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US Virginia DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 2

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Virginia — Cdl General DMV — Virginia (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Virginia State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Virginia DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Virginia (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Virginia.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Virginia, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Virginia — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Virginia — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — Virginia

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In Virginia, what are glad hands for?
A) air line connections tractor-trailer
B) light switches
C) waving
D) fuel caps
Question 2
In Virginia, what color is emergency air line?
A) red
B) blue
C) green
D) yellow
Question 3
In Virginia, what color is service air line?
A) white
B) red
C) blue
D) black
Question 4
In Virginia, what is landing gear check?
A) no check
B) half down ok
C) dragging fine
D) fully raised, handle secured
Question 5
In Virginia, how test trailer emergency brakes?
A) no test
B) visual only
C) drive fast
D) pull trailer air supply, tug gently
Question 6
In Virginia, what is a DOT annual inspection?
A) every 5 years
B) optional
C) required yearly vehicle inspection
D) driver exam
Question 7
In Virginia, what goes in a driver log?
A) dreams
B) meals
C) hours, duty changes, locations
D) songs
Question 8
In Virginia, what is personal conveyance?
A) team driving
B) paid miles
C) limited personal use off-duty
D) hauling freight
Question 9
In Virginia, what is adverse driving extra?
A) no extra
B) +10 hours
C) +2 hours in bad weather
D) skip logs
Question 10
In Virginia, what is a weigh station for?
A) repairs
B) fueling
C) checking legal weight/compliance
D) food
Question 11
In Virginia, what is an overweight ticket risk?
A) Nothing happens
B) praise
C) bonus
D) fines, delays, out-of-service
Question 12
In Virginia, how secure hazmat differently?
A) per hazmat rules + placards
B) hide it
C) no rules
D) same as all freight
Question 13
In Virginia, what is cargo weight distribution for?
A) fuel only
B) speed
C) legal axles, stable handling
D) looks
Question 14
In Virginia, what are shiners in pre-trip?
A) lights/reflectors check
B) tire brand
C) paint
D) radio
Question 15
In Virginia, what is steer tire minimum tread?
A) no minimum
B) 4/32 inch
C) 2/32
D) 1/32
Question 16
In Virginia, what is drive tire minimum tread?
A) 4/32
B) no minimum
C) 2/32 inch
D) 6/32
Question 17
In Virginia, how check slack adjusters?
A) no check
B) about 1 inch free play max
C) any play ok
D) by sound
Question 18
In Virginia, what is a low air warning?
A) at 20 psi
B) buzzer/light at ~55-75 psi
C) never
D) at 120 psi
Question 19
In Virginia, what are mudflaps for?
A) speed
B) blocking debris spray
C) Nothing happens
D) looks
Question 20
In Virginia, how often check mirrors in city?
A) only turns
B) constantly, every few seconds
C) never
D) hourly

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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