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Virginia CDL Class A Practice Test 2025

Average pass rate for CDL tests in Virginia: 61%.
Average pass rate for this test: 61%.
Moderate
10 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>100%
80-89=>0%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 98%

As a commercial driver in Virginia, you help rural communities receive food, medicine, fuel, and other essential goods on time. Without commercial drivers, many areas would be isolated from the resources they depend on. Every delivery you make keeps local businesses running, linking Virginia’s small towns to the rest of the country. If you are considering a career in this field, you will find plenty of employment opportunities with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

You must pass several written knowledge tests to obtain a Class A CDL. The official general knowledge exam has 50 multiple-choice questions based on the official Virginia Commercial Driver License Manual (Virginia CDL Handbook 2025). You must score 80% or higher to pass, leaving little room for error. The official combination vehicles knowledge test is next, where your knowledge of weight distribution, preventing rollovers, and trailer handling will be evaluated. Aspiring commercial drivers pursuing a Class A CDL must pass this exam, as it covers the challenges of driving combination vehicles. Since most trucks in Virginia are equipped with air brakes, you must also pass the official air brakes knowledge exam to drive them.

Virginia CDL Class A Practice Test 2025
Commercial Driver's License
Based on the official VA CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
3 VA students practicing now
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Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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Andrei Zakhareuski, Co-founder & CEO at Driving-Tests.org

Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Virginia DMV changes its handbook or website information.

Official sources we check: Virginia CDL Handbook (2025 edition), Virginia DMV website

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Virginia tests. ~10 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Virginia permit test has 50 questions. You must get 40 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Virginia DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: If you’re under 18, you must wait 15 days before retaking the exam. If you’re 18 or older, you may only take the test once per day (each attempt requires the standard testing fee).
  • Commonly missed: road sign recognition (warning, regulatory, and guide signs), legal blood alcohol limits and DUI rules.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your VA DMV appointment

Real Virginia drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

Is worth the time and money.
I had great success with this program. I passed my General Knowledge test missing only 4 questions; I had a perfect score on my Air Brakes, Tanker, Passenger, and School Bus tests. I also appreciate the renewal date reminders for the monthly subscription, and how easy it was to end the subscription after I was done.
S
Best study guide.
This was the helpful tool I used to get my hazmat and tanker endorsement they way it’s set you can’t fell test. Passed dmv test first try only missing 2 questions for hazmat and 0 for tanker.
NH
Great test prep program.
I wish I had seen it sooner and could be used for other professional certificates.
JG
Awesome product.
I read the manual and that was a good start. After that driving-test.org was crucial to my success. I complete at practice tests and marathon. Passed the CDL tests quickly. 2 of the 3 were 100%. Great product
JC
I would absolutely recommend this to anybody else trying to get a CLP.
I was searching for any tools that could help me obtain my CLP and to my surprise there were very few besides this site and the official CDL manual. I took the dive and invested in the membership and started studying up. When I actually took the test I could not believe how close all the questions were to the website. 90% of them were word for word and I thought impossible! Needless to say I passed my CDL B test with air brake first try.
KV
Great practice test.
I did all marathons before going in to take my tests I passed them all on the first try all in one day! This definitely made my testing experience a breeze. Would definitely recommend to anyone trying to get a cdl.
R

About the Virginia CDL

Our Virginia CDL Class A Practice Test is an intuitive tool designed to help you study commercial driving theory efficiently. It consists of 93 multiple-choice questions, which you can answer at your own pace. There’s no timer to pressure you, so please review each question carefully. To reflect the latest updates brought by DMV rules or state law, we have recently updated this practice test for December 2025. Accuracy is crucial when studying this subject, so you will always practice with the latest version.

Nobody was born an expert driver. It takes time and effort to become an expert in this field. Before you can get behind the wheel of a heavy truck and haul doubles, you must learn the theory that ensures you do it safely. We’ll help you ace the official general knowledge exam on your first attempt by giving you nonstop access and unlimited attempts to an intuitive tool that, when used regularly, can significantly boost your learning potential.

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