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Drivers who want to drive combination vehicles must pass the combination vehicles test. The Arkansas CDL combination test consists of 20 questions, and you'll need at least 16 correct answers to pass (80%). The test covers the combination vehicles section of the Arkansas CDL Manual. Take this practice test now to prepare for the actual AR CDL combination test!
1. If your vehicle gets stuck on the railroad tracks, you should:
gather up your paperwork and shipping papers while calling 911, then get out of the vehicle.
check for identifiable landmarks to give the location of the crossing.
get out of your vehicle and away from the tracks.
All of the above.
2. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
Trouble remembering the last few miles driven
Frequent blinking
Heavy eyelids
Driving at the speed of the traffic
3. After a tire has been changed, you should:
wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
decrease tire pressure.
deflate the tire to 15 psi.
4. When inspecting the coupling, make sure the fifth-wheel jaws have closed around the:
shank of the kingpin.
the electrical cord.
the brake camshaft.
head of the kingpin.
5. If an item placed on a flatbed trailer is 7 feet long, it should have __ tie-downs.
3
7
2
1
6. ABS will:
shorten your stopping distance.
not change your normal braking capability.
increase your average speed.
not give you more control over the vehicle during braking.
7. If you discover a fire, before opening trailer doors you should:
feel the doors to see if they are hot.
use the fire extinguisher on the doors.
have a helper open the doors.
All of the above.
8. When transporting cargo, drivers must inspect the securement of the cargo every:
300 miles
50 miles
150 miles
30 miles
9. The posted speed limit:
may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.
should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
is only a suggestion.
should never be exceeded.
10. Emergency brakes must be must be held on by:
the locking mechanism.
water.
mechanical force.
air pressure.
 
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AR CDL Combination Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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