West Virginia CDL practice test

Getting a commercial driver's licence in West Virginia starts with the CDL knowledge tests. The content is federal: every state, West Virginia included, writes its tests from the FMCSA CDL manual, so the general knowledge test has 50 questions, the endorsement tests have 20 to 30, and the passing score is 80% on each. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles administers the test; the rules behind it are published by the FMCSA. Try the free West Virginia CDL practice questions below, then pick a full test.

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Free West Virginia CDL practice quiz

Five questions from the general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles banks, the three tests most West Virginia Class A applicants take first. Tap an answer to see if you were right and read the explanation.

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The air tanks on a trailer are filled through the:
The shut-off valves (cut-out cocks) at the rear of a trailer should be:
On a trailer built before 1975 that has no spring brakes, the emergency brakes work from:
When you park a trailer that has no spring brakes, you should:
A fifth wheel that is not properly greased can cause:

Every CDL test for West Virginia drivers

Each page has a free ten-question quiz, the real question count, the 80% pass mark and what the test covers.

How the West Virginia CDL knowledge test works

You take the general knowledge test first; it is required for every CDL class. Class A drivers add the combination vehicles test. Almost everyone takes the air brakes test, because skipping it puts an air brake restriction on the licence. Endorsements (hazmat, tanker, doubles/triples, passenger, school bus) each have their own knowledge test. Pass the tests and you hold a commercial learner's permit; the skills test in a truck comes later.

Fees, appointment rules and test centre locations are set by West Virginia; the current ones from WV DMV are in the next section. What does not change is the content, and that is what PassRig drills.

West Virginia CDL fees and rules

In West Virginia the CDL is issued by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. The figures below are taken from its own pages and were last checked on 2 November 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the agency before you go.

Study from the state's own book: West Virginia CDL Manual. PassRig's questions are written from the same FMCSA manual it is based on.

What	WV	Source
CDL fee	By calculated age: $26.25 for 3 years up to $61.25 for 7 years	webapps.transportation.wv.gov
Knowledge test fee	$25.00, covering the general knowledge, air brakes and combination tests	dmv.wv.gov
Permit valid for	Up to one year; cannot be renewed	dmv.wv.gov
Minimum age	At least 18 with at least one year of driving experience	dmv.wv.gov
Appointment	After applying, DMV mails you a test card listing regional CDL testing sites	dmv.wv.gov
If you fail	7 days after failing any part of the knowledge exam	webapps.transportation.wv.gov
Medical certificate	Medical Examiner Certificate submitted electronically by your medical provider, or agency letterhead if exempt	dmv.wv.gov
Entry-level driver training	Required for first-time applicants who never held a CDL before 7 February 2022	dmv.wv.gov
Also worth knowing	Skills test by a third-party examiner after holding the CLP 14 days; $100 fee paid to the examiner	dmv.wv.gov

2 official pages from WV DMV were read for this section. Nothing on it is estimated.

West Virginia CDL test questions

How many questions are on the West Virginia CDL test?

The West Virginia CDL general knowledge test follows the federal model: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass. Endorsement tests are shorter: air brakes 25, hazmat 30, and combination vehicles, tanker, doubles/triples, passenger and school bus 20 each.

What is the passing score on the West Virginia CDL permit test?

80% on every knowledge test, the same pass mark used across the United States.

Where do I take the CDL knowledge test in West Virginia?

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles gives the test. After applying, DMV mails you a test card listing regional CDL testing sites The test content itself comes from the FMCSA CDL manual.

Does PassRig have West Virginia CDL practice questions?

Yes. Pick West Virginia in the app and you get practice sets and mock exams built from the knowledge test content your state uses, with the real counts and the 80% line.