CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ALASKA) - PRACTICE TEST

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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. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
loss of hydraulic pressure.
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
excessive downshifting.
2. Sleep debt is defined as:
the amount of sleep you get each night.
the accumulated amount of sleep from frequent rest brakes.
the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep.
3. When a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
Use controlled or stab braking.
Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
4. If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:
obtain a special transit permit.
transport the materials at night only.
obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
5. The best way to know what's going on behind and to the sides of your vehicle is to:
use the rear view camera.
check your mirrors regularly.
lean out of the window.
6. When should you inspect your vehicle and cargo?
Before and during a trip.
Before, during and after a trip.
Before and after a trip.
7. Glad hands are:
coupling devices.
securement devices.
warning devices.
8. If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
9. In the event of brake failure you should NOT:
pump the brakes.
use the parking brake.
shift up.
10. Confused drivers may:
stop without warning.
change direction suddenly.
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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