CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (ALASKA)

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Alaska CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the Alaska CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual AK general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. If the ABS is not working:
you should immediately reduce your speed.
the truck will have no brakes.
the truck will still have normal brakes.
2. When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side. Why?
You can watch the front of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
All of the above.
3. Your chances of avoiding an accident depend upon how well you take action. When you are about to hit an obstacle ahead, you should remember that:
you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
leaving the road is more risky than hitting another vehicle.
stopping is always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
4. Which of the following statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?
Wind can be a problem especially when you enter a tunnel.
Strong winds make it difficult to stay in your lane.
You should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind.
5. The law requires __________ to inspect a commercial motor vehicle before a trip.
a qualified inspection technician
a qualified testing engineer
the driver
6. To keep the engine cool in hot weather, you should:
check v-belt tightness by pressing on the belts.
make sure there is enough engine oil.
All of the above.
7. Antilock brakes:
decrease your stopping distance.
let you drive faster.
None of the above.
8. If a car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard, you should NOT:
signal and change lanes to avoid the car, if possible.
slow down to prevent a crash.
stay close behind the car and honk your horn.
9. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Shock absorbers
Windshield washer fluid level
Engine oil level
10. Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
They have a high center of gravity.
The load can shift.
All of the above.
 
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AK CDL Knowledge Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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