Arkansas
CDL Practice Test

The practice tests below offer CDL practice test questions in all the different topic areas you’ll see on the Arkansas CDL test. The CDL tests are free and can be taken as often as you’d like to help you in your preparation for earning an Arkansas commercial driver’s license. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50 minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 40

A safe haven is:

A place that has been approved to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives.

A place to stay once you have reported your company for illegal activity.

The slang term for the last stop at the end of your driving day when carrying hazardous materials.

A place where it is safe to dump any kind of hazardous materials.

2 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

To replace the rear door emergency buzzer.

As a safety feature when the exit door is open.

All of these answers are correct.

To replace the parking brake.

3 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

When it's been raining.

On the outside rear wheels.

Anywhere except on the front wheels.

On front wheels.

4 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank.

The low pressure warning signal is only testable by the factory.

Turn the electrical power off and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 30 psi in the air tank.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure increases to more than 60 psi in the air tank.

5 / 40

If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

None of these answers are correct.

Know where other vehicles are around your bus by checking your mirrors.

Warn passengers with a loud and clear voice.

Make sure your passengers are wearing seat belts.

6 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

None of the answers listed.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Increasing the wind drag.

Moving the truck in the direction the liquid flows in.

7 / 40

What is the standee line?

A 2 inch line down the aisle to help keep passenger traffic flowing.

A 2 inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind.

A line at the back of the bus where passengers must stand before exiting.

A line around each seat to help each passenger have a little personal space.

8 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

all answers listed

the risk of trailer jackknifes and tipping is increased compared to shorter trucks

extra care should be taken when driving in bad weather and in the mountains

the truck requires increased following distance compared to smaller vehicles

9 / 40

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

Bus drivers and driver training.

Vehicles and drivers.

School district policies and police involvement.

Vehicles and road conditions.

10 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

It is ok to smoke anywhere.

Corrosive, radioactive, dangerous, slippery when wet, inhalation.

Explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids.

All hazard classes.

11 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

Surging

Knocking

Framing

Crashing

12 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

Because school district officials have the authority to conduct surprise quizzes and you must know the correct answers to keep your job.

Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.

Because many students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year.

13 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

you will have no control over your truck as the brakes will not be functioning

the abs will need to be repaired but the brakes will function normally

there is a huge fire risk

you will need to pull over immediately

14 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

pump the brake pedal 5 times and apply firm pressure for 3 seconds the pedal should not move

all of these answers are correct

pump the brake pedal 3 times and apply firm pressure for 5 seconds the pedal should not move

hold the brake down for 5 seconds and listen for leaks

15 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

The flow of liquid side to side.

The overall weight of the vehicle.

The movement of liquid from front to back.

The distrubition of weight.

16 / 40

The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

ride the brake

slightly accelerate

shift down 2 gears

none of the answers listed

17 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

400 feet

250 feet

300 feet

200 feet

18 / 40

You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

drain off air pressure before adjusting after parking on level ground

apply the parking brake after stopping on level ground

chock the wheels and release the parking brakes after parking on a level ground

after parking on a slight grade, release the parking brake, activate the service brakes and check for vehicle movements

19 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

only in ideal conditions

only when not carrying a load

any time the truck experiences a significant loss of braking power

only when it is raining

20 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

it is a square knob that is yellow

it is a triangle-shaped knob that is red

it is a square knob that is red

it is an 8-sided knob that is red

21 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

All of these answers are necessary qualifications.

Maximum net mass of 400 kg, or less than 450 l if used as a receptacle for a solid.

Maximum water capacity of 454 kg or less if used as a receptacle for gases.

A maximum capacity of 450 l or less if it is used as a receptacle for liquids.

22 / 40

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

aggressive driving

defensive driving

road rage

distracted driving

23 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

the tractor

the front trailer

the back trailer

all are equally likely

24 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

not relying on engine braking enough

all of these answers are correct

using the service brakes excessively

the brakes are out of adjustment

25 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

The header board

The bumper

The back doors

The mud flaps

26 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

Contain any of these materials.

Contain steel or iron.

Contain nails or screws.

Contain cracks or holes.

27 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

You are a non-smoker.

You need the engine to run the pump.

The material does not need a placard.

You are loading at night and need the headlights.

28 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

look for vehicles coming into your lane

determine if there are any hills coming up

determine if there are any upcoming traffic lights that might require you to stop

look for brake lights from slowing vehicles

29 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

With less front to back surge compared to trailers without baffles.

The same as a tanker with no baffles.

None of the answers listed.

Heavier that it actually is.

30 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

To make sure the electrical connections are good.

To decease heat and noise.

To make sure that uncoupling easier.

To prevent any steering problems.

31 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

Connector rods

Brake lines/hoses

Brake drums

Slack pieces

32 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

Un marks

Identification number

Name in italics

Descriptive name in roman print

33 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

under normal driving it applies and releases the brakes by using the brake pedal

they are part of an official vehicle inspection

they are only on vehicles that have hydraulic brakes

they are valves that maintain air tank pressure

34 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

when air is pumped into the air tanks

when air pressure is applied to the brakes

when the air is taken out of the hoses

when the valve system releases pressure

35 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

None of the answers listed.

They are divided with holes from liquid to flow through controlling surge.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

They are 1 large tank.

36 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

one

four

two

six

37 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

International restrictions.

Invalid substance.

Iodine.

International transportation.

38 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

To give the mechanic something to do.

To assist the school principal with their report.

For safety required by federal, state, and local laws.

To check for flat tires.

39 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

take away

elevate

communicate

minimize

40 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

Fuel.

Fertilizer.

Hydrogen peroxide.

Food or milk products.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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How To Get an Arkansas Commercial Drivers License

All residents looking to receive their Arkansas-issued CDL must have a valid operator's license and meet all the eligibility requirements listed below.

Arkansas residents can apply for their CDL at the age of 18. However, they may not obtain their Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, or School Bus endorsement until the age of 21 years old. In addition, only those over the age of 21 are eligible for commercial driving across state lines, or interstate commerce.

As per the FMCSA, all applicants must have a DOT physical card entailing their physical competence to drive a commercial vehicle. This physical card can be obtained for any one of the many physicians that are approved by the FMCSA.

There are certain instances where an applicant will be automatically disqualified from receiving their CDL. These include:

Having multiple operator's licenses.
Possessing a revoked, canceled, suspended, or denied driver's license.
Being restricted form commercial driving privileges in another state.

All commercial driver license applicants must successfully pass a skills test as well as one or more knowledge tests to obtain their CDL.

Endorsements

N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tanker With Hazardous Materials
P – Passenger
S – School Bus
T – Triple or Double Trailers

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Arkansas CDL License Test Tips

All applicants seeking an Arkansas CDL must complete one or more general knowledge tests about commercial driving. Those looking for a Class A, B, and C CDL must complete a 50 question general knowledge assessment. A passing score is considered answering 40 or more questions correctly. Applicants for the Class A license are required to complete an additional 20 questions about combination vehicles. Applicants who are seeking endorsements will be required to take one general knowledge test per endorsement. The number of test questions will range from 20 to 30 depending on the endorsement sought. Removing the Air Brake Restriction will require a 25 question assessment. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or better.

Additional Information

CDL Testing by the Arkansas State Police

The Arkansas State Police Driver Examination Division regulates the certifying and testing of commercial drivers in the state. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://asp.arkansas.gov
Phone: 501.618.8000

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