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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 a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what should you do first?
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Hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes.
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Use the parking brake.
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Use controlled or stab braking.
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Brake lightly and hold the steering wheel firmly.
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2.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder on.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
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turn the retarder off.
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3.
Checking the engine compartment during the seven-step inspection does NOT include checking:
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the engine oil temperature.
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the engine oil level.
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the battery fluid level.
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the power steering fluid level.
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When driving, do NOT:
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put your turn signal on before changing lanes.
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try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass.
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warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights if you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
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assume that vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists see you whenever you are about to pass them.
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5.
Under-loaded front axles:
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can cause tire failure.
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can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
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can improve traction.
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All of the above.
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If you do not have a cell phone or CB, the first thing you should do at an accident scene is to:
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gather Information for the accident report.
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clear the area.
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protect the accident area.
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care for the injured.
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7.
Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of ____ pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
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75 psi
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100 psi
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25 psi
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50 psi
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8.
When an aggressive driver confronts you, you should:
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return gestures and shouts.
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make eye contact.
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sound your horn and move to the left lane.
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avoid eye contact.
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9.
What is the most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper?
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Keep backing
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Stop
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Turn right
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Go forward
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10.
When driving in work zones you should:
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Drive slowly and carefully.
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Observe the posted speed limits at all times.
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Use your four-way flashers or brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
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All of the above.
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