Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | West Virginia 2025 #2 Page 6 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 2025, 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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36 . When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.
Speeding up too quickly on a road with poor traction could cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle. In conditions that cause poor traction, a driver should accelerate especially smoothly and gradually.
37 . If you’re feeling tired before a drive, you should:
Drive as fast as possible so you get to the destination quickly.
Stimulant drugs, including caffeine, are not helpful as a way of avoiding fatigue. They may help keep you awake, but will not make you any more alert. Feeling tired is a sign that your body needs sleep, and the only way to properly address it is to stop driving and get some sleep.
38 . How can a person check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?
Remove the rear wheel and listen for a noise when the brake pedal is depressed.
Check hydraulic brakes by pumping the brake pedal three times before applying firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does, there may be a leak or some other problem in the braking system.
39 . How many points will be added to your driving record for speeding between 11 and 14 mph over posted speed limit?
Four
In West Virginia's point system, driving between 11 mph and 14 mph faster than the posted speed limit will incur three points on a driver's record. If a driver accrues 12 points or more, their license will be suspended.
40 . What is the only way to sober up after drinking?
Drink coffee.
The liver removes alcohol from the body at a fixed rate that cannot be increased through tricks like drinking coffee or taking a cold shower. The only way to sober up after drinking is to wait for the alcohol to be removed from your system.
41 . When starting a trip while transporting a load, the driver should:
Not recheck the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.
The securement of cargo must be checked before beginning a trip, within the first 50 miles of a trip, and then again every three hours or 150 miles thereafter.
42 . 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.
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2025 West Virginia | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in West Virginia allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This typically includes buses, dump trucks, delivery trucks, and straight trucks. This license also requires specific endorsements for certain vehicles.
A Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in West Virginia allows you to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and trailers.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in West Virginia, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid non-commercial driver's license, and pass a vision test. You'll also need to pass written knowledge tests, obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), and complete a skills test in the vehicle type that your Class B CDL will cover.
In West Virginia, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). However, to drive interstate or to carry hazardous materials, you must be at least 21 years old. Please remember, other requirements also apply.
Specific endorsements are not necessary for a Class B CDL license but can be added based on the type of vehicle you plan to drive or the cargo you will carry. For example, passenger (P) or school bus (S) endorsements are required to drive buses. A tanker (N) endorsement is needed for liquid cargo, and a hazardous materials (H) endorsement is necessary for transporting hazardous materials.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in West Virginia includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and a road test. You'll be required to demonstrate your ability to inspect your vehicle, show basic control by moving your vehicle forward, backward, and turning it within a defined area, and finally, drive on the road in various traffic situations.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in West Virginia are restricted to operating vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. They can't operate Class A vehicles without the proper endorsement. Also, to transport passengers or hazardous materials, specific endorsements are required.
Yes, in West Virginia, the written test for a Class B CDL can be taken in languages other than English. However, it is important to note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires all commercial drivers to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities taking the Class B CDL written exam. You will need to request these accommodations in advance. This may include providing reading assistance for those with visual impairments or learning disabilities. Contact your local DMV office for specific information on how to request accommodations.
Yes, you can retake the Class B CDL written test in West Virginia if you fail on your first attempt. There's a waiting period of one day before you can retake the test. However, keep in mind that each retest incurs a fee. It's advisable to study thoroughly using the CDL manual and practice tests before attempting again.
