Alaska
CDL Practice Test

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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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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

2 / 40

What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

4 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

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This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

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When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

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When transporting explosives you may not park:

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Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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What can side to side surge cause?

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What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

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With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

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Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

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Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

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Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

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Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

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When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

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What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

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

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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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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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

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The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

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Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

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Select the best description of a baffle tank:

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What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

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How can you check slack adjusters?

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

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Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

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What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

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You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

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_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

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What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

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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

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