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Virginia CDL General Knowledge Practice Questions - Virginia Commercial Driver License General Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In Virginia, who must take the CDL General Knowledge exam?
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A
Only Class A tractor-trailer applicants
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B
All commercial motor vehicle drivers applying for Class A, B, or C CDL authority
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C
Only drivers who add passenger or school bus endorsements
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D
Only applicants who will operate interstate
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What score is required to pass the Virginia CDL General Knowledge exam?
Choose one answer below.
A
70%
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B
75%
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C
80%
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D
90%
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How are Virginia CDL knowledge exams administered?
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As open-book paper tests
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B
On a computer, with one best answer for each question
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C
Only as oral exams at DMV offices
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D
Only through third-party trucking schools
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How often may a Virginia applicant take CDL knowledge exams?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once per business day
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B
Twice per day if appointments are available
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C
Unlimited times until the DMV closes
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D
Once per calendar month
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What should be your primary study source for the Virginia CDL General Knowledge exam?
Choose one answer below.
A
Unofficial answer keys from practice-test sites
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B
The Virginia Commercial Driver's Manual and Virginia Supplement
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C
Only the regular Virginia Driver's Manual for passenger cars
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D
Only federal hazardous-materials regulations
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Before a Virginia CLP can be issued, what must the applicant do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pass the CDL general knowledge exam and any other required knowledge exams for the vehicle type
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B
Complete the road skills test first
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C
Hold a CDL from another state for one year
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D
Pass only a vision screening
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How long must most Virginia CLP holders wait before taking CDL skills tests?
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A
No waiting period
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B
At least 7 days
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C
At least 14 days
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D
At least 90 days
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How long is a typical Virginia commercial learner's permit valid?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 days
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B
90 days
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C
Six months
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D
One year and not renewable
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the Virginia fee for a commercial learner's permit listed by DMV?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$3
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B
$$20
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C
$$64
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D
$$83
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does Virginia DMV list for a standard CDL with no endorsements that is valid for eight years?
Choose one answer below.
A
$$3
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B
$$25
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C
$$64
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D
$$125
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What minimum age does Virginia list for an intrastate CDL?
Choose one answer below.
A
16
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B
18
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C
19
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D
21
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What minimum age does Virginia list for an interstate CDL?
Choose one answer below.
A
18
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B
19
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C
20
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D
21
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Under Virginia DMV's definition, which vehicle requires CDL consideration based on single-vehicle weight?
Choose one answer below.
A
A single vehicle with GVWR of 20,000 pounds
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B
A single vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
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C
Any pickup truck used for business
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D
Any trailer over 5,000 pounds
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which combination meets Virginia's general CDL combination-vehicle definition?
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GCWR 24,000 pounds with a 12,000-pound trailer
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B
GCWR 26,001 pounds or more when the towed vehicle has GVWR over 10,000 pounds
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C
Any two vehicles connected by a hitch
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D
A 10,000-pound truck towing a 1,000-pound utility trailer
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A vehicle is designed to carry 16 passengers including the driver. Under Virginia DMV's CDL definition, what does that mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is never a CDL vehicle unless it weighs over 26,001 pounds
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B
It is included in the commercial motor vehicle definition
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C
It requires only a motorcycle endorsement
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D
It is exempt if used by a nonprofit
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which item is part of FMCSA's required general CDL knowledge areas in 49 CFR 383.111?
Choose one answer below.
A
Luxury sleeper-cab interior design
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B
Safe operations regulations and vehicle inspection duties
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C
Fuel tax accounting software
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D
Passenger-ticket refund policies
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Before starting a trip, what is the purpose of approaching and viewing the vehicle's general condition?
Choose one answer below.
A
To decide whether the truck needs washing
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B
To spot obvious damage, leaning, leaks, or unsafe conditions before detailed inspection
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C
To warm the engine faster
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D
To replace the post-trip inspection report
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which engine-compartment items should be checked during a pre-trip inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the paint on the engine block
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B
Oil, coolant, power steering fluid, belts, hoses, leaks, and belt-driven components
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C
Only the windshield washer reservoir
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D
Only parts that can be checked without opening the hood
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When checking tires during a pre-trip inspection, which condition is unsafe?
Choose one answer below.
A
Valve caps are installed
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B
A sidewall bulge is visible
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C
Tread is evenly worn above minimum depth
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D
Dual tires are not touching each other
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What minimum tread depth is generally required for front steering tires on a CMV?
Choose one answer below.
A
1/32 inch
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B
2/32 inch
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C
4/32 inch
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D
8/32 inch
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What minimum tread depth is generally required for tires other than front steering tires?
Choose one answer below.
A
1/32 inch
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B
2/32 inch
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C
4/32 inch
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D
6/32 inch
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Why are recapped or retreaded tires prohibited on the front steering axle of many CMVs?
Choose one answer below.
A
They reduce fuel economy
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B
Steer tire failure can cause loss of directional control
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C
They make the vehicle too tall
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D
They cannot hold air pressure at all
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which wheel and rim defect should place a driver on alert during inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
A clean wheel surface
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B
Missing, loose, or broken lug nuts
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C
Matching tire sizes on the axle
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D
Properly seated valve stem
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QUESTION 24 / 25
During inspection, why should brake drums or discs be checked for cracks and contamination?
Choose one answer below.
A
They affect the radio antenna signal
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B
Cracks or oil/grease contamination can reduce or destroy braking ability
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C
They determine CDL class
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D
They are checked only for appearance
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should a driver look for when inspecting steering components?
Choose one answer below.
A
Decorative steering-wheel covers
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B
Missing, bent, cracked, or loose steering parts and excessive steering play
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C
Only whether the horn works
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D
Only whether the steering wheel is centered
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