AR CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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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.
1. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
2. Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect people from spilled cargo.
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
To protect the cargo from weather.
All of the above.
3. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving downhill, and no escape ramp is available?
wait until you can find an escape ramp.
use your parking brake to stop.
call for assistance before you get out of your vehicle.
take the least hazardous escape route you can - and make the move as soon as possible.
4. When backing a truck you should:
get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.
always rely on your mirrors.
back and turn toward the right side.
look straight ahead.
5. Whether or not they load and secure the cargo themselves, drivers are responsible for:
recognizing poorly balanced weight.
knowing the cargo does not obscure the view ahead or to the sides.
making sure the cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment.
All of the above.
6. If you are driving a vehicle with manual transmission that requires double clutching to change gears, the first step of the basic method for shifting up is to:
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time.
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
Pump the brakes and release the clutch.
7. To stay alert and safe while driving, you should:
drive at night, if possible.
avoid any drug that hides fatigue.
drink coffee if you get drowsy.
always drive alone, if possible.
8. During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
Tire tread depth.
Warning flashers.
Windshield wipers.
All of the above.
9. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
speed up if you think you’re going to be late.
make gestures to other drivers.
give other drivers your full attention.
give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
10. When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Cracked valve stems
4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
Too much air pressure
 
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AR CDL Test

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