CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (AK) - 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. Eating while driving is:
a source of distraction.
a good way to prevent drowsiness and maintain alertness.
a way to be more productive.
2. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
continue driving.
3. Emergency brakes must be held on by:
hydraulic pressure.
air pressure.
mechanical force.
4. Suspension systems:
are rated for the maximum weight the vehicle can pull.
have a minimum weight rating.
have a weight capacity rating.
5. When you see a hazard that will require slowing down, you should:
warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights.
immediately come to a compolete stop.
alert the drivers behind by pointing and sounding your horn.
6. How can you determine your following distance?
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object such as a sign along the road, use the stopwatch on your smartphone to determine how long it takes you to reach that same object.
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object on the side of road, start counting the seconds it takes you to reach that same object.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach that same object.
7. When driving in hot weather:
antifreeze should be avoided.
the engine oil helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricate it.
the the tires' air pressure will decrease.
8. When checking the engine compartment, which of the following should you check?
Battery fluid level.
Engine oil level.
All of the above.
9. Convex mirrors:
show a wider area than flat mirrors.
make things appear closer than they really are.
make objects appear larger than they really are.
10. When driving, you:
should carefully evaluate road and traffic conditions to decide if you should use turn signals.
should only use turn signals if there is a vehicle behind you.
should always use turn signals to tell other drivers your intentions.
 
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AK CDL Knowledge Test

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