West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Handling Emergencies Practice Test

Question 1

In West Virginia, when is the investigating officer required to complete a crash report?

Accepted Answer

When there is a death, an injury, or apparent damage of $500 or more — A report is required when a crash causes a death or bodily injury, or when the property damage appears to be $500 or more.

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Only for a crash in which someone is killed at the scene

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Only when the apparent property damage reaches $1,000 or more in total

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For every crash, however minor the damage appears to be

Question 2

How many points does West Virginia assign for hit and run, meaning leaving the scene or failing to reveal identification?

Accepted Answer

6 — Hit and run is a 6-point violation. For a CDL holder, a conviction for leaving the scene of a crash also brings a one-year disqualification.

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3

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5

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8

Question 3

Besides the required emergency equipment, the in-cab check in the seven-step inspection mentions optional items. Which of these is one of them?

Accepted Answer

A list of emergency phone numbers — After the required spare fuses, warning devices and fire extinguisher, the manual lists optional items: chains where winter conditions require them, tire changing equipment, emergency phone numbers and an accident reporting kit.

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A second fire extinguisher

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A spare battery

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A tow strap rated for the vehicle

Question 4

While you are using controlled braking, how much should you move the steering wheel?

Accepted Answer

Keep steering wheel movements very small — Controlled braking is the hardest braking you can manage short of wheel lockup. If you need a bigger steering correction, or the wheels lock, release the brakes and re-apply them as soon as you can.

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Turn the wheel sharply to scrub off speed

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Hold the wheel loosely so it can self-center

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Counter-steer with each brake application

Question 5

Why does the manual say lives may depend on quickly locating hazardous materials shipping papers after an accident?

Accepted Answer

You may be hurt and unable to say what you are hauling — Firefighters and police can prevent or reduce damage and injury when they know what is on board, and an injured driver may not be able to say. That is why the papers must be clearly identified or kept on top of the other paperwork.

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The papers show which company must pay for the cleanup

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The papers prove that the load was weighed at the shipper

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The papers list the nearest hazardous materials repair shops

Question 6

West Virginia firefighters and rescue vehicle operators can be exempt from CDL requirements. When does the exemption apply?

Accepted Answer

Only while their authorized emergency vehicle permit is in force — The exemption is tied to the permit that authorizes red signal lights. It covers equipment owned and operated by state, county or municipal fire departments, civil defense organizations, certain manufacturers' plant fire crews, and volunteer fire departments.

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At all times, whether they are on duty or off duty

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Only when they are driving a fire truck outside of West Virginia

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Only during a state of emergency declared by the Governor

Question 7

The manual says not to move a severely injured person unless it is necessary. Which dangers does it say can make it necessary?

Accepted Answer

Fire or passing traffic — The manual's rule is to leave a severely injured person where they are unless the danger of fire or of passing traffic makes moving them necessary.

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Cold weather or rain

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A long wait for an ambulance

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Damage to the cargo

Question 8

West Virginia's definitions include an 'at fault traffic accident' for purposes of waiving the road test. Who makes that determination of fault?

Accepted Answer

The official who files the accident report — Fault is determined by the official filing the accident report, as shown by contributing circumstances noted in the report.

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The driver's insurance company

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The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, after a hearing

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The driver's employer

Question 9

Something blocks your path and you are boxed in on both sides. Why does the manual lean toward steering right?

Accepted Answer

It avoids forcing anyone into an opposing lane and a head-on crash — When neither side is open, going right at least avoids forcing another vehicle across into oncoming traffic.

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The shoulder on the right side of the road is always paved and clear of traffic

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Vehicles on your right are always moving more slowly

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Your mirrors always show the right side more clearly

Question 10

A West Virginia CDL holder driving a personal car is convicted, for the first time, of leaving the scene of a crash. What happens to the privilege to operate commercial vehicles?

Accepted Answer

It is disqualified for one year — The statute disqualifies a CDL holder for one year on a first conviction for leaving the scene, in a commercial or a noncommercial vehicle. It is three years if placarded hazardous materials were being hauled, and life for a second conviction.

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Nothing, because the crash did not involve a CMV

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It is disqualified for 60 days

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It is disqualified for life

Question 11

After a West Virginia crash, the Commissioner determines the vehicle had no liability insurance. How long are the driver's and owner's driving privileges suspended?

Accepted Answer

30 days for a first offense; 90 days for later offenses — The law requires suspending both the driver's and the owner's privileges, 30 days the first time and 90 days after that, and revoking the registration plate until proof of insurance and the reinstatement fees are provided.

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60 days for a first offense; 120 days for later offenses

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90 days for a first offense; one year for later offenses

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One year for a first offense; life for later offenses

Question 12

How does the speed of an antilock braking system compare with a driver's own response to a wheel that is about to lock?

Accepted Answer

ABS reacts much more quickly than any driver could — Sensors detect potential lockup and an electronic control unit cuts brake pressure to prevent it, far faster than a person could. The rest of the time the brakes work as usual.

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ABS reacts at about the speed of a skilled driver

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ABS reacts only after the wheels have locked

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ABS reacts only when the driver pumps the pedal

West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Handling Emergencies practice test

Study questions with answers

1. In West Virginia, when is the investigating officer required to complete a crash report?

2. How many points does West Virginia assign for hit and run, meaning leaving the scene or failing to reveal identification?

3. Besides the required emergency equipment, the in-cab check in the seven-step inspection mentions optional items. Which of these is one of them?

4. While you are using controlled braking, how much should you move the steering wheel?

5. Why does the manual say lives may depend on quickly locating hazardous materials shipping papers after an accident?

6. West Virginia firefighters and rescue vehicle operators can be exempt from CDL requirements. When does the exemption apply?

7. The manual says not to move a severely injured person unless it is necessary. Which dangers does it say can make it necessary?

8. West Virginia's definitions include an 'at fault traffic accident' for purposes of waiving the road test. Who makes that determination of fault?

9. Something blocks your path and you are boxed in on both sides. Why does the manual lean toward steering right?

10. A West Virginia CDL holder driving a personal car is convicted, for the first time, of leaving the scene of a crash. What happens to the privilege to operate commercial vehicles?

11. After a West Virginia crash, the Commissioner determines the vehicle had no liability insurance. How long are the driver's and owner's driving privileges suspended?

12. How does the speed of an antilock braking system compare with a driver's own response to a wheel that is about to lock?

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