CDL PRACTICE TEST (AK) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 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. Headlights:
must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
can blind other drivers.
should not be used when driving at night.
2. When a tire fails, do NOT:
keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
brake, unless you're about to run into something.
stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
3. Name a common cause of tire fires.
Driver smoking
Under-inflated tires
Overinflated tires
4. To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should:
learn what speeds each gear is good for.
watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle.
5. The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
moving back slowly.
moving at highway speeds.
moving forward slowly.
6. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
7. The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
never share lanes with motorcycles.
All of the above.
8. "Tire load" means:
the minimum weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the specified weight a tire can carry at the maximum pressure.
9. Which of the following is NOT checked in a pre-trip inspection?
Cargo securement
The amount of fuel in the vehicle
Safety equipment
10. A driver waiting for too long at a stop could be a sign of:
an impaired driver.
a disabled driver.
a blind driver.
 
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CDL Knowledge Test AK

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