GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST ARKANSAS - PRACTICE TEST

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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. While driving at night, use __________ when it is safe and legal to do so.
high beams
interior lights
emergency flashers
low beams
2. You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
None of the above.
3. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is:
the total weight of the vehicle, including the load and any trailers.
the total weight of a single vehicle and its load.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
None of the above.
4. If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:
stay in the vehicle and call for help.
stay in the vehicle and call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
try to re-start the vehicle.
get out of the vehicle and walk as far away from the tracks as possible.
5. What plays a major role in mountain driving?
Weather
Gravity
Speed
Rain
6. When driving in a construction zone, if a construction worker is near the road, you should:
come to a complete stop.
further reduce your speed.
maintain a constant speed.
speed up.
7. Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
loose fuel connections.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Short circuits due to loose connections.
All of the above.
8. The wheels of a large combination vehicle are more likely to lock up when:
the vehicle is lightly loaded.
the trailer has new tires.
the vehicle is heavily loaded.
you are traveling in very hot weather.
9. After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short while later to:
check tread separation.
check the tightness of the nuts.
decrease tire pressure.
deflate the tire to 10 psi.
10. It is important to shift gears correctly to keep:
control of the vehicle.
the engine oil flowing.
the engine warm.
the engine cool.
 
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AR CDL Practice Test

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