Virginia Commercial Driver License Study

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Virginia CDL Knowledge Test

Practice exams, narrated guides, and endorsement modules, organized by CDL class and built for Virginia drivers. Includes Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles licensing info.

1,392 Practice Questions
10 Study Modules
51 States Covered
7 Endorsements
Virginia CDL Info

Virginia Licensing at a Glance

State Profile

Capital: Richmond  ·  Time Zone: ET

Virginia combines major port activity at Norfolk with extensive military logistics and dense East Coast freight corridors.

Key Interstates: I-64, I-66, I-81, I-95

port and container freight military and defense logistics government supply chain tobacco and food processing

Licensing Agency

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Official Virginia CDL Page ↗
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Everything You Need to Pass in Virginia

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Organized by Module

Topics broken into focused modules: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, and every endorsement. Study what you need for your Virginia exam, skip what you don't.

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Virginia-Specific Info

Direct links to Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, state profile, major industries, and Virginia-specific notes, so you know exactly who to contact.

Endorsements

All 7 CDL Endorsements Covered in Virginia

AB

Air Brakes

Required for any vehicle equipped with an air brake system, which covers most Class A tractor-trail…

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CV

Combination Vehicles

Essential for Class A drivers operating tractor-trailers, lowboys, and other multi-unit combination…

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HZ

Hazardous Materials

Required to transport any quantity of hazardous materials that require placarding under federal Haz…

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TK

Tank Vehicles

Required for vehicles designed to transport liquids or gases in a tank permanently or temporarily a…

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PS

Passenger

Required for commercial vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver: char…

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SB

School Bus

Required for any driver transporting school-age students in a vehicle classified as a school bus un…

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DT

Doubles & Triples

Required to pull double or triple trailers where permitted by state law. Common in regional and lon…

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Not sure which Virginia CDL you need?

Answer a few questions and the selector tool gives you a starting point based on your vehicle and operation in Virginia.

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FAQ

Common Questions About Getting a CDL in Virginia

What CDL class do I need?

It depends on the vehicle weight rating, trailer weight, passenger use, school bus use, and whether hazardous materials are transported. The selector tool gives a starting point, and your state licensing agency makes the final determination.

Do I need ELDT before testing?

ELDT generally applies when you are getting a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B-to-Class A upgrade, or a Passenger, School Bus, or HazMat endorsement for the first time.

Is HazMat ELDT different?

Yes. HazMat ELDT is theory training and must be completed before the hazardous materials knowledge test. The TSA security threat assessment is a separate requirement.

Can I study before buying training?

Yes. You can compare CDL classes, review endorsement topics, and use the selector tool first. Paid products add organized practice modules, PDFs, and training access.