Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | West Virginia 2026 #1 Page 4 of 7
Train for FREE online with our West Virginia class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a WV CDL class A permit in 2026, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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22 . Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During interstate travel:
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.
Commercial vehicle weight, securement of cargo, covering of loads, and where large vehicles can be driven are all regulated by federal, state, and local laws. These vary from place to place, so you must be aware of the rules that apply where you will be driving. State laws in the state in which you are driving take precedence.
23 . If you are being tailgated, you should:
Allow the vehicle to pass.
If someone is tailgating you, it is a good idea to open up the space ahead of your vehicle to make it easier for the driver to pass you. Increasing your speed is not a good idea because the driver may continue to tailgate you at the higher speed, only increasing the danger.
24 . When inspecting cargo, the driver should do all of the following, except:
Ensure that the breakable items are placed under heavier items.
Cargo should be inspected by a driver to ensure that it is properly secured, balanced, and not exceeding weight limits.
25 . When should you check and adjust your mirrors?
Mirrors do not need to be adjusted.
The adjustment of mirrors must be checked prior to the start of any trip.
26 . Which of the following indicates drowsy driving?
All of the above
Indicators of drowsiness while driving include your eyes closing or going out of focus by themselves, having trouble keeping your head up, and drifting between lanes.
27 . When starting the engine as part of the pre-trip inspection, the driver should:
Turn on the heater.
Check your engine during the pre-trip inspection. After starting the engine, you should listen for unusual noises.
28 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered a look?
A driver glancing over their shoulder to check blind spots
