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CDL Practice Test

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 would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

tire problems

bad brake drums or shoes

steering system defects

seating defects

2 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

Ask the driver.

Open and inspect every package and container.

Look at the shipping papers.

Check for a fence around the loading dock.

3 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

manually release the air out of your brakes to see if the signal activates

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal until the air pressure drops below 20 psi

apply pressure on and off the brake pedal with the engine off to drop the air pressure to below 60 psi

apply pressure on and off the brakes while the engine is running

4 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

3 hours, 200 miles

5 hours, 250 miles

1 hour, 50 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

5 / 40

When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

30 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

15 feet, 75 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

20 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic

6 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

road rage

tailgating

aggressive driving

defensive driving

7 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

a paper certification given to the manufacturer from the shipper

a test for shippers that certifies that they are qualified to package hazardous materials

a certification that the package has been prepared according to the rules when the shipper packages hazardous materials

a paper certification from the manufacturer given to the shipper

8 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

When stopping or starting.

When unloading or loading.

When hauling food or milk products.

All answers listed.

9 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

2 times the length of your vehicle

the distance you can see ahead of you

the distance you will travel in 10 seconds time

the length of half a football field

10 / 40

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

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

11 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

registered, uniform hazardous waste manifest

licensed, manifest

responsible, papers

trucking, uniform hazardous waste manifest

12 / 40

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

The next stop.

Dark and poorly lighted.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Off the regular route.

13 / 40

Select the true statement:

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

you should always ride the brakes

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

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

14 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

Materials hazard class, percentage of total volume, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Packing group numbers, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, location being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

15 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

there is nothing to be hooked up

the electrical service line

the safety bar

the service and emergency air lines

16 / 40

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

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

Tear gas

Emergency hospital supplies

Emergency drug shipments

17 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

Only accidents casusing injury.

Only accidents determined to be the fault of the bus driver.

All accidents.

No accidents.

18 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

Heavier liquids don't require outage.

Liquids expand different amounts.

Baffles are not always permitted with certain types of liquids.

Just in case you become a contestant in a trivia competition.

19 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

225 psi

100 psi

125 psi

175 psi

20 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

they show a larger area than flat mirrors so do not need to be checked as often

make things look closer and larger than they actually are

make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

are illegal in most states

21 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

None of these answers are correct.

When the road is wet it will double your stopping distance.

Tank surge will decrease your stopping distance.

You need two times the stopping distance when driving at 40 mph compared to 20 mph.

22 / 40

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

The posted speed limit may be too high for safety.

The higher center of gravity on a tank truck.

A rollover may occur even when driving at the posted speed limit.

All answers listed.

23 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

Only if required by company policy.

Only if your bus holds more than 27 people.

Only when you will be driving over 35 mph.

Always.

24 / 40

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

if the compressor cuts out at between 70 and 90 psi

if the pressure builds from 50 to 75 psi in less than 3 minutes

when the governor stops between 75-90 psi

when the pressure builds from 85 to 100 psi in less than 1 minute

25 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

determine if there are any upcoming traffic lights that might require you to stop

look for vehicles coming into your lane

look for brake lights from slowing vehicles

determine if there are any hills coming up

26 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

At least 600 feet

At least 500 feet

At least 400 feet

At least 300 feet

27 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

for large vehicles only

for small vehicles only

yes

28 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

engage the trailer brakes when there is an air pressure loss

engage the tractor's front brake when there is air pressure loss

provide back up air pressure

to alert emegency services when there is a problem

29 / 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.

30 / 40

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

“stop”

“turn up the music”

“faster”

“go”

31 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

inspect the condition of the frame of the tractor

check your path for any hazards

activate the spring brakes

position the fifth wheel beforehand

32 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

Because it is the shipper's responsibilty to choose the correct packaging for a material classified as "hazardous".

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to determine whether or not a material is hazardous.

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to correctly label the transport vehicle with precautionary placards.

All of these answers are correct.

33 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

take a cold shower

do a little exercise

get sleep

drink coffee

34 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

close the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and open the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and close the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

35 / 40

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

Impossible to tell without more information

Only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop

Yes

36 / 40

Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

from 50 to 80 psi in 60 seconds

from 60 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

from 70 to 125 psi in 60 seconds

from 85 to 100 psi in 45 seconds

37 / 40

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

Voltmeter gauge

Coolant pressure gauge

Air pressure gauge

Oil pressure gauge

38 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

about 300 feet which is about a football field length

about 200 feet which is 2/3 of a football field

about 150 feet which is 1/2 of a football field

about 600 feet with is about two football field lengths

39 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

Smooth bore

Hard stroke

Bulktruck

Waffle

40 / 40

What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

you can feel it pulling your steering wheel

you can see it in your mirrors

you can feel a jerk in the back of the tractor

you can hear the tires squealing

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.

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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