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Key Facts: Virginia CDL HazMat Exam
80%
Virginia CDL knowledge exam passing standard
Virginia DMV CDL Knowledge Exams
$83
Virginia fingerprint-based HME background check fee
Virginia DMV Hazardous Materials Endorsement
$41
Virginia TWIC comparability HME fee when accepted
Virginia DMV Hazardous Materials Endorsement
5 years
Virginia HME fingerprint-based background check validity up to this period
Virginia DMV Hazardous Materials Endorsement
English only
Virginia CDL HazMat knowledge exam language rule
Virginia DMV CDL Knowledge Exams
Virginia HazMat endorsement applicants should study Section 9-1 of the Virginia CDL manual and the Virginia Supplement, complete HazMat theory ELDT before the first HME knowledge exam when applicable, pass Virginia CDL knowledge testing at the 80% standard, provide required citizenship or immigration-status documentation, and complete the TSA-based HME background process. Virginia lists an $83 non-refundable fingerprint-based HME background fee, a $41 TWIC comparability fee when accepted, English-only HazMat testing, and one CDL knowledge-test attempt per business day.
Sample Virginia CDL HazMat Practice Questions
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1What is the main purpose of hazmat shipping papers?
2Which item belongs in the basic hazmat description?
3What is the normal first element in the basic description sequence?
4What does the proper shipping name identify?
5How should hazmat papers be kept with other paperwork?
6Where should shipping papers be while the driver is driving?
7Where should shipping papers be when the driver leaves the vehicle?
8Which shipment may need a hazardous waste manifest?
9What must emergency response information describe?
10What is the purpose of a 24-hour emergency response number?
About the Virginia CDL HazMat Exam
The Virginia CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Test is the written knowledge exam for Virginia commercial drivers seeking an H endorsement to transport hazardous materials requiring placards or covered select agents/toxins. Virginia DMV points applicants to Section 9-1 of the Virginia Commercial Driver's Manual and the Hazardous Materials section of the Virginia Supplement. The exam is computer-based, English-only, cannot be taken with a translator, and cannot be administered orally. Applicants must also satisfy Virginia HME documentation requirements, complete the TSA-based background/security threat assessment process or accepted TWIC comparability, and first-time HME applicants must complete HazMat theory ELDT before the knowledge exam.
Exam sponsor: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles under FMCSA CDL standards, with TSA administering the HME security threat assessment. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Computer-based multiple-choice CDL endorsement knowledge test covering hazardous-materials recognition, shipping papers, placards, labels, markings, loading and segregation, emergency response, parking and routing, security awareness, and Virginia/Federal HME requirements. Virginia DMV does not publish a separate HazMat item count, so 30 reflects common CDL endorsement practice rather than a published Virginia-specific count.
Time Limit
Virginia DMV does not publish a single statewide time limit for the CDL HazMat knowledge exam on the cited pages
Passing Score
At least 80% correct on Virginia CDL knowledge exams
Exam / Certification Fees
$83 non-refundable Virginia fingerprint-based HME background check fee; $41 reduced TWIC comparability fee when accepted; Virginia CLP/CDL and endorsement fees may also apply
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published. Virginia DMV, FMCSA, and TSA do not publish an official Virginia CDL HazMat endorsement pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
- Virginia DMV Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)
- Virginia DMV CDL Knowledge Exams
- Virginia Commercial Driver's Manual
- Virginia DMV Apply for a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit
- Virginia DMV Entry-Level Driver Training
- Virginia DMV Acceptable Documents for HAZMAT Endorsement
- FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
- FMCSA CDL Drivers
- TSA HAZMAT Endorsement Threat Assessment Program
- PHMSA Emergency Response Information Requirements
- PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook
- 49 CFR 172.202 Description of Hazardous Material on Shipping Papers
- 49 CFR 383.135 Passing Knowledge and Skills Tests
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Shipping Papers and Emergency Information
Basic descriptions, hazardous waste manifests, emergency response telephone numbers, ERG use, paper accessibility, and communication with responders.
Placards, Labels, and Markings
Hazard classes, package labels, markings, bulk identification numbers, placard placement, Table 1 and Table 2 thresholds, DANGEROUS placard use, inhalation hazards, and package orientation marks.
Hazard Classes and Material Identification
Explosives, gases, flammable liquids, oxidizers, toxic materials, radioactive materials, corrosives, miscellaneous materials, packing groups, and subsidiary hazards.
Loading, Segregation, and Unloading
Blocking and bracing, leaking packages, no-smoking rules, cargo heaters, cylinders, corrosives, toxic materials near foodstuffs, incompatible materials, cargo tanks, and transfer attendance.
Emergency Response, Routing, Parking, and Security
Spills, fires, ERG use, scene control, responder communication, route restrictions, parking safety, attendance, suspicious activity, tampering, and access control.
Virginia and Federal HME Requirements
Virginia HME fees and documents, English-only HazMat testing, one-test-per-business-day rule, 80% passing standard, ELDT timing, TSA threat assessment, TWIC comparability, transfers, and renewals.
Preparing for the Virginia CDL HazMat Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: At least 80% correct on Virginia CDL knowledge exams
- Assessment: Computer-based multiple-choice CDL endorsement knowledge test covering hazardous-materials recognition, shipping papers, placards, labels, markings, loading and segregation, emergency response, parking and routing, security awareness, and Virginia/Federal HME requirements. Virginia DMV does not publish a separate HazMat item count, so 30 reflects common CDL endorsement practice rather than a published Virginia-specific count.
- Time limit: Virginia DMV does not publish a single statewide time limit for the CDL HazMat knowledge exam on the cited pages
- Exam / certification fees: $83 non-refundable Virginia fingerprint-based HME background check fee; $41 reduced TWIC comparability fee when accepted; Virginia CLP/CDL and endorsement fees may also apply Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 230 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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Virginia CDL HazMat: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Virginia CDL HazMat test available in languages other than English?
No. Virginia DMV states that the CDL HAZMAT knowledge exam is given only in English, cannot be taken using a translator, and cannot be administered orally.
Do first-time Virginia HazMat applicants need ELDT?
Yes. Virginia DMV and FMCSA require first-time HME applicants to complete HazMat theory ELDT before taking the HazMat knowledge exam.
What score do I need to pass?
Virginia DMV publishes an 80% passing standard for CDL knowledge exams.
Does Virginia require a TSA background check for HazMat?
Yes. Virginia HME applicants must complete the required TSA-based security assessment process through DMV unless valid TWIC comparability is accepted.
How much is the Virginia HME background fee?
Virginia DMV lists an $83 non-refundable fingerprint-based background check fee and a $41 non-refundable TWIC comparability fee when accepted.
How often can I retake a failed Virginia CDL knowledge test?
Virginia DMV states CDL knowledge exams may be taken only once per business day.