Alaska
CDL Practice Test
CDL Category Practice Tests
- General Knowledge Test
- Combination Vehicles Test
- Passenger Vehicles Test
- Pre-Trip Inspections Test
- Double-Triple Trailers Test
- CDL School Bus Test
- CDL Air Brakes Test
- Hazardous Materials Test
- CDL Tanker Vehicles Test
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
Hit the Open Road
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.
- Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual
- Alaska Commercial Learner’s Permit
- Alaska Truck Driving Schools
- Alaska Drivers License Practice Test
- Alaska Motorcycle Test