Alaska
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The tests offered here are designed to help you prepare for your Alaska CDL test. These Alaska CDL practice tests are free and you may take them as often as you need to. You will be able to practice different CDL test questions different topic areas you’ll see on the test as you prepare to gain your commercial driver license in Alaska. 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!

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Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

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The purpose for the emergency air line is:

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

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

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Anti-lock brakes:

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Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

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Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

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Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

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Where are shut-off valves located?

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What handling effect will baffles have?

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Select the step that comes first:

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When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

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There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

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While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

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If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

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What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

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Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

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When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

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If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

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When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

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Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

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When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

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What are spring brakes?

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Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

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You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

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Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

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What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

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What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

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

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An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

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When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

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How To Get an Alaska Commercial Drivers License

Applicants are eligible for their CDL at the age of 18 years old. However, it's important to realize that CDLs issued for individuals under the age of 21 are restricted to intrastate commerce. Only those 21 years of age or older are eligible for interstate commerce. In addition, drivers must be 21 years old to drive a school bus, double or triple trailers, and obtain their Hazmat Certification.

All commercial driver's license applicants must get a physical examination by a FMCSA-Certified Medical Examiner. The examiner will give the applicant a DOT medical card if they are assessed as in good health to be driving a commercial vehicle.Any applicants that have the following are considered disqualified from receiving an Alaska-issued CDL:

  • Currently disqualified from commercial driving privileges in another state.
  • Currently have more than one operator's license in Alaska or any other states.
  • Operator's license is currently suspended, denied, canceled, or revoked.

Endorsements

H – Hazardous Materials
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger
S – School Bus
T – Double/Triple
X – Combination Tank and Hazardous Materials

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Alaska CDL License Test Tips

All Alaska CDL applicants must successfully pass a general knowledge test of 50 questions on the topic of commercial driving laws. Those attempting Class A Certification must complete 20 additional questions about driving combination vehicles. Those looking for endorsements or the removal of the Air Brake restriction will be required to take additional knowledge assessments. These assessments range between 20 and 30 questions regarding the specific endorsement topic. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or better for a resident to be eligible for their commercial driver's license.A skills test is required of all applicants to showcase their ability to operate a commercial vehicle. The skills assessment includes a pre-trip inspection, on-road driving test, and basic control operations test. Those seeking endorsements for Passengers, School Bus, or removal of the Air Brake Restriction will need to utilize the particular vehicle the endorsement is for when performing their skills test. For example, to remove the Air Brake Restriction an individual must take the skills test in a vehicle that is equipped with air brakes.

Additional Information

CDL Testing by the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles

The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles administers the certifying and testing of commercial drivers in the state. To get more information contact them via:

Website:  https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/cdl/

Phone:  907.269.5551

Additional Alaska CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable Alaska CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving test resources for the state of Alaska.