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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When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

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You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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While completing the 3rd component of the air brake check of a combination vehicle, at what psi should the tracor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out?

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How many different hazard classes are there?

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What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

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This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

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When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

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Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

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Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

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The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

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You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

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Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

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Cargo tanks ____.

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A baffled tanker has:

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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

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How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

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You should adjust all the outside left and right side convex mirrors to see:

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

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Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

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Select the statement of what you should not do if you are required to drive through flowing water or deep puddles.

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A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

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Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

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A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

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What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

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Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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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.