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VA CDL HazMat Practice Test 3 2025

Average pass rate for CDL tests in Virginia: 61%.
Average pass rate for this test: 77%.
Easy
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>34%
80-89=>34%
70-79=>20%
60-69=>6%
<60%=>6%
Avg. first-try score: 80%

There is a huge sector of new opportunities waiting for you on the other side of the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement process. Adding the hazmat endorsement to your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is one of the best ways to increase your marketability and boost your earning potential. Without it, you’re barred from transporting cargo that includes explosives, industrial chemicals, fuels, radioactive materials, and biohazards.

Because the U.S. government has deemed certain materials as hazardous, drivers must be at least 21 years old to haul them, and a three-tiered process has been put into place for the endorsement of these drivers. First, you must complete all Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. Second, you must submit to a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) fingerprinting and background check. Submit this paperwork early because the results often take weeks to arrive. Then, you can use that time to study and practice for the final requirement: passing the DMV HazMat Knowledge Test.

The Knowledge Test covers federal regulations, hazardous substance handling, and more. It includes 30 questions, and you’ll need to score at least 80% (24 correct out of 30) to pass (Virginia CDL Handbook 2025). There is a lot of material to be learned for the official test. As such, our experts have put together a scientifically engineered series of practice tests to ease this process for you and ensure you can pass the knowledge test on your first attempt.

VA CDL HazMat Practice Test 3 2025
Commercial Driver's License
Based on the official VA CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
2 VA students practicing now
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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. ~6 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 30 questions. You must get 24 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

Aced my hazmat endorsement exam after completing the program in 3 days.
Certificate of completion was sent promptly and I was notified immediately. Price point was excellent. This was money well spent and I highly recommend this program.
GR
Definitely worth the investment.
Testing made easy and fun. Reading the manual can be boring and hard to retain because it’s a lot of information but the way this testing website is set up gives the information you NEED. Studying for Hazmat was intimidating for me because once again reading the manual was just complicated. Invest in yourself you won’t regret it. You will be a lil ticked you didn’t find it sooner. I truly appreciate it and feel ready than ever to test. Thanks so much guys.
K

About the Virginia CDL

Besides having another notch on your CDL, why pursue the HazMat endorsement? Because employers in industries like chemical manufacturing (DuPont, BASF), pharmaceuticals (Merck, Pfizer), and energy (Eastman Chemical in Martinsville) rely on Hazmat-certified drivers. With so many different industries and employers in need of HazMat-endorsed drivers, and the premium you can earn, endorsement is well worth the effort.

Our online practice tests cut the fluff and mirror the official DMV Knowledge Test, saving you time and mental energy. Additionally, each response you make elicits real-time feedback so you can learn as you go instead of waiting for end-of-test notes. This practice test is just one of several in our Virginia series of HazMat materials. Once you’ve got a handle on this one, try another: https://driving-tests.org/virginia/va-cdl-hazmat-practice-test/.

While the HazMat is an amazing (and lucrative) addition to your CDL, don’t stop there! We have practice tests for other Virginia qualifications like Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles. The more restrictions you remove from and endorsements you add to your CDL, the more versatile you are as a driver (and the more money and opportunities on your path!).

More VA CDL test resources HazMat practice test hub

  1. HazMat Test 1
  2. HazMat Test 2
  3. HazMat Test 3 (you are here)

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