What is the minimum age to obtain a Virginia CDL for intrastate driving?

In Virginia, the minimum age to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving is 18 years old. This age requirement is set to ensure that drivers have sufficient maturity and responsibility to handle commercial vehicles, which can be larger and more demanding to operate than standard vehicles. Intrastate driving allows individuals to operate commercial vehicles within the state's boundaries, and the age requirement reflects a balance between accessibility for younger drivers and the necessary experience and responsibility required for driving larger vehicles safely.

For interstate driving, the minimum age is 21 years old, reflecting the additional safety regulations and concerns involved when crossing state lines. The age restrictions are designed to ensure that all drivers meet a certain level of experience and maturity before operating commercial vehicles in various environments and conditions.