West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Traffic Laws Practice Test

Question 1

Which nonresident may drive a commercial motor vehicle in West Virginia without holding a West Virginia CDL?

Accepted Answer

A nonresident at least 21 years old who holds a valid CDL from another state — The exemption covers nonresidents who are at least 21 and hold a valid out-of-state CDL. A nonresident of that age with a valid learner's permit from another state is also covered when a valid CDL holder rides along.

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A nonresident of any age who holds a regular, non-commercial out-of-state license

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A nonresident of any age whose employer is based in West Virginia

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A nonresident whose out-of-state CDL expired within the past year

Question 2

A farm-related service industry employee in West Virginia drives under the CDL exemption. What must that driver carry?

Accepted Answer

A valid Medical Examiner's Certificate — The exemption covers agrichemical businesses, custom harvesters, farm retail outlets and suppliers, and livestock feeders working within 150 miles of the business or the farm being served, but the driver still has to carry a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.

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A commercial learner's permit

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A certificate signed by the county tax office

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A hazardous materials shipping paper

Question 3

Off-road construction and mining equipment is exempt from West Virginia's CDL rules. How far may such equipment be operated on a public road from the place where it entered the road?

Accepted Answer

No more than 500 feet — The exemption allows only what is needed to cross a public road, and the equipment may not be run along the road for more than five hundred feet from where it came onto it. Motor scrapers, backhoes, graders and bulldozers are among the examples.

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No more than one-half mile

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No more than 150 miles

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Any distance during daylight

Question 4

A West Virginia farmer wants to use the CDL exemption for farm vehicles. What does the manual require of the farmer?

Accepted Answer

Getting a DMV exemption certificate on a form certified by the county tax office — Farmers who want the exemption must apply for a certificate on form DMV-CDL-8, which a representative of the local county tax office has to certify. The vehicle must also stay inside a 150-mile radius of a qualifying farm.

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Nothing further, because the exemption applies automatically to every farm truck

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Passing the CDL general knowledge test one time at a DMV regional office

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Registering the truck under a Class D license at a DMV regional office

Question 5

In West Virginia, to whom must you display your CDL on demand?

Accepted Answer

A law enforcement officer, a magistrate, or a DMV official — Failing to show the license is a misdemeanor, though you will not be convicted if the CDL was valid when you were arrested and you produce it in court or at the arresting officer's office.

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A State Police trooper in uniform, and no other kind of officer

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A DMV official, and only during a records audit

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An employer, a shipper, or a freight receiver

Question 6

For how long may a West Virginia commercial learner's permit be issued, and how often may it be renewed?

Accepted Answer

No more than 180 days, with one renewal or re-issuance in a two-year period — A CLP may not be issued for more than 180 days, and only one renewal or re-issuance is allowed within two years. After two permits, the applicant has to reapply and retest on every part of the knowledge test.

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No more than 90 days, with unlimited renewals in a two-year period

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One full year, with no renewal or re-issuance allowed

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No more than 180 days, with up to three renewals allowed in a two-year period

Question 7

You move to West Virginia holding a CDL from another state. How soon after establishing residence must you apply to transfer it?

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Within 30 days — The transfer application is due within 30 days of establishing residence. You surrender the out-of-state CDL, and the transfer waits on a records check that can take up to 48 hours in some cases.

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Within 10 days

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Within 60 days

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Within 180 days

Question 8

What are West Virginia's minimum age and experience requirements to get a CDL or a CLP?

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Age 18 or older, with one year or more of licensed driving experience — You must be 18 or older and have a year or more of licensed driving behind you. A driver under 21 gets a K restriction, which limits driving to West Virginia only.

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Age 16 or older, with six months or more of licensed driving experience

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Age 21 or older, with two years or more of licensed driving experience

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Age 18 or older, with no licensed driving experience required

Question 9

In West Virginia, who needs a Class D license?

Accepted Answer

A person paid mainly to carry people or property in non-commercial vehicles — Class D covers non-commercial motor vehicles for hire. It goes to people at least 18 with a year of licensed driving whose main function or employment is carrying persons or property for compensation; it is not required for vehicles under 10,001 pounds GVWR.

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A farmer who hauls crops to market in a farm truck within 150 miles of the farm

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A CDL holder who also wants to ride a motorcycle on the highway

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A vehicle owner who tows a camper for personal use on weekends

Question 10

A West Virginia CLP holder drives a commercial vehicle on a highway. Who must be in the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A CDL holder 21 or older, licensed for that vehicle, seated beside the driver — The permit holder may drive a CMV on a highway only with an accompanying driver who is at least 21, holds a CDL good for the vehicle being driven, and sits in the seat beside the permit holder to instruct or test.

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Any licensed driver age 18 or older, seated anywhere in the vehicle

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A certified third-party examiner, seated beside the permit holder

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No one else, as long as the vehicle is carrying no cargo and no passengers at all

Question 11

An interstate driver's DOT physical was performed by a medical examiner who is not listed on FMCSA's national registry. What does West Virginia's manual say about it?

Accepted Answer

It can be accepted, but the status changes to Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA) — Since May 21, 2014, drivers in non-excepted interstate commerce need a physical from a certified examiner on the national registry. A non-compliant exam can still be accepted, but only by moving the driver to Non-Excepted Intrastate status, which limits the driver to West Virginia.

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It must be rejected, and the CDL is canceled until a new physical is completed

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It can be accepted with no change to the self-certification status

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It can be accepted only together with a federal vision waiver

Question 12

A West Virginia applicant offers a utility bill as one proof of residency. What does the manual require of it?

Accepted Answer

It can be no more than 60 days old — Recurring documents such as utility bills cannot be older than 60 days, and documents showing a PO Box are not accepted. A termination notice does not count, and neither does a second bill from the same company. The 18-month limit belongs to the W-2 form.

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It can be no more than 18 months old

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It must show a PO Box in the applicant's name

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It must be a final or termination notice

West Virginia CDL — General Knowledge: Traffic Laws practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Which nonresident may drive a commercial motor vehicle in West Virginia without holding a West Virginia CDL?

2. A farm-related service industry employee in West Virginia drives under the CDL exemption. What must that driver carry?

3. Off-road construction and mining equipment is exempt from West Virginia's CDL rules. How far may such equipment be operated on a public road from the place where it entered the road?

4. A West Virginia farmer wants to use the CDL exemption for farm vehicles. What does the manual require of the farmer?

5. In West Virginia, to whom must you display your CDL on demand?

6. For how long may a West Virginia commercial learner's permit be issued, and how often may it be renewed?

7. You move to West Virginia holding a CDL from another state. How soon after establishing residence must you apply to transfer it?

8. What are West Virginia's minimum age and experience requirements to get a CDL or a CLP?

9. In West Virginia, who needs a Class D license?

10. A West Virginia CLP holder drives a commercial vehicle on a highway. Who must be in the vehicle?

11. An interstate driver's DOT physical was performed by a medical examiner who is not listed on FMCSA's national registry. What does West Virginia's manual say about it?

12. A West Virginia applicant offers a utility bill as one proof of residency. What does the manual require of it?

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