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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 AR 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.
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When driving a double or triple, you should:
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drive with emergency flashers on.
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decrease your following distance.
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increase your following distance.
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drive in the left lane whenever possible.
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2.
In coming down a long, steep downgrade, which of the following is NOT a factor you should consider to select an appropriate safe speed?
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Weather
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Steepness of the grade
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Your schedule
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Road conditions
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3.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
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Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
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Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
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None of the above.
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4.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
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shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
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use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
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keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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5.
Make sure you have enough tread on your tires. You must have at least ________ tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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2/32 inch
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4/32 inch
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1 inch
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16/32-inch
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6.
When driving in very hot weather, the heat will increase the chances of:
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tire failure.
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ABS malfunction.
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loss of hydraulic pressure.
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suspension system defects.
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7.
Which of the following is true about curved mirrors?
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In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.
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They are illegal in most States.
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In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.
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None of the above.
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8.
Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
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brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
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Brake shoes should be thinner than ΒΌ inch.
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Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
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None of the above.
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9.
Antilock brakes:
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decrease your stopping distance.
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let you drive faster.
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help you stop faster.
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None of the above.
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10.
Distracted driving can cause accidents. To avoid distractions while on the road, you should:
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limit the use of your mobile phone to the first hour of driving.
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plan your route while driving only if there are no cars around you.
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turn off all communication devices.
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smoke, eat, and drink only when traffic conditions allow.
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