West Virginia (WV)) CDL Practice Tests

West Virginia (WV) CDL permit applicants can work through these five practice questions to review core exam concepts and prepare for the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) knowledge test.

West Virginia CDL Practice Tests: General Knowledge, Combination Vehicle & Air Brakes

Drivers preparing for an West Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) should focus on three core CDL practice tests. These align with the written knowledge exams required in West Virginia and support the material covered in the official West Virginia CDL manual.

• General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
• Combination Vehicle CDL Practice Test
• Air Brakes CDL Practice Test

For best results, combine CDL practice tests with the West Virginia Commercial Driver License Manual and focus on the sections that match your intended license class and endorsements.

Preparing for the West Virginia CDL Exam

Commercial driver licensing standards are established at the federal level by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Each state is responsible for administering CDL testing and licensing.

In West Virginia, CDL information and testing requirements are published by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official CDL manual used for written and skills testing is:

• West Virginia Commercial Driver License Manual (PDF)

The West Virginia CDL manual applies to all commercial license classes, including:

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Class C CDL

West Virginia CDL Eligibility Requirements

Age Requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle within West Virginia (intrastate).
You must be at least 21 years old to operate interstate or transport hazardous materials.

Valid West Virginia Driver’s License

You must hold a valid West Virginia Class E non-commercial driver’s license before applying for a CDL.

Medical Certification

All West Virginia CDL applicants must pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry.

FMCSA medical certification requirements

CDL Knowledge Tests and Endorsements

Applicants must pass written knowledge tests covering general CDL topics, air brakes (if applicable), and any endorsements required for their intended type of driving.

Common CDL endorsements include:

• Hazardous Materials (H)
• Tank Vehicles (N)
• Passenger (P)
• School Bus (S)

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

Federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements apply to many West Virginia CDL applicants. ELDT includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training completed through an FMCSA-registered provider.

ELDT is required for:

• First-time CDL applicants
• Drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A
• Applicants adding Hazardous Materials (H), Passenger (P), or School Bus (S) endorsements

FMCSA Training Provider Registry

Background Checks and Documentation

Certain endorsements, including Hazardous Materials, require a federal background check. Applicants must also provide documentation verifying identity, West Virginia residency, and lawful U.S. presence.

West Virginia CDL Application Process

CDL applicants in West Virginia must complete knowledge testing at a DMV Regional Office or Exam Center, obtain a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), hold it for at least 14 days, complete any required Entry-Level Driver Training, and pass the CDL skills test before license issuance. All CDL skills tests in West Virginia are conducted by state-certified third-party testers rather than the DMV.

West Virginia DMV CDL application and testing steps

West Virginia CDL Fees

West Virginia CDL fees are published by the West Virginia DMV. Fees vary based on license duration and testing requirements.

• CDL Testing Fee (covers general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle tests for the CLP): $25.00
• CDL Issuance: Ranges from approximately $26.25 up to higher amounts, calculated by age under the state’s “Drive for Five” licensing cycle
• Endorsement Fees: $10.00 each at time of application

Additional West Virginia CDL Fees:

• Road Skills Test (paid to third-party examiner): $100.00
• Duplicate License Fee (required when adding an endorsement later): $7.50
• Adding Air Brake/Combination Endorsement After Initial Issuance: $25.00 plus $7.50 duplicate fee, plus a road test
• HAZMAT Fingerprint/Background Check (TSA, via Universal Enrollment Services): $86.50

Additional costs may also apply for other endorsement testing. All commercial licensing fees in West Virginia are non-refundable.

View the official West Virginia DMV fee schedule