Free Virginia CDL Practice Tests
Getting your CDL in Virginia starts with the written knowledge tests at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Those exams are built on the federal CDL standards, so the fastest way to prepare is to practice against the same material — free, unlimited retakes, every answer explained. Aim for consistent scores above 80%: that's the pass bar the real exams use.
Virginia practice tests by topic
- VA General Knowledge practice test
- VA Air Brakes practice test
- VA Combination Vehicles practice test
- VA Pre-Trip Inspection practice test
- VA Hazardous Materials (H) practice test
- VA Tanker (N) practice test
- VA Doubles & Triples (T) practice test
- VA Passenger (P) practice test
- VA School Bus (S) practice test
Sample practice questions
When backing, which side should you back toward if you have a choice?
Answer: The driver's (left) side — Back to the driver's side so you can see the path; the right side is your blind side.
Hazmat placards are:
Answer: Diamond-shaped signs showing the hazard class — Diamond-shaped placards warn of the hazard class and material.
The combined strength of cargo tie-downs must be at least:
Answer: Half the cargo weight — Tie-downs must total at least 50% of the cargo's weight.
Official source: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
CDL licensing in Virginia is administered by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Fees, scheduling, forms, and the official Virginia CDL manual live on the official site: Virginia DMV — official CDL page (verified 2026-08-09).
Truckcess is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Our practice tests cover the federal CDL knowledge standards (49 CFR Part 383) that every state exam is built on; exact question counts, fees, and procedures vary by state and change over time — the official site is always the authority.
How the Virginia CDL process works
- Study the official Virginia CDL manual from the Virginia DMV — state exams draw from it.
- Pass the written knowledge tests to earn your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). You can take the CLP knowledge tests before completing ELDT.
- Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) from a provider on the federal Training Provider Registry — required before your skills (driving) test. Truckcess provides the theory portion. (Exception: for the HazMat endorsement, ELDT theory is required before its knowledge test.)
- Pass the three-part skills test — vehicle inspection, basic control, and road driving.
The full prep course — every practice test, narrated lessons, the spoken pre-trip trainer — is one-time (Class A $69, Class B $59) with 12 months of access: mytruckcess.com/cdl.
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