What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)? Before you start the test, please answer the question below regarding your insurance status. Without insurance you will not be able to drive in Your state Do you currently have CDL insurance? Yes I have insurance. Great, you're all set! Click here if you still want to compare rates. No, I need insurance and I want to compare options. Question What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)? Answers The total weight of a vehicle and its cargo The total weight of a vehicle before cargo The total weight of cargo The maximum weight allowed to be transported by a vehicle Explanation Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of a single vehicle and its load of cargo. This questions appears in the following tests: Colorado Class A Knowledge Test Florida Class B Knowledge Test Illinois Class B Knowledge Test Nebraska Class B Knowledge Test New Hampshire Class A Knowledge Test New Jersey Class A Knowledge Test North Dakota Passenger Oregon Class B Knowledge Test South Dakota Class B Knowledge Test Tennessee Class A Knowledge Test Texas Class B Knowledge Test West Virginia Class A Knowledge Test