CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST ARKANSAS

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Any driver, regardless of the vehicle Class, who wants to haul hazardous materials, must add an “H” endorsement to their CDL. In order to obtain the Hazmat endorsement drivers are required to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check and a knowledge test. The Arkansas hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The AR CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Arkansas CDL Manual. Study the chapter covering hazardous materials to learn how to recognize, handle, and transport Hazmat, then take this practice test to prepare for your exam!
1. If one of your tires is leaking, you should:
speed up to increase traction.
drive at reduced speed and stop to check the tire every 15 miles.
report it to your carrier before your trip.
not drive except to the nearest safe place to fix it.
2. You are transporting hazarous materials. During your en-route inspection, you find an overheated tire. What should you do?
wait at least 30 minutes before continuing your trip.
use water to cool the tire, then check it every 50 miles.
remove the tire and place it a safe distance from your vehicle.
None of the above.
3. Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
loose fuel connections.
Short circuits due to loose connections.
All of the above.
4. Hazardous materials may be transported:
by a CDL holder with a HazMat endorsement.
by any driver with a Certification of Driving Experience.
by any driver with a CDL license.
by a CDL holder with a tank vehicles endorsement.
5. Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
Repaving of the road
Rain
The weight of a cargo
Traffic
6. The hazardous materials identification number must appear on the shipping paper, on the package and:
on the steering wheel.
on the back of the truck.
on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.
on the license plate.
7. An ABS system:
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
All of the above.
8. When you are transporting hazardous materials, the shipping papers must be in a pouch on the driver's door or in:
the truck’s glove compartment.
clear view within your reach.
a box under the driver’s seat.
All of the above.
9. Which of the following is not a place where the shipping papers may be kept?
In a pouch on the driver's door
On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.
In clear view within reach while driving.
In a pouch on the passenger's door
10. If you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance.
speed up.
move to the left lane.
flash your brake lights.
 
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Here are the age requirements to obtain a driver's license in Arkansas:
  • Instruction permit ? you need to be at least 14 years old.
  • Learner’s license ? you need to be between 14 and 16 years old.
  • Intermediate license ? you need to be between 16 and 18 years old. You can obtain an unrestricted class D license before turning 18 if:
- You have a minimum of 6 months of driving experience.
- You are an emancipated individual aged 17 and older.
- You have graduated aged 16 and older.  
- You are married and aged 16 or older.            
- You are military personnel aged 16 and older.
  • Class D driver license? you need to be 18 or older.
Visit the Arkansas State Police official page to book your DMV written test. You can choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at various Arkansas DMV locations. 
If you are under 18, you need:
  • Original or certified copy of a birth certificate.
  • Parent Affidavit signed by your parent in front of a notary or the examiner.

If you are over 18, you need two primary documents (or one primary and one secondary) and you can complete the affidavit by yourself.

Check the complete list of accepted documents before your appointment.

The DMV written test in Arkansas is offered in both English and Spanish. You can bring a dictionary with you, but an interpreter is not allowed. If you prefer an oral test, please contact the nearest DMV office to inquire about this option.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Arkansas Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Verify your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.
The Arkansas DMV written test consists of 25 questions about various aspects of road rules and safe driving practices. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.
To pass the exam, you need a score of 80% or higher. You should get at least 20 questions right, and you're allowed to miss up to 5 questions out of the total 25. Stay focused and take the time to read the questions carefully.
Drivers between 14 and 16 years old:
  • Must be accompanied by a licensed driver aged at least 21.
  • Must wear seat belts.
  • Are prohibited to use a cell phone, except for emergencies.

These restrictions continue until the applicant turns 16 and completes six months of restricted driving.

Drivers aged 16 to 18 with an intermediate license:
  • Should not operate a vehicle with more than one unrelated minor passenger, unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older, seated in the front.
  • Cannot operate between 11:00 pm and 4:00 am unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 21 or older. Exceptions include driving to and from school activities, church activities, work, or in emergencies.

In Arkansas, an instruction permit is valid for a period of two years and cannot be renewed. Use this time to practice driving before the road test and consider enrolling in a driver training course to enhance your skills and abilities.
If you fail your DMV written test, you must wait 5 days to make another attempt. Before trying again, carefully study the rules of the road and memorize the road signs. 

AR CDL Hazmat Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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