Alaska
CDL Practice Test

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!

1 / 40

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

If time allows, backup to the stop before evacuating the bus.

If time allows, notify the police.

If time allows, walk through the bus and close all windows.

If time allows, notify the dispatcher about evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed.

2 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

Tells the degree of control needed during transportation.

Is something that only the shipper needs to worry about.

Is another way of writing the weight of the package.

None of these answers are correct.

3 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Do not talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving.

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.

Do not transport intoxicated passengers.

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.

4 / 40

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

The mirrors

The windshield

The headlights

The lug bolts

5 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

Before driving your bus.

All of these answers are correct.

Only if defects are found.

At the end of each shift.

6 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

Place the materials in the front of the trailer.

Remove the placards from the trailer.

Refuse the load.

Take special caution in transporting the material.

7 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

empty trucks stop in the same distance as a fully loaded truck

they have a smaller stopping distance than full trailers

empty trailers are easier to stop because there is not cargo shifting

they have poor traction due to wheel lockup and bouncing

8 / 40

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

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Dark and poorly lighted.

The next stop.

Off the regular route.

9 / 40

This item should be firmly attached the to frame, be solid, and clear of objects:

None of these answers are correct answers are correct

The locking jaw

The lock pins

The catwalk

10 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

chock the wheels

apply the parking brakes

remove the keys from the ignition

all of these answers are correct

11 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to managing space to the sides.

all answers listed

you should try to avoid driving next to others when possible

high gust winds do not cause any issues for triples and doubles

you should always keep your vehicle to the right side of the lane

12 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

Liquified natural gas.

Low-range pneumatic gearbox.

None of these answers are correct.

Lifted neutral graftring.

13 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

lock brake system

none of the answers listed

service brake system

engine brake system

14 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

All of these answers are correct.

Not have any signs, stickers, or markings anywhere near it.

Have a red electric door light turned on at all times.

Be closed when operating the bus.

15 / 40

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

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

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

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

All of these answers are necessary qualifications.

16 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

you can feel a jerk in the back of the tractor

you can hear the tires squealing

you can feel it pulling your steering wheel

you can see it in your mirrors

17 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

Must not have recapped or regrooved tires.

Can be recapped, but never regrooved.

Must not be recapped, but can be regrooved.

Can be regrooved or recapped as long as they have 4/32 tread depth.

18 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

Locking jaw

Locking pins

Tandem release arm

Lug nuts

19 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

they are required to be held on by a mechanical force

all of these answers are correct

they are required on all commercial vehicles

they are required to be activated the loss of air pressure

20 / 40

A safe haven is:

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

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.

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

21 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

release the brake once the vehicle is traveling 5 mph below the safe speed

use the engine brakes only

repeatedly pump the brake pedal

begin braking once the vehicle is 10 mph above safe speed

22 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

The type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic control device.

The type of crossing with no cross buck sign.

The type of crossing on which the driver does not have to stop.

The type of crossing where you can pass the tracks without stopping.

23 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

The air lines

The brake pushrod

The bounce absorbers

The brake chambers

24 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

parking on level ground, chocking the tires, and charging the trailer air tank if it doesn't have spring brakes

chocking the tires, parking on level ground, and charging the air tank

parking against another trailer, locking the trailer door, and chocking the tires

all answers listed

25 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

the emergency brake

the service air line

the shut off valves

the engine brake

26 / 40

You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

landing gear is fully raised

air brakes have been shut off

trailer brakes are locked down

tractor shut off valve is normal

27 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

the trailer to lift slightly

the trailer to be completely still

the end of the kingpin to be level with the top of the fifth wheel

the trailer landing gear to be fully extended

28 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

vehicles exiting the roadway

individuals driving at a consistent speed above the speed limit

individuals listening to music too loudly

drivers having conversations with passengers

29 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

weight distribution

percentage of water

percentage of alcohol

the fuel to air ratio

30 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

only when it's raining

the vehicle has lost braking power

when the tanks has bulkheads

only in ideal conditions

31 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

to inform you about how hot the air in the tank is

to inform you if there is too little air in the tank

all of these answers are correct

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

32 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

cracked or broken spring hangers

leaking shock absorbers

all of these answers are correct

broken leaves in leaf spring

33 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

Do not apply the brakes when making quick movements of the steering wheel.

It is easier to counter steer than other vehicles.

Have a firm grip on the steering wheel before making quick movements of the steering wheel.

None of the answers listed.

34 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

Yellow abs malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

The bus operators manual.

Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder.

The certification on the driver side door.

35 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

in the compartment for the engine

in the hose lines

in the storage tank

in the gasoline tank

36 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

every 7 days

every 4-5 days

every 6 hours

once a day

37 / 40

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:

0.85

0.72

0.65

0.5

38 / 40

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

If the bus is equipped with the crossing gate, the danger of running over the child is eliminated.

For crossing, students should make eye contact with the bus driver and wait for the driver's signal that it is safe to proceed.

The student should wait to cross the street until the bus continues on its route.

When the driver signals that it is safe to proceed, the students must run across the street to reduce the exposure to danger.

39 / 40

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

when parking on a grade

during the winter

when parking at loading docks

in no situation

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

they require a shorter stopping distance than a fully loaded trailer

none of the answers listed

they are easier to stop because there isn't cargo shifting in the trailer

they may have poor traction due to bouncing and wheel lockup

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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CDL Category Practice Tests

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.

Alaska CDL Practice Test

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How To Get an Alaska Commercial Drivers License

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Additional Information

CDL Testing by the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles

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