation of commercial motor vehicles requires a very different driving techniques and knowledge than a passenger vehicle.
As such, you’ll need to complete the necessary CDL knowledge exams, CDL training, and driving tests in order to get your Virginia Commercial Driver’s License.
All of the information on the Virginia CDL test comes from the official Virginia commercial driver’s manual.Ā
You can find the official copy from the Virginia DMV here: Download Virginia Commercial Driverās License Handbook
The knowledge tests youāll need to take and pass depend on the Class of CDL you are applying for and the endorsements you plan to get.
At the very least, all CDL applicants in VA will need to pass the CDL general knowledge exam, which is based on Sections 1 through Section 3 in the Virginia CDL manual.Ā
Youāll be tested on questions about:
- General Trucking Knowledge.
- Driving a Commercial Vehicle Safely.
- Transporting Cargo Safely.
Hereās what you need to know about the Virginia CDL general knowledge exam
How many questions are on the Virginia CDL test?
There are a total of 50 test questions on the VA CDL exam.
Our practice test above will allow you to practice with random sets of 15 questions at a time.
There is a time limit of 60 minutes to take the test.Ā
How hard is it to pass a VA CDL test?
You must get a score of 80% or 40 correct answers to pass.
You’ll need to be sure to spend enough time studying and preparing for the test.
Most applicants would agree that the CDL exam is much more difficult than a written test for their driver’s license.
Start by reading through the VA CDL handbook.
Which CDL tests do you need to pass in Virginia?
The CDL knowledge tests you need to take in Virginia depend on which Class of CDL youāre applying for and which endorsements you need. The CDL written tests you may need to take include:
- General knowledge test for all applicants.
- The air brakes test if you want to operate a commercial vehicle equipped with air brakes.
- The combination vehicles test if you want to drive combination vehicles (i.e. Class A CDL and commercial vehicles pulling trailers).
- The passenger transport test if you plan to drive a bus.
- The school bus endorsement test if you plan to drive a school bus.
- The doubles/triples test if you plan to drive combination vehicles with two or more trailers.Ā
- The tank vehicles test if you plan to transport liquid or gas cargo.Ā
- The hazardous materials test if you plan to transport hazmat cargo.Ā
- Take a free HazMat practice test.
If you plan on taking multiple CDL knowledge and endorsement tests on the same day, you should plan to give yourself at least 2 to 3 hours to take the tests.
How to Get a CDL in Virginia
Below, we’ll cover the basic steps and requirements to get your commercial driver’s license.
VA CDL Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for a commercial driverās license in Virginia, you must:
- Be a Virginia resident.Ā
- Be at least 18 years old to drive within Virginia.
- Be at least 21 years old to drive interstate.Ā
- Already hold a valid, noncommercial Virginia driverās license.
How to Get your VA CDL Permit
As part of your application, youāll need to submit:
- A completed application for a CDL.
- Proof of your age and identity.
- Proof of your Social Security Number.
- Proof of your residency in the state.
- Certified medical documents and paperwork.
- Any necessary background checks.
- Payment for your Commercial Learnerās Permit and Testing Fees.
The first step towards getting your commercial driverās license is your Virginia Commercial Learnerās Permit (CLP). To get the CLP youāll need to:
- Visit the DMV.
- Submit your application, identification, residency, and medical documents, and pay the necessary fees.
- Pass a vision test.
- Pass the CDL general knowledge test and any necessary written tests for endorsements youāll be applying for.
After you pass the tests, youāll receive your Virginia commercial learnerās permit, which is valid for 1 year.
With your learnerās permit, youāll be able to practice driving a commercial vehicle with a supervising instructor and prepare for your road test.
Youāll be eligible to take your CDL skills test after youāve held the CLP for at least 30 days or 14 days if you are at least 18 years old, have never held a CDL, and have passed an approved driverās education program.
You will either take your skills test through the DMV or an authorized testing facility. Youāll need to take and pass the test in the type of commercial vehicle that corresponds with your CDL Class and any endorsements.Ā
How Much is a Commercial Driver’s License in Virginia?
Fees for your Virginia CDL may include:
- $3 permit fee.
- $1 per year for each endorsement.
- $64 for 8-year CDL.
- $2 written exam retest fee.