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This site contains free CDL practice tests for Arizona. You can take these practice tests as many times as you would like as you prepare for the Arizona CDL test. Questions are derived from various CDL topics that are represented in the Arizona CDL manual. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 test 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 your Arizona CDL practice test.

1 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

Classes 1, 4, and 51

Classes 1, 21, and 3

Classes 1, 3, and 4

Classes 1, 3, and 6

2 / 40

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

30 psi

60 psi

50 psi

80 psi

3 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

Leaking, damaged, or missing parts and that the lift is fully retracted and latched.

Stripped screw drive linkages and fluid drips.

Bent or dinged lift floor.

Leaking, damaged, or missing wheelchairs.

4 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

Corrosive, radioactive, dangerous, slippery when wet, inhalation.

All hazard classes.

It is ok to smoke anywhere.

Explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids.

5 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

Yes

Any type of floor liner is sufficient

Never use a floor liner for any explosive class

6 / 40

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

when the tanks has bulkheads

the vehicle has lost braking power

only in ideal conditions

only when it's raining

7 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Moving the truck in the direction the liquid flows in.

Increasing the wind drag.

None of the answers listed.

8 / 40

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

White i indicates the highest level of radioactivity.

Yellow iii indicates the highest level of radioactivity.

Yellow ii indicates the highest level of radioactivity.

Black iii indicates the highest level of radioactivity.

9 / 40

The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

None of the answers listed

4/32 inch

14 mm

2/23 inch

10 / 40

Select the true statement:

you should always ride the brakes

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

11 / 40

Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

Class 2 only

Class 4 only

Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4

Class 1 only

12 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

Works when the rear door is open.

Releases the brakes.

Should be used in emergencies.

Should be used in place of the parking brake.

13 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

Emergency exit handles are secure.

All of these answers are correct.

Rider signaling devices are working.

Every handhold and railing is secure.

14 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

15 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

By another bus with its four-way flashers on.

If the distance is less than 500 yards.

If getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders.

By a 27,000 lbs gvwr or larger tow truck.

16 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

It is ok to ship this material by air only.

This material is only restricted when shipped by air and/or water.

This material has no restrictions when shipped by air and/or water.

There is no restrictions with this material if shipped by water only.

17 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

Exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible.

All of these answers are correct.

Stopping at a green light, or waiting too long at a stop.

Open window in warm weather.

18 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

the safety latch is in the open position

there is enough clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

the kingpin has been removed

there is enough clearance between the lower and upper fifth wheel

19 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

The air gauge

The power gauge

The ammeter/voltmeter

The coolant pressure gauge

20 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

above 12 degrees to the right of the trailer

directly in front of the trailer

about 12 degrees to the left of the trailer

for the kingpin to activate on the driver's side first

21 / 40

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

the tractor will not be able to move

there will not be air going to the trailer brakes

the tractor brakes will lock up

nothing will occur, it'll funciton as normal

22 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

May be thrown off the bus.

Should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them.

Should not be allowed on the bus.

Is not your responsibility.

23 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

All of these answers are correct.

Was created by the national department of transportation, so it is used nationwide.

Is studied by emergency personnel to help keep the public safe.

Contains an index of hazardous material id numbers, which is why you must label things correctly.

24 / 40

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

the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and there is no space beween the lower and upper fifth wheel

none of the answers listed

that the locking jaw is open around the kingpin and that there is some space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

that the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and that there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel

25 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

Metal frame

Air brake system

Tandem release (locking pin/arm)

Fifth wheel

26 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

seating defects

steering system defects

bad brake drums or shoes

tire problems

27 / 40

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

you should get out and listen for air flowing through the lines

while driving at 10 mph apply the hand valve you should stop at the same in the same distance as a single trailer driving at 5 mph

going to the rear of the second trailer and open the emergency line shut off

watch the air gauge for a drop of 30 psi

28 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

from 60 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 70 to 125 psi in 60 seconds

from 50 to 80 psi in 60 seconds

from 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

29 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

Parents of the students on the bus.

Students on the bus.

Bus driver.

The school district superintendent.

30 / 40

Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

All of these answers are correct.

Speed limits for buses are the same as cars.

You should be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

The posted speed limit is safe for all conditions.

31 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

you should grease the landing gear the increase the speed of the process

you should use a low gear until the tractor is supporting the trailer

you should leave the landing gear at the half way mark to make the uncoupling process easier later

you should use a high gear to make the process faster

32 / 40

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

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

Be closed when operating the bus.

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

All of these answers are correct.

33 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

Keep your wheels from locking during hard brake application.

Lengthen stopping distance.

Are not available in mosst busses.

Work only when you activate in-cab switch.

34 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

See the area where students exit the bus.

Monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area.

See all of the students.

See the blind spot immediately behind the bus.

35 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

individuals listening to music too loudly

vehicles exiting the roadway

drivers having conversations with passengers

individuals driving at a consistent speed above the speed limit

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

they typically do not have spring brakes

they typically require a hand converter

they typically have a lot of stopping power because of their size

they typically have small braking power because of their size

37 / 40

A tank vehicle:

Is a vehicle that can transport liquified gasses.

All answers listed.

Is a vehicle that can transport bulk fertilizer.

Is a vehicle that can transport liquid.

38 / 40

You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

Where a policeman or flagman is directing traffic.

At crossings marked as "exempt" or "abandoned".

If a traffic signal is green.

All of these answers are correct.

39 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

a result of excessive speed

a result of rollover

a result of following behind too closely

a result of changing lanes too frequently

40 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

The distance you will travel in the next 20 seconds.

The distance you can see ahead of you.

Half of a football field.

2 lengths of your vehicle.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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How To Get An arizona Commercial Drivers License

All Arizona CDL applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the many eligibility requirements listed here. Arizona residents who are 21 years or older may apply for a commercial driver’s license and any specific endorsements offered. Those residents who are between the ages of 18 and 21 can apply for a restricted commercial driver’s license that only offers intrastate driving and limited endorsement availability. All applicants must possess a medical card from a qualified DOT Medical Examiner.

Any applicants that have the following attributes will be disqualified from receiving a CDL:

Being convicted in the past two years of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence.
Having more than one driver’s license.
Having commercial driving privileges revoked in Arizona or any other U.S. State.
Having a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

Those applying for their Arizona-issued commercial driver’s license will be required to take two assessments. These include the knowledge test and the skills test. Depending on the Class and Endorsements that an applicant is seeking, they may be required to partake in more than one knowledge test.

Endorsements

S – School Bus
P – Passengers
T – Doubles and Triples
N – Tanks
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tanks with Hazmat

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All knowledge tests require a passing score of 80 percent or higher for the applicant to receive their Arizona Commercial Driving Permit. The general knowledge test is comprised of 50 questions regarding commercial vehicles and driving them. Class A drivers will be required to not only complete the general knowledge test, but also a 20 question assessment about combination vehicles. Those seeking endorsements will be required to take a test for each endorsement sought. Hazmat Endorsement requires a 30 question assessment. School Bus Endorsement and the Air Brake Restriction Removal requires a 25 question assessment.

In order to assess an applicant’s ability to operate a commercial vehicle, Arizona testing facilities will require skills tests. These skills tests are comprised of a pre-trip vehicle inspection, on-road driving test, and evaluation of basic control skills. Any applicant that is seeking an endorsement must take the skills test in the type of vehicle the endorsement is intended for.

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Information on the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles

The Arizona DMV regulates the certifying and testing of commercial drivers in the state. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/driver-services/commercial-driver-license

Phone: 602.255.0072

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