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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 types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

2 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

3 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

6 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

7 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

8 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

9 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

10 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

11 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

12 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

13 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

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

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

16 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

17 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

18 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

19 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

20 / 40

Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

21 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

22 / 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 _____.

23 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

24 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

25 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

26 / 40

A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

29 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

30 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

31 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

36 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

37 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

38 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

39 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

40 / 40

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

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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.

Additional Information

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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