Virginia CDL Practice Test 2026

Virginia CDL practice test: 417 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Updated

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    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation179 questions
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    General Driving Knowledge144 questions
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    Sharing the Road21 questions
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    Bad Weather & Night Driving20 questions
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    Impaired Driving & Penalties16 questions
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    Parking & Stopping Rules14 questions
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    Speed Limits & Following Distance13 questions
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    Highway & Freeway Driving4 questions
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    Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3 questions
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    Traffic Signs & Signals2 questions
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    Right of Way & Intersections1 questions
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CDL knowledge tests & endorsements

Knowledge tests defined by FMCSA (49 CFR Part 383). Which ones you need depends on the vehicle class and endorsements you apply for.

General Knowledge

GK

Air Brakes

AB

Combination Vehicles

CV

Hazardous Materials

H

Tank Vehicles

N

Doubles/Triples

T

Passenger

P

School Bus

S

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Practice question bank

417questions
11topics
2in Traffic Signs & Signals
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operat…179General Driving Knowledge144Sharing the Road21Bad Weather & Night Driving20Impaired Driving & Penalties16Parking & Stopping Rules14Speed Limits & Following Distan…13Highway & Freeway Driving4Licensing, Demerits & Penalties3Traffic Signs & Signals2Right of Way & Intersections1license-test.com
Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation is the largest topic (43% of the bank) · Questions per topic · Source: License Test question bank

Sample questions

  1. Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

    • The trailer is straight. ✓
    • There is no trailer.
    • The vehicle is on a slight incline.

    Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: A · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 38

  2. What is often found in compressed air?

    • Water ✓
    • Cardboard
    • Brake fluid

    General Driving Knowledge · Answer: A · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 5 – Air Brakes, p. 81

  3. To ensure that you do not slow down traffic when driving a large truck, you should:

    • Switch gears while driving uphill.
    • Try to pass another vehicle while driving uphill.
    • Stay in the right lane whenever possible. ✓

    Sharing the Road · Answer: C · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 44

  4. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be resolved by:

    • Accelerating.
    • Removing your foot from the accelerator. ✓
    • Coming to a complete stop.

    Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 64

CDL knowledge tests: compare with nearby states

StateQuestions on testPass markPractice questions
Virginianot verified yetnot verified yet417
District of Columbianot verified yetnot verified yet423
Kentuckynot verified yetnot verified yet427
Marylandnot verified yetnot verified yet460
North Carolinanot verified yetnot verified yet460
Tennesseenot verified yetnot verified yet468
West Virginianot verified yetnot verified yet426
Tennessee468Maryland460North Carolina460Kentucky427West Virginia426District of Columbia423Virginia417license-test.com
Virginia ranks 7 of 7 by practice questions · Practice questions per jurisdiction · Source: License Test question bank

FAQ

How many practice questions does this Virginia CDL practice test have?

417 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation (179), General Driving Knowledge (144), Sharing the Road (21).

Where do these practice questions come from?

Questions are based on the official Virginia driver handbook (dmv.virginia.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Virginia.

Is the Virginia CDL practice test free?

Yes. All 417 questions, topic practice and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook