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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Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

2 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

3 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

4 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

5 / 40

_____ 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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For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

7 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

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If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

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

10 / 40

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

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You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

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This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

13 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

14 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

16 / 40

When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

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What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

18 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

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Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

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

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

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How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

23 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

24 / 40

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

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You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

26 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

28 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

29 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

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If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

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Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

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You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

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Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

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What is the purpose of a baffle?

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When is it best to wear your seat belt?

36 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

37 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

38 / 40

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 _____.

39 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

40 / 40

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

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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

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